Established in the 1620s along the historic highway connecting Kyoto and Tokyo, Amazake-chaya is the last surviving traditional traveler's teahouse in Hakone. Beneath its atmospheric thatched roof, visitors still gather around earthen-floor hearths just as wayfarers have for over four centuries. Savor a steaming bowl of warm amazake—naturally sweetened by fermented kōji mold following an authentic Edo-period recipe—paired with freshly prepared mochi rice cakes. It offers an evocative, delicious taste of feudal Japan that makes for an unforgettable rest stop.
- Historic Teahouse
- Traditional Sweets
- Amazake
- Edo Period Heritage
- Cultural Landmark
- Food & Drink
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