Sooooo, if you happen to be obsessed with good food and dining experience, culture and nature, there is a perfect place to indulge all of them at once. It's not a secret, but it's also not a common place tourists know when visiting Japan.
It all started when my Japanese boss gave me "omiyage", a souvenir, usually food or local delicacy bought from the place where someone travelled to. It was a bread stick glazed with brown sugar and black sesame. I immediately googled the place and the rest was history! This has become a spot where we take our guests to experience authentic Japanese dining.
Kurochaya
+81 42-596-0129
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qPCdckzCbiFWQakx9?g_st=ic
Since it is autumn season, the timing couldnt be more perfect, the view of the foliage backdrop of the river stream was mesmerizing. Kurochaya has a cafe to let you enjoy this view before moving into its private dining rooms. It is possible to walk in for dinner, however, booking ahead is always recommended.
They had 3 options for course meal; of course we had to choose the best one. More food, more smiles (not really, I had to unbutton my pants to breathe properly)!
Have you experienced Japanese omotenashi (hospitality)? This is probaby one of the best places I have ever dined at. It was Philip's birthday, and they were too sweet to arrange candles and small gifts for him. We all left with big bellies and a slight difficulty to walk because we were too bloated. Gochisousama deshita.
