FOOD & DRINK GUIDE
Biei Cheese Guide: Fondue, Raclette & Gratin
BIEI CHEESE GUIDE
Cheese Dishes to Savor in Biei, Hokkaido
Enjoy cheese dishes made with the gifts of the land—wheat and potatoes from Biei, plus milk and butter from Hokkaido.
From cheese fondue and raclette to piping-hot gratin, here are three distinctive spots worth stopping by while sightseeing in Biei.
※ Opening hours, closed days, and menus may change by season. Please check each restaurant’s latest information before your visit.
Photos are for illustrative purposes. Please confirm details on each restaurant’s official website or Google Maps.
Alunopain
A café nestled among the hills of Biei, known for its handmade natural yeast bread. The signature cheese fondue set, served in a bowl of house-baked bread, pairs rich melted cheese with potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and sausages. Ideal if you want to enjoy freshly baked bread against Biei’s scenic landscape.
- ACCESS
- About 40 minutes by car from Snow Resort Hermitage
- OPEN
- 11:00–17:00
Closed Thu & Fri / Closed in winter - SPECIALTY
- Cheese fondue set with natural yeast bread
Café de La Paix
A log-cabin café tucked quietly away in the forests of Biei. The specialty raclette is a Swiss home-style dish of rich melted cheese poured generously over sausages, bacon, potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and bread. Perfect for a leisurely lunch surrounded by peaceful nature.
- ACCESS
- About 50 minutes by car from Snow Resort Hermitage
- OPEN
- 10:00–18:00
Closed Thu / Closed in winter - SPECIALTY
- Raclette with sausages and Biei potatoes
VIVA Shokudo
A gratin specialty restaurant starring local ingredients—macaroni made with Biei wheat, plus Hokkaido milk, butter, and cheese. Built on a gentle white sauce, you can customize toppings with seasonal ingredients and extra cheese to suit your taste. A family-friendly spot for piping-hot Hokkaido gratin.
- ACCESS
- About 50 minutes by car from Snow Resort Hermitage
- OPEN
- 11:00–15:00
Closed Thu / Closed in winter - SPECIALTY
- Biei VIBES gratin with Hokkaido ingredients