Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan｜Gomadokoro Gongen Chaya

The place is a complete refreshment for tourist who is visit Kurao San Guchi mountain. They have many kind of traditional japanese snacks. When you feel tired of climbing mountain this place will give you a great experience.

This was one fantastic bowl of ramen that I absolutely recommend if you are looking for something to eat while hiking Mt. Takao. What surprised me the most was the amount of flavor in each sip of the broth, in each slurp of the noodles and in each bite of the vegetables. I did not expect a broth made of soy milk and goma(sesame) to go toe to toe with broths like tonkotsu and miso in the flavor department. It was definitely one of the better broths that I've had the pleasure of tasting. All that flavor was made all the more special by the lightness of the broth. It was neither heavy nor oily. Just perfect. A broth as good as that one is enough to warrant 5 stars, but the magic did not end there. The vegetables used elevated the ramen experience to a whole different level. Each vegetables made every bite feel like an entirely new dish without destroying the cohesiveness of the ramen. The addition of the maitake (hen-of-the-wood), shiso (perilla leave) and pickled plum was simply brilliant. Even the tengu part of the ramen, made of sweet potato, had these wonderful hints of ginger that worked almost as a palate cleanser. Not only do you get to try a masterfully put together ramen, but the restaurant also offers a wonderful view. Truly the best of both worlds. This place is a must visit!

Ate dango from this store last trip climbing up Mt Takao. Had to come back again! The walnut dango was very chewy and delicious. The staff were both really friendly and cheery. Will come back again for the third time!