This article introduces the autumn-only dinner available at " Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f " in Hakone , Hakone. You can enjoy the flavors of autumn in Japan through wood-fired cooking, seasonal Japanese kaiseki cuisine, and vegetarian courses.
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Sengokuhara, surrounded by abundant nature, is a popular spot in Hakone. When visiting Hakone in autumn, in addition to the beautiful autumn foliage and hot springs, enjoying cuisine made with seasonal ingredients is another highlight.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f will be offering a limited-time autumn dinner course starting September 1st, 2026. Enjoy seasonal Japanese autumn ingredients such as saury, maitake mushrooms, chestnuts, ginkgo nuts, and sweet potatoes at two different restaurants: "WOODSIDE dining," which features wood-fired cuisine, and "Hyoseki," a traditional Japanese restaurant.
Enjoy wood-fired cooking in the forest: "WOODSIDE dining"
Located in the middle of the forest, "WOODSIDE dining" is a restaurant where you can enjoy views of Hakone's natural scenery through large glass windows.
The Autumn Course features an appetizer of wood-fired grilled saury paired with autumn eggplant and persimmon, as well as seasonal ingredients such as maitake mushrooms, water bamboo shoots, venison, Anno sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and red apples. The flavors of each ingredient are brought out while adding the smoky aroma unique to wood-fired cooking.
One of the restaurant's distinguishing features is its cooking process, which involves adjusting the type of firewood and temperature. You can enjoy a dinner in the Hakone forest along with dishes that combine Japanese cuisine with elements such as dashi (broth), fermentation, and spices.
A vegetarian-friendly autumn-only course is also available.
"WOODSIDE dining" also offers an "Autumn Vegetarian Course."
The menu primarily features vegetables and mushrooms, including maitake mushrooms, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, water bamboo shoots, and root vegetables. Various cooking methods, including wood-fired cooking, bring out the aroma, sweetness, and texture of the ingredients. The dessert incorporates pomegranate and osmanthus, allowing you to enjoy not only the taste but also the autumnal scent.
For international travelers, the availability of vegetarian course meals in Hakone is one of the factors they consider when deciding on a travel destination.
Experience the Japanese autumn in a historic building at "Hyoseki".
Another option is the Japanese restaurant "Hyoseki".
The building inherits the history of the "Tawarasekikaku" hot spring inn, which opened in 1914. Traditional Japanese architectural designs, such as the woven Ajiro plank ceiling and hand-carved openwork, are still preserved.
Our autumn seasonal kaiseki meal features ingredients such as ginkgo nuts, black edamame, yam, chrysanthemum, barracuda, mushrooms, maitake mushrooms, and daikoku shimeji mushrooms. The meal uses Koshihikari rice from Gotemba, and the desserts incorporate sweet potatoes and seasonal fruits.
This restaurant is recommended not only for its cuisine, but also for those who want to experience Japanese seasonal culture through its tableware, presentation, and historical setting.
Two autumn dinner options to choose from, depending on your mood.
If you want to enjoy the aroma of wood-fired cooking and modern cuisine, head to "WOODSIDE dining." If you want to experience Japanese cuisine and historic architecture, go to "Hyoseki."
The ability to enjoy Japanese autumn in a completely different style is one of the unique charms of Hakone Retreat.
WOODSIDE9
Offer hours: 17:30-19:30, 19:45-22:00 (21:30 LO)
Price: Autumn Course A & B / Autumn Vegetarian Course: ¥12,000 each (tax and service charge included)
Hyoseki
Offer time: 17:30-22:00 (21:30 LO)
*Entry is permitted until 7:00 PM. Price: Seasonal Kaiseki Course (September-November) 18,000 yen *Tax and service charge included.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f is a resort hotel surrounded by the natural beauty of Hakone in Hakone. It features 37 rooms in the modern hotel building "före" and 18 independent cottage-type units called "villa 1/f," as well as amenities such as hot springs, a spa, and a cafe & lounge.
Why not experience seasonal Japanese cuisine along with hot springs and nature walks in Hakone this autumn?
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