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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
Foreigner friendliness:... More
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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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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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:... More
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 ふぐ福治 at Fugu Fukuji
Fugu Fukuji ふぐ福治 1st visit — casual setting, friendly staff, great service. A simpler version of fugu course compared to Tokuyama but delicious and satisfying. Fugu shabu was cooked table side by staff, 4 different cuts followed by rice porridge. Gotta get as much fugu as I can when it’s in season! •
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Fugu Fukuji ふぐ福治 1st visit — casual setting, friendly staff, great service. A simpler version of fugu course compared to Tokuyama but delicious and satisfying. Fugu shabu was cooked table side by staff, 4 different cuts followed by rice porridge. Gotta get as much fugu as I can when it’s in season! •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at 未在 at Mizai (未在)
Mizai 未在 2nd visit — as good as the first time. Really enjoyed the takenoko and wakame dashi. For me two important qualities of an outstanding kaiseki meal are the balance and profoundness of the dashi; and the presentation, complexity and creativity of the hassun. Mizai excels in both. Loved the beautiful sake carafes and glasses too. Wish food... More
Mizai 未在 2nd visit — as good as the first time. Really enjoyed the takenoko and wakame dashi. For me two important qualities of an outstanding kaiseki meal are the balance and profoundness of the dashi; and the presentation, complexity and creativity of the hassun. Mizai excels in both. Loved the beautiful sake carafes and glasses too. Wish food photos are allowed.. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at にくの匠 三芳(みよし) at Miyoshi (にくの匠 三芳)
Niku no Takumi Miyoshi にくの匠三芳 1st visit — The meal started with white miso fugu shirako soup which was sweet and warming, followed by thinly sliced crunchy beef tongue. Also loved the fukahire and abalone in beef stock and the soy sauce marinated egg yolk on rice. Top quality ingredients, spacious and comfortable counter seats, good wine... More
Niku no Takumi Miyoshi にくの匠三芳 1st visit — The meal started with white miso fugu shirako soup which was sweet and warming, followed by thinly sliced crunchy beef tongue. Also loved the fukahire and abalone in beef stock and the soy sauce marinated egg yolk on rice. Top quality ingredients, spacious and comfortable counter seats, good wine service. Would love to revisit in a different season. •
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- Reisa Jiang added a new meal Dinner at Le Signe ル・シーニュ at ル・シーニュ
Le Signe 1st visit — relatively new restaurant, classic French cooking techniques, beautiful presentation and tableware. Generous servings of caviar, 12 different flavors of butter to choose from. Sauce in some dishes was on the slightly heavy side but overall a very nice dinner. •
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Le Signe 1st visit — relatively new restaurant, classic French cooking techniques, beautiful presentation and tableware. Generous servings of caviar, 12 different flavors of butter to choose from. Sauce in some dishes was on the slightly heavy side but overall a very nice dinner. •
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