Ausaka Pass (Ausaka-no-toge) has long been a key gateway where countless historical figures have come and gone—from the days of the old Tokaido highway to the present. As far back as the Heian period, many waka poems were composed using the phrase “Osaka Barrier” (Ausaka-no-seki) as a poetic epithet. Famous verses by figures such as Semimaru, Sei Shonagon, and Sanjo Udaijin are widely known, and alongside this storied setting, Kaneyo has faithfully preserved its traditional flavors since its founding in 1872 (Meiji 5), carefully grilling fragrant kabayaki eel without sparing time or effort. We use domestically sourced Japanese eel, including eel from Lake Hamana, which is kept in a garden […]

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Our restaurant is located within the grounds of Mount Hiei’s Enryakuji Temple, the headquarters of the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism. Here you can both experience the views of Lake Biwa, as well as enjoy our cuisine which puts an emphasis on the usage of locally sourced ingredients. We also carry a wide variety of popular souvenirs such as Mount Hiei homa tofu, and recently reopened after renovation in the spring of 2019.

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Established in 1897, we are a distinguished Omi beef restaurant. We devote ourselves to bringing out the inherent flavors of our carefully selected and locally-raised Omi beef for our customers to savor.

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Named after the mineral water of Mt. Osaka, one of the three famous mineral water springs of the Edo period’s Tokaido, our store has produced “Meisui Mochi” for many years. Please come by and give it a try!

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Founded 150 years ago, this specialty shop uses time-honored methods, wild Lake Biwa nigorobuna (round crucian carp), and Omi rice to create our funazushi and tsudani dishes with fish from Lake Biwa.

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