Experience the real Germany right here. Enjoy German cuisine by the lakeside.

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Our shop specializes on Japanese Black cattle, focusing on Omi beef. Come and savor a blend of Western and Japanese cuisine alongside our Kusutaro Steak Kaiseki made from local ingredients.

Central

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.

Central

Omi wagyu beef is exquisitely marbled, and the moment you put it in your mouth, your mouth will fill with its smooth flavor. Omi beef’s particular flavor and tenderness are what give it its exceptional taste. Come savor the essence of Omi beef. Once you’ve tasted it, you’ll never forget it.

Central

Restaurant Fugetsu is located in front of Niomon Gate, which is renowned due to the Evening Bell at Miidera from the Eight Views of Omi. Come have your fill of our handmade Buddhist cuisine, banquet meals, dim sum dishes, and bento lunchboxes within a tranquil Japanese-style building. We also jointly sell an assortment of souvenirs alongside our famous bell-shaped sweet named “Hiki Zuri Gane Manju”.

Central

This restaurant is a meat bar directly managed by an experienced Kyoto butcher. We await you with our popularly priced and abundant menu. Come on by whenever you have the time.

Central

Come and enjoy a meal at a merchant house that was built in 1905 and is a nationally registered tangible cultural property. Our backyard is a garden constructed by Ogawa Jihei VII, who is famous for designing Maruyama Park and Heian Jingu Shrine.

Central

We serve vegetarian cuisine that has been consumed by those who practice Buddhism since the Nara period. It is cuisine that is well-balanced around the essential nutrients that the human body needs in order to be healthy.

Northern

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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In the Sakamoto area at the foot of Mt. Hiei—a Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings—you can enjoy Hieiyuba, lake fish, and local vegetables while gazing at a garden designated as a National Scenic Spot, featuring a pond garden that reflects the beauty of the four seasons.

North central

Shizukarou played an important role in lake transportation. It was established in the fishing town Katata. This name is known from “Katata no Rakugan” (Wild Geese Returning Home at Katata), one of the paintings in the “Omi Hakkei” (Eight Views of Omi) series. Shizudaro’s local cuisine has more than 80 years of history. Visitors can enjoy dishes prepared with fresh ingredients from Lake Biwa including gudgeon, duck, eel, and sweetfish.

Northern / North central

Michi no Eki – Imoko no Sato opened in August 2015. At our restaurant, we serve dishes such as steak, sukiyaki, curry, and meat spaghetti using top-quality A4 and A5 grade Omi beef, which we source by purchasing whole cattle. The facility also includes a specialty product store, tourist information and rest center, and a convenience store, so please feel free to stop by.

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