Chiyoda
A 3-minute walk from Kofu Station South Exit. This local institution is officially recognized as the originator of 'ozara' — a cold version of houtou designed for summer — now listed on Yamanashi's official tourism website. Developed in the 1970s, ozara (cold thick noodles dipped in warm miso broth) has since spread throughout Yamanashi Prefecture. 370 Tabelog reviews. TripAdvisor Kofu ranking 6th (4.1 stars).
Regulars return every summer for the ozara, praising the local atmosphere and the excellent horse sashimi. 370 Tabelog reviews (3.49). TripAdvisor 4.1 stars, ranked 6th in Kofu. Listed on both the official Yamanashi tourism site and the Kofu Tourism Association website.