At Kano Shojuan Sunainosato we aim to provide “kaiseki” meals that incorporate seasonal ingredients into the process of the tea ceremony. Guests can enjoy seasonal food together with the colors of the season. All meals are by reservation only, so please make a reservation before your visit. At the adjoining Irori Sabo, guests can also enjoy handmade Japanese sweets such as zenzai made with fresh ingredients including azuki beans, mochi, and Japanese chestnuts.

Southern

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 […]

Central

Visitors may view items received 100 years ago from the Imperial Household Agency.

Central

Leisurely pass your time at this harbor restaurant with a view of Lake Biwa. Enjoy ingredients from Shiga Prefecture (Omi beef, lake fish, and rice) at our store, where you can feel the water front and Hawaii.

North central

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