In the nearby Seta River is an ancient mount of shijimi clams, which suggests that they have been a special product of this area since long ago. At restaurants and other places in the Ishiyama area, shijimi clam rice is well known.

Southern

Our specialty product, Ishizumi bread, uses raisins and walnuts to represent the black and white stones for which Sakamoto masonry is famous for. We would be delighted to provide local deliveries from our store to you.

Northern

Traditional dried candies are known across Japan as “rakugan,” but these originate from “Katata Rakugan” here in Otsu. Kinji-do sells such dried candies with an image of the floating pavilion on Lake Biwa, above which flies an elegant flock of geese. This is an image that originates from this area’s own “Katata Rakugan” (“The Wild Geese Returning Home at Katata”), one of the Eight Traditional Scenes of the Omi area. These are fine sweets, made with the high quality sweetness of refined Japanese wasabon sugar, and four colors and flavors to enjoy in one bite-sized piece. Please come by for a taste. The Katata area’s Shozui-dera Temple is famous as […]

North central

Our store is filled with the food products of Shiga Prefecture and Lake Biwa, such as Omi rice, tea, local Omi sake from over 30 Shiga breweries, and local sweets.

Central

Experience authentic Italian cuisine in a blissful setting, surrounded by the history of the Registered Tangible Cultural Property, Former Otsu Public Hall, its simple yet modern interior, and our dedicated hall service. Enjoy course meals that make the most of carefully selected local ingredients, including Omi beef, paired with your favorite Italian wine.

Central