Seasonal Private Kaiseki Course in Takayama – A One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience
45,000 yen / per person (service charge & tax incl.)
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.
A message from the Chef
Takayama’s seasons are full of character. In spring, we gather mountain herbs; in summer, it’s river fish from clear streams. Autumn brings wild mushrooms, and in winter, we enjoy hearty game meat. These ingredients inspire the dishes I prepare each day.
At Sakana, I welcome just one group a day so I can give my full attention to each guest. Your experience begins at the counter with a seasonal course, then moves to Rakumian — a separate old-style house on the property with a traditional irori hearth. It’s like stepping into another time. On sunny days, we might grill over charcoal in the garden. In winter, you could be enjoying hotpot inside a snow kamakura.
I like to add a bit of playfulness to the experience, but always with care and respect for the season. If you’re looking for a truly local, memorable meal to share with someone special, I’d be honored to cook for you.
About
Tucked away in a quiet corner of Takayama, is an exclusive, reservation-only Japanese-style restaurant offering a fully private dining experience for just one group per day. From fresh mountain herbs and root vegetables to river fish and local sake, every ingredient is sourced from Takayama and the surrounding Hida region. The chef of restaurant Sakana personally crafts each dish based on what is freshest and most flavorful on the day of your visit.
But here, the setting is just as important as the food. Your experience begins with a counter-course meal before moving to Rakumian — a separate, traditional-style house on the property. Sit around the irori hearth as seasonal ingredients are grilled over charcoal. Depending on the time of year, you might find yourself dining by an outdoor stone garden, enjoying a hot pot inside a snow kamakura, or sipping dessert drinks back at the counter during a quiet bar-style finish.
Gallery
*All images shown are examples and may slightly differ from the menu served.
Course Menu
Seasonal Private Kaiseki Course in Takayama – A One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience(45,000 yen / per person)
Kisetsu Zensai – Seasonal Appetizer
Otsukuri – Sashimi Selection
Yakimono – Grilled Dish
Nimono – Simmered Dish
Agemono – Deep-Fried Dish
Sunomono – Vinegared Dish
Kisetsu no Ryōri – Chef’s Seasonal Specialty
Oshokuji – Steamed Rice & Accompaniments
Dessert
*Not all ingredients are listed. Please alert the restaurant if you have any food allergies. All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability.
Locally-Sourced Ingredients
Every course is crafted from ingredients that are only available for that day and season. Whether it’s river fish grilled over open flames, hotpot in a snow kamakura, or a fireside feast under the stars, each element becomes a sensory experience.
With only one group served per day, each meal is a deeply personal encounter with the flavors and culture of Hida. Let your senses travel through the sights, scents, and tastes of this unforgettable journey.
More than a meal, this kaiseki experience is an immersive journey through Takayama’s seasons, traditions, and culinary spirit. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime food experience that can only be found here.
Seating
Counter Seating
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Table Seating
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Japanese-style Tatami Seating
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Private Rooms
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Hours
Hours: 5:30PM~9:30PM (Last Order 6:30PM)
Closed: Irregular Holidays
Additional Information
・No Smoking Allowed
・Guests must be 18 years of age or older
・Guests within the same group must order the same course
・Please contact the restaurant directly if you expect to be late. If you arrive significantly past your reservation time, your reservation may be canceled, and a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
Fill in the Reservation Request below and pre-authorize your payment. You will not be charged until table availability has been confirmed.
STEP 1Fill in a Reservation Request & pre-authorize your payment
STEP 2The restaurant will check their table availability
STEP 3You will only be charged if table availability has been confirmed
Cancellation Policy
Time of Cancellation
Cancellation Rate
If notice of cancellation is received 2 or more days prior to the experience date
No Cancellation Fee
If notice of cancellation is received 1 day prior to the experience date or Day of Experience
100% Cancellation Charge
In case of failure to show without notice
100% Cancellation Charge
Remarks:
*The percentage figures are the rates of cancellation charges to the total experience charge.
*Please note that in the event of a refund, you will be refunded the experience fee minus any transfer fee and service charges.
*The "Date of Notification of Contract Cancellation" will be based on Japan Standard Time, and must be received between 10AM-7PM JST.
STEP 2The restaurant will check their table availability
STEP 3You will only be charged if table availability has been confirmed
