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Discover the Terroir Yamanashi Sake Gastronomy Course

At the Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka, located in the scenic Yamanashi Prefecture, a unique dining experience awaits guests from December 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026. The hotel’s restaurant, Grill & Dining G, introduces the exclusive dinner course, "Terroir Yamanashi ～Sake Gastronomy～," where every dish creatively incorporates locally distilled sake along with seasonal winter ingredients.

This extraordinary culinary experience sets itself apart by using Yamanashi’s rich selection of sake not as a pairing beverage but as an integral part of each dish. From appetizers to desserts, the essence of sake—be it junmai sake, sake lees, or roasted sake—is beautifully intertwined with the flavors of winter delicacies such as crab and scallops.

Starting with an amuse-bouche, guests will savor a mille-feuille of Fujigane pork layered with winter vegetables, enhanced by a cream sauce made from Sasai Junmai Ginjo Koshu Yumeyamasui sake. What makes the course even more captivating is the presentation: the cedar plates used for serving are soaked in sake, releasing a delightful fragrance that sets the tone for the dining experience.

As for appetizers, guests can look forward to a trio of seasonal offerings. These include a delicate egg custard featuring snow-crab and lily root, served with junmai sake gelée infused with the essence of spring's early songbirds, and a sake lees sponge cake inspired by the snowy landscape of Lake Yamanaka.

For the main course, diners can enjoy the rich flavors of the grill. A luxurious Arita beef sirloin is served with a miso sauce infused with Fukutoku Junmai Sake, complemented by a sake galette. This dish perfectly balances the deep, complex flavors of the sake with the natural umami of the ingredients.

The sweet finale features a dessert inspired by the five flavors of Shichiken Honjozo—sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and astringent—offering a mousse that delights the palate with its sugary notes and a hint of caramel bitterness.

Additionally, the course includes comforting seasonal beverages: a warm wine crafted from Yamanashi grapes, known as "Yamanashi Mulled Wine," and a rich hot chocolate, named "Chocolat Houtou," featuring Yamanashi’s famous houtou noodles as a topping.

This winter-only gourmet adventure beckons food lovers to immerse themselves in the bounties of nature and culture lovingly nurtured by Yamanashi. Let the rich aromas of local sake and seasonal ingredients create unforgettable memories.

Menu Highlights from the Terroir Yamanashi Sake Gastronomy Course

• - Amuse-bouche: Fujigane pork and winter vegetable mille-feuille, with Sasai Junmai Ginjo Koshu Yumeyamasui cream sauce
• - Appetizer Trio: Grilled Shinshu chicken infused with Shichiken Furinbiyama aroma, sake lees sponge cake, tender crab, and lily root on Junmai sake gelée
• - Soup: Pumpkin potage paired with Takemi Junmai Hitogokochi flavored with grilled scallops
• - Sashimi: Seasonal sashimi enjoyed with roasted sake from Hoku no Mori
• - Fish Course: Grilled Kai salmon and lobster steamed in sake with miura-beet and yuzu sauce
• - Meat Course: Arita beef sirloin grilled and served with Fukutoku Junmai Sake-infused miso sauce and sake galette
• - Noodle Dish: Shinobu buckwheat served with ginger-infused broth and sake lees sauce
• - Dessert: Mousse inspired by the five tastes of Shichiken Honjozo, accompanied by seasonal fruits
• - Post-meal Refreshment: Forest herbal tea from Doshi Village

Event Details

• - Dates: December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026

Exclusions: December 31, 2025, to January 2, 2026

• - Dinner Service: Sunday to Friday and holidays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (L.O.), Saturdays and holiday dates from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (L.O.)
• - Location: Grill & Dining G
• - Cost: ¥14,000 per person (inclusive of service charge and tax)

Chef’s Insight:
Chef Toshiaki Murakami emphasizes, "While Yamanashi is renowned for its wines, it is also a birthplace of exquisite sake. This course provides a novel way to experience local sake—through food rather than just drinking. The umami and aroma of sake harmonize beautifully with winter ingredients, elevating the culinary experience. I hope guests thoroughly enjoy everything Yamanashi has to offer this winter."

Stay Package: Terroir Yamanashi Stay ～Winter～

For those who wish to indulge in a complete experience, a stay package is available, which includes accommodations in superior or Japanese-Western rooms, and access to the Terroir Yamanashi Sake Gastronomy dinner and buffet breakfast.

• - Price: Starting from ¥31,863 for two adults sharing a room
• - Validity: December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026 (Exclusions apply)

Seasonal Cocktails/Mocktail

Two seasonal drinks are ready to warm both body and soul:

• - Yamanashi Mulled Wine: A warm cocktail made with Yamanashi's hot wine blend, enhanced with dried orange and cinnamon stick; perfect for the cold season.
• - Chocolat Houtou: A rich hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and whipped cream, complemented by crunchy houtou chips.

Seasonal Drink Availability: December 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM / 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM

• - Yamanashi Mulled Wine: ¥1,400
• - Chocolat Houtou: ¥1,100

For reservations and inquiries, please contact:
Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanaka
Tel: 0555-65-6400
Website: Fuji Marriott