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

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

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

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.

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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