On April 1, 2026, the natural hot spring "Mukawa no Yu" reopened after renovations, adding a dining area and a shop. The "Mukawa Rice Restaurant," which can be used by people other than hot spring users just for meals, has become a hot topic among local residents.

On April 1st, 2026, "Mukawa Rice Restaurant" will open within the "Mukawa no Yu" natural hot spring facility in Mukawa-cho, Hokuto City, which is famous as a "therapeutic spring" with high fatigue recovery and heat retention effects! It's perfect for a meal after a soak in the hot springs, but you can also use it just for a meal.

The spacious tatami room also features a photo corner where you can take pictures in your favorite pose with a sumo referee's fan. It's sure to be a hit with tourists and families with children alike. You can enjoy local Yamanashi cuisine, including rice cooked in a traditional iron pot using locally branded Takekawa Koshihikari rice. Today, I'll order the Oni Katsu from the ticket machine.

Ta-da! Behold this magnificent Koshu sauce pork cutlet overflowing from the bowl!! Its volume and presence truly live up to its name, Oni Katsu (Demon Cutlet)... Wow! I'm amazed!

The thick, crispy coating is soaked in sauce. Take a bite and you'll be amazed at how tender it is! The juicy meat completely captivates you. It's so delicious! And no wonder. It's apparently Fuji Sakura Pork, a brand of pork that Yamanashi Prefecture is proud of. Wow!

The rice is, of course, Takekawa Koshihikari. This premium rice, cooked in a traditional iron pot, has a wonderful aroma and the grains are exceptionally firm.

If you want to directly savor the deliciousness of rice, then you should definitely try the "Tororo Rice Set Meal."

The shop area features various Yamanashi specialties, including Kikyoya Shingen Mochi, as well as an outlet corner. With this renovation, you can now buy lunch and souvenirs without having to take a bath.
Let's go right away!