There are no 24-hour convenience stores in Kosuge Village, but there are several shops that should cover all your basic needs and make your stay comfortable.
Kosuge Market (gift shop)
物産館
Sells Kosuge’s and Yamanashi’s produce, specialty products, crafts, and souvenirs. At the the road station next to Forest Adventure and the hot springs.
Hours:
April – November
09:00 – 18:00
December – March
10:00〜17:00
Open every day.
Website http://kosuge-eki.jp/market/ (Japanese Only)
Cha-chan Manju
チャーちゃんまんじゅう
Manju is a dumpling bun. Cha-chan’s manju is homemade with various fruit, vegetable, meat, and sweet bean fillings. Cha-chan Manju sells manju from a roadside window in the Tobu area near Okutama.
Hours and availability are irregular, but you can also buy Cha-chan Manju at Kosuge Market. A tasty snack!
Example fillings:
よもぎ yomogi (Japanese Mugwort)
おさつ osatsu (sweet potato)
ネギみそ negimiso (onion miso)
餃子 gyoza
りんご ringo (apple)
あんこ anko (red bean)
Hirose Shop
ひろせ商店
Sells groceries, snacks, tobacco, liquor, and daily necessities.
Open daily
8:30 – 20:00
Located in Kawaike, the village center.
Furuya Shop
降矢商店
Sells snacks, liquor, medicine, ice and basic groceries.
7:00 – 19:00
Irregular holidays.
Located in the village center.
Kamei Shop
亀井商店
Snacks, ice, and daily necessities
8:00 – 19:00
Irregular holidays
Located conveniently between Kameiya Ryokan and Hiroseya Ryokan.
Kinoshita Variety Shop
きのした
Groceries, liquor, etc.
7:00 – 20:00 (19:00 in winter)
Irregular holidays
Located in Hashitate community.
Morishige Seika (Fruit and Vegetables)
守重青果
Produce, groceries, daily necessities
7:00 – 17:00
Irregular holidays
Located in Nagasaku community.
Bizeiya Home Store
美勢屋
Sells general household supplies, hardware, stationary, and outdoor supplies.
Weekdays 7:30 – 18:30
Saturdays 7:30 – 15:00
Sundays 7:30 – 12:00
Located in the village center.
Shimazaki Sweet Shop
嶋崎商店
This hole in the wall sells unique Japanese snacks and candy for very cheap (10~100 yen apiece)!
8:00 – 18:00
Irregular holidays
Located in Tamoto.
Misae-chan’s Flower Shop
ミサエちゃんの花屋
Cute flower shop near the village center.
Grocery Truck
An interesting feature of country life in Japan. As the nearest grocery stores are far away, this truck makes shopping a little more convenient for villagers by bringing the supermarket to them. It pops up for short periods at various locations and neighborhoods around the village throughout the week. If you hear loud old-fashioned Japanese jingle music, the truck is approaching!
Other services
Post Office
The post office is just across the street from the village office. In addition to mail services, the post office ATM accepts foreign credit cards and has an English option. Fees may apply.
ATM hours are limited:
Weekdays: 9 – 17:30
Weekends and holidays: 9 – 17:00
For more information: http://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/en/ias/en_ias_index.html
JA Bank
Located next to Hirose Shop and across the street from the fire department. ATM does not accept foreign cards. Service for non-JA Japanese banks may be limited.
Bank Hours:
8:30 – 16:00
ATM Hours:
Weekdays 8:30 – 7pm
Saturdays 9 – 5pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays
Gas Station
Located near the Fishing Village.
Address: 山梨県北都留郡小菅村4359
Closed Sundays.
Car repair shop
小菅自動車整備工場 – (Kosuge Jidousha)
Located across the street from the gas station.
(Japanese only)
Address: 山梨県北都留郡小菅村4366−3
Online shop:
You can order Kosuge’s products (honey, konnyaku, pickled wasabi, etc.)
http://kosugemura-shop.com (Japanese only)