Restaurants
- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at らんまる at Ranmaru (らんまる)
Sushi Ranmaru らんまる1st visit — young chefs, fun experience, high quality sushi and good value. Definitely worth visiting. •
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Sushi Ranmaru らんまる1st visit — young chefs, fun experience, high quality sushi and good value. Definitely worth visiting. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 銀座しのはら at Shino Hara (銀座 しのはら)
Ginza Shinohara 銀座しのはら 1st visit — one of the most highly rated kaiseki in Tokyo, the style kind of reminds me of Mizai, especially the beautifully presented almost flamboyant hassun. Really enjoyed the grilled dishes: duck, karasumi mochi and shirako. •
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Ginza Shinohara 銀座しのはら 1st visit — one of the most highly rated kaiseki in Tokyo, the style kind of reminds me of Mizai, especially the beautifully presented almost flamboyant hassun. Really enjoyed the grilled dishes: duck, karasumi mochi and shirako. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 山形座 瀧波 at Yamagataza Takinami (山形座 瀧波)
Some dishes from my 2 nights stay at Yamagata the Takinami, 1st night in private room, 2nd night at counter. Very good quality food especially for an onsen ryokan. The counter dining experience almost at the same level of some TL4.0 restaurants in Tokyo. •
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Some dishes from my 2 nights stay at Yamagata the Takinami, 1st night in private room, 2nd night at counter. Very good quality food especially for an onsen ryokan. The counter dining experience almost at the same level of some TL4.0 restaurants in Tokyo. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Fuji Onsenji Yumedono Hotel at CuisineR
In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Fuji Onsenji Yumedono 富士温泉寺夢殿, Kawaguchiko
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 9/10 (mountain, lake)
Activities: 8/10 (hiking, sightseeing)
Rooms: 7/10
Onsen: 8/10 (private onsen)
Other facilities: 3/10 (restaurant)
Food: 8/10
Wine/sake list: 4/10
Service: 10/10
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In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Fuji Onsenji Yumedono 富士温泉寺夢殿, Kawaguchiko
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 9/10 (mountain, lake)
Activities: 8/10 (hiking, sightseeing)
Rooms: 7/10
Onsen: 8/10 (private onsen)
Other facilities: 3/10 (restaurant)
Food: 8/10
Wine/sake list: 4/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 10/10 (English speaking staff, English menu)
Overall: 74/100
Pros: spacious room with private outdoor onsen; easy access to surrounding lake and mountain; high quality kaiseki
Cons: limited wine/sake choices; mattress was a bit too hard for me; no Mt. Fuji view (The view is quite common among many ryokans/hotels in the area)
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 鳥さわ22 at Torisawa (鳥さわ22)
Torisawa 22 鳥さわ22 second visit — as good as the first time. Tasty and juice cuts, and a super satisfying TKG (tamago kake gohan) to finish. •
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Torisawa 22 鳥さわ22 second visit — as good as the first time. Tasty and juice cuts, and a super satisfying TKG (tamago kake gohan) to finish. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Tempura Mikawa Zezankyo at Mikawa Zezankyo (みかわ 是山居)
Mikawa Zezankyo みかわ是山居 1st visit — for many people chef Satome san is to tempura as Jiro Ono is to sushi. In his 70s, Satome san’s style is quite traditional and rustic. Highlights were shirako and anago. To be honest I prefer the lighter and more modern style for tempura but huge respect for the chef. •
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Mikawa Zezankyo みかわ是山居 1st visit — for many people chef Satome san is to tempura as Jiro Ono is to sushi. In his 70s, Satome san’s style is quite traditional and rustic. Highlights were shirako and anago. To be honest I prefer the lighter and more modern style for tempura but huge respect for the chef. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 蓮 at Remmishin A (蓮 三四七)
Ren Mishina 蓮三四七 1st visit — a member of the Ishikawa group, Chef Mishina trained at both ishikawa and Kohaku. The dishes showcase the simplicity and elegance of kaiseki. Loved the fugu shabu. Although I was quite full at the end, I couldn’t resist the curry rice, which was delicious. Both chef and the wife were very friendly and speak good... More
Ren Mishina 蓮三四七 1st visit — a member of the Ishikawa group, Chef Mishina trained at both ishikawa and Kohaku. The dishes showcase the simplicity and elegance of kaiseki. Loved the fugu shabu. Although I was quite full at the end, I couldn’t resist the curry rice, which was delicious. Both chef and the wife were very friendly and speak good English. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 曙橋 まる富 at Kagurazaka Marutomi
Akebonobashi Marutomi 曙橋まる富 1st visit — casual family setting; warm and friendly service; traditional, humble but well thought out kaiseki. Overall a very enjoyable dinner. •
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Akebonobashi Marutomi 曙橋まる富 1st visit — casual family setting; warm and friendly service; traditional, humble but well thought out kaiseki. Overall a very enjoyable dinner. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 信州白馬・八方尾根 白馬ひふみ【hotel hakuba hifumi】 at Hotel Hakuba Hifumi
In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hakuba Hifumi 白馬ひふみ
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 9/10 (mountain)
Activities: 8/10 (ski resort)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 6/10 (public bath available for private use; private onsen)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, shop)
Food: 6/10
Wine/sake list: 3/10
Service: 10/10
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In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Hakuba Hifumi 白馬ひふみ
Access: 7/10
Setting/surrounding area: 9/10 (mountain)
Activities: 8/10 (ski resort)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 6/10 (public bath available for private use; private onsen)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, shop)
Food: 6/10
Wine/sake list: 3/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 10/10 (English speaking staff, English menu)
Overall: 70/100
Pros: easy access to gondola and bus stop; private semi open air onsen on balcony; dedicated ski room and dry room; very good service
Cons: very limited wine/sake choices; though comfortable and well appointed this is not really a luxury ryokan, I wouldn’t come all the way just to stay here but for skiing in Hakuba this is perhaps the best option.
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 山形座 瀧波 at Yamagataza Takinami (山形座 瀧波)
In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Yamagata the Takinami 山形座 瀧波 (Akayu, Yamagata)
Access: 9/10
Setting/surrounding area: 6/10 (small town)
Activities: 6/10 (sightseeing)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 8/10 (2 Private outdoor onsen)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, shop)
Food: 9/10
Wine/sake list: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness:... More
In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Yamagata the Takinami 山形座 瀧波 (Akayu, Yamagata)
Access: 9/10
Setting/surrounding area: 6/10 (small town)
Activities: 6/10 (sightseeing)
Rooms: 6/10
Onsen: 8/10 (2 Private outdoor onsen)
Other facilities: 5/10 (restaurant, shop)
Food: 9/10
Wine/sake list: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 10/10 (English speaking staff, English menu)
Overall: 75/100
Pros: easy access from Tokyo; newly renovated traditional house; private outdoor onsen in beautiful garden; great dinner service either at the counter or in private room
Cons: rooms are on smaller side, only outdoor shower available which may not be very pleasant in winter; limited wine selection
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