Update-date: Nov 26 2024
Located on the Sea of Japan side, the Hokuriku region is blessed with a variety of fresh seafood and other ingredients. We have selected restaurants where you can experience the feeling of luxury in this gastronomic treasure trove of Hokuriku. These restaurants incorporate local ingredients and are committed to offering unique flavors specific to the region. While experiencing the natural beauty and culture of Hokuriku, enjoy a culinary journey to your heart's content.
Ryuzushi
Discover unique sushi that features locally sourced mushrooms and wild vegetables from Niigata as the main ingredients
The nearest station is Itsukamachi Station. Located at the foot of Mount Hakkai in Minami Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, Ryuzuhi is a restaurant where you can savor sushi made with high-quality seasonal fish sourced from all over the country, as well as mountain vegetables and other produce from Minami Uonuma. Unique offerings such as nigiri combining local premium shiitake mushrooms with sea urchin, and hand-rolled sushi topped with fresh wood ear mushrooms and medium-fatty tuna, have garnered attention from gourmets nationwide. The restaurant offers a course consisting of approximately 12 pieces of nigiri and about five seasonal dishes, available both at lunch and dinner.
A refined space where the warmth of natural materials such as wood and earthen walls coexists with a dignified atmosphere. The main feature is the counter seats where you can appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship of the chefs while enjoying gourmet dishes. There are also private rooms in the back, accommodating groups and families. Additionally, the local famous sake 'Hakkaisan' is available in a wide variety including mainly Daiginjo, along with a rich selection of wines from Niigata and France. This allows for delightful pairing with superb sushi, ensuring a pleasantly intoxicating experience.
Ryuzushi
Open: [Weekdays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm), [Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm *Until the shari rice runs out / Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 17,500 JPY / [Lunch] 17,500 JPY
Access: 3244 meters from Itsukamachi Station on the JR Joetsu Line
Address: 1838-1, Osaki, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 17,500 JPY / [Lunch] 17,500 JPY
Access: 3244 meters from Itsukamachi Station on the JR Joetsu Line
Address: 1838-1, Osaki, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata
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L'aisance
A hidden gem of a French restaurant where you can savor the charms of Fukui
The restaurant located near Echizen-Shinbo Station operates on a reservation-only basis and is a hidden gem. It offers a variety of set courses, featuring carefully selected ingredients from Fukui Prefecture prepared in a French style. A distinctive aspect of their cooking is the use of a stone oven to cook everything from meat and fish to vegetables and fruits. The macarons, served as part of the course dessert, are also popular. A gift box containing an assortment of five flavors inspired by the tastes of Fukui is well-received as a souvenir.
Upon passing through the stone-built entrance and stepping inside the restaurant, guests are greeted by an open kitchen equipped with a stone oven. The large windows allow daylight to flood in, creating a bright and open atmosphere. The scent of wood fire wafting through the restaurant is also memorable. Not only the ingredients but also the interior and cooking utensils incorporate locally sourced items, conveying a desire to share the essence of Fukui. Why not indulge in the unique gourmet delights and the charm of this region?
L'aisance
Open: [Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Open at 11:30 am, Start at 12:00 pm) / Dinner 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (Open at 6:00 pm, Start at 6:30 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,500 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Fujishimaen stop on the Keifuku bus line / About 15-minute from Fukui North IC by car
Address: 1-712, Takayanagi, Fukui-shi, Fukui
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Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 8,500 JPY
Access: 8-minute walk from Fujishimaen stop on the Keifuku bus line / About 15-minute from Fukui North IC by car
Address: 1-712, Takayanagi, Fukui-shi, Fukui
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Villa della Pace
An auberge where you can savor Italian cuisine unique to Noto
Located about 1km northeast of Kasashiho Station, along the coast overlooking Nanao Bay, Villa della Pace is a restaurant with accommodation facilities. They offer dishes made with Ishikawa prefecture ingredients using Italian techniques, served in a monthly changing course. A highlight dish is the salad titled "The Field," featuring 40-50 types of seasonal vegetables, each prepared to enhance its unique characteristics. Additionally, the restaurant offers unique delicacies that incorporate the nature and seasons of Noto, available only here.
A quaint inn stands quietly along the coastline. The dining area is furnished with only tables and chairs, emphasizing the simplicity of the setup, as if the sea visible through the windows is the main attraction. The wine selection is curated by a sommelier, and a course that fully pairs with the dishes is also available. Guests can sip their wine while gazing at the sea, spending tranquil moments in leisure. A uniquely luxurious experience awaits here in Noto.
Villa of Peace
Open: [Sunday - Tuesday,Friday,Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - / Lunch 12:00 pm -
Closed: Wednesday,Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
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Closed: Wednesday,Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 30,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
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Japanese-style Chinese Restaurant Shoryutei
Enjoy luxurious Chinese cuisine featuring Kanazawa's ingredients and seasons
Located about a 5-minute drive from Kanazawa Station, Shoryutei offers Japanese-style Chinese cuisine. Utilizing Kanazawa's local ingredients and emphasizing seasonal flavors, guests can enjoy dishes such as 'Noto pork' and 'ishiru' (fish sause), unique to Kanazawa, as well as 'shark fin stew'. The restaurant also provides a luxurious kaiseki-style Chinese course featuring extravagant items like 'Peking Duck' and 'abalone in oyster sauce'.
A stately detached restaurant with reddish-brown walls that evoke a sense of China. The restaurant's interior is fully glazed, offering a spacious atmosphere where diners can enjoy their meals while admiring the beautiful garden. In addition to spaciously arranged table seats, there is also a private room equipped with a large round table for 20 people. The restaurant exudes elegance with its sophisticated decor, interior, and tastefully chosen tableware, all of which enhance the dining experience and create a quality ambiance.
Japanese-style Chinese restaurant Shoryutei
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holiday, Day Before National Holiday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Take a bus from Kanazawa station bound for the Ishikawa Prefectural Office and get off at the Eki-nishi Godochoshamae stop. It is a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.
Address: 3-5-35 Sainen , Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: Take a bus from Kanazawa station bound for the Ishikawa Prefectural Office and get off at the Eki-nishi Godochoshamae stop. It is a 5-minute walk from the bus stop.
Address: 3-5-35 Sainen , Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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Ryotei Kakuemon
Enjoy a course meal that utilizes the blessings of Toyama in a quaint house.
A five-minute walk from Tonami Station, Ryotei Kakueimon is a restaurant located in a corner of a town once flourishing as a geisha district. The menu primarily features 'kaiseki cuisine' and 'hot pot' courses. Diners can enjoy exquisitely arranged, visually stunning dishes that incorporate an abundance of fresh seafood caught in Toyama Bay. The restaurant also specializes in sake from Toyama Prefecture, delivering unique local flavors.
A restaurant that conveys the charm of the good old days through its elegant and stylish exterior. Guests dine in tranquil Japanese-style rooms, each uniquely designed. Available are tea room-style rooms with alcoves and shoji screens that allow in light, as well as rooms with sunken kotatsu seats made from the highly valuable 'Jindai Cedar'. Not only can guests relax comfortably, but they can also experience Japanese culture and traditions. This is a must-visit restaurant during a trip to Hokuriku.
Ryoutei Kakuemon
Open: 17:00-22:00 (last order 21:30)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 5 minute walk from the front entrance of Tonami station. Turn right, then at the 7-eleven, turn left. Turn right at the corner after the Chuo-cho intersection. It will be on your right.
Address: 7-7 Chuo-machi, Tonami, Toyama
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 5 minute walk from the front entrance of Tonami station. Turn right, then at the 7-eleven, turn left. Turn right at the corner after the Chuo-cho intersection. It will be on your right.
Address: 7-7 Chuo-machi, Tonami, Toyama
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