Unique Kaiseki

Enjoy a 9-course kaiseki featuring premium unagi (freshwater eel) prepared two ways alongside locally raised Hida beef. The course includes shirayaki, a traditional preparation of salt-grilled unagi served without sauce to highlight its natural flavor and texture, followed by grilled Hida beef. Unagi don, grilled freshwater eel served over steamed rice.

A MACHIYA LOCALS Original Kaiseki Menu: 12-course Shojin Ryori Kaiseki, the traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine of Japan. This elegant temple-style dining experience features seasonal vegetables, miso, and delicate preparations that embody the essence of Japanese vegetarian food culture.

A one-of-a-kind Kaiseki Dining Experience. Each reservation is fully private for just one group per day. Enjoy a chef’s omakase dinner featuring both counter-course dining and a traditional irori hearth experience. Depending on the season, you may also dine by the garden, inside a snow kamakura, or finish with drinks at the bar counter.

Enjoy an 8-course kaiseki centered around premium unagi (freshwater eel). This thoughtfully prepared course features two seasonal appetizers, fresh sashimi, traditional shirayaki (salt-grilled unagi), and the restaurant’s signature unagi rice bowl. Experience the rich, delicate flavor of freshwater eel through two distinct preparations that showcase its natural taste and texture.

A satisfying 10-course ‘shojin ryori’ vegetarian kaiseki dinner enjoyed in a restaurant with over 200 years of history. This unique kaiseki dinner can only be enjoyed in Takayama City as it uses seasonal mountain vegetables & local ingredients to serve appetizers, a noodle dish, a fried dish, a rice dish, simmered dish, and more.