山梨県·郷土料理
Houtou
When it's cold, Houtou is the ultimate Yamanashi soul food to warm you to your core. It consists of flat noodles made from kneaded wheat flour, simmered in a miso-based broth along with pumpkin, taro, mushrooms, and seasonal vegetables. Because the mountainous area was not suitable for rice cultivation, it became a beloved staple food. It is said that the Sengoku warlord Takeda Shingen used it as army rations, and another legend suggests the name comes from Shingen using his 'treasured sword' to cut the noodles. From the Kofu Basin to the Fuji Five Lakes region, each area has its own unique ingredients and seasonings. A piping hot bowl infused with the sweetness of pumpkin is truly the essence of Yamanashi's food culture. It is a local flavor that satisfies both the body and the soul.
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