5 Must-Visit Local Restaurants When Attending the Owara Kaze no Bon Festival | Toyama Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Sep 17 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Toyama

5 Must-Visit Local Restaurants When Attending the Owara Kaze no Bon Festival | Toyama

One of the representative annual events in Toyama Prefecture is the "Owara Kaze no Bon," held every September in Toyama City. This event, which has a long history, attracts many visitors from all over the country. Therefore, this time, five popular restaurants that use local ingredients and are worth visiting when attending the "Owara Kaze no Bon" will be introduced. A variety of restaurants are available!

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1. Japanese Cuisine [Ryoutei Kakuemon]

A long-established, atmospheric restaurant that is committed to local production for local consumption.

Located just a 5-minute walk from Tono Station, the restaurant [Ryoutei Kakuemon] quietly stands at a street corner lined with old townhouses. The menu centers around kaiseki cuisine and hot pot dishes that make abundant use of fresh seafood from the local Toyama Bay. The combination of seasonal ingredients from Toyama Prefecture and local sake is unique to this restaurant, which is committed to local production for local consumption.

The restaurant has a calm atmosphere where traditional Japanese songs and folk tunes play softly in the background. Additionally, the four Japanese-style rooms are comfortable for people of all generations. It is a warm restaurant that has been loved by locals for many years, making it a place they want to visit during important milestones in work and life. How about spending a pleasant time enjoying dishes that utilize seasonal ingredients?

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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2. French Cuisine [Cave Yunoki]

Enjoy the blessings of Toyama at a warehouse restaurant specializing in local ingredients.

Enjoy the blessings of Toyama at a kura restaurant that is particular about local ingredients.

Located a 5-minute walk from Toyama Light Rail's Keirinjo-mae Station, the restaurant [Cave] is hidden at the end of a small path in a renovated 100-year-old st Japanese traditinal warehouse. This restaurant, which reopened in August 2021, is committed to using local Toyama ingredients, offering not only vegetables, fish, and rice but also seasonal game meat. The lineup of local sake, such as Masuizumi and wine from SAYSFARM, is also appealing. Pairing drinks with each dish is a popular option.

The restaurant features a special space that resembles a villa, with relaxing jazz and harpsichord music playing, allowing guests to experience a luxurious dining time. In winter, a wood-burning stove is also installed, creating an even warmer atmosphere. It is recommended for those who want to savor the blessings of Toyama with all five senses and enjoy a blissful moment.

Cave Yunoki

Open: [Wednesday - Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:00 pm) Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,800 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Keirinjomae Station
Address: No.2, Morike Dozogun, 102, Higashi Iwasemachi, Toyama-shi, Toyama
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3. Farm Restaurant & Winery [SAYS FARM]

Enjoy local ingredients from Toyama at a winery restaurant surrounded by nature.

[SAYS FARM] is a small house restaurant located on a hill in Himi, integrated with nature. Together with the adjacent winery, it offers a free-style menu based on Italian cuisine. The restaurant is committed to local production for local consumption, using wild herbs and vegetables, fish from the nearby Himi fishing port, and fresh eggs from its own chickens. Guests can enjoy a daily changing menu based on the ingredients caught that day, along with wines from [SAYS FARM], including Merlot, Rosé, Chardonnay, and cider.

The interior offers a cozy space that feels like a vacation home, where time flows leisurely, making it easy to lose track of time. Additionally, outdoor seating is available during lunch and tea time on sunny days. The dishes enjoyed amidst the rich natural scenery are particularly exceptional. How about spending a luxurious time in touch with nature, along with local ingredients?

SAYS FARM

Open: Gallery Shop 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (reservation required) Tea Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm) Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (reservation required by 3 days in advance)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 20 minutes by car from JR Himi Station on JR Himi Line / 70 minutes from JR Toyama Station on JR Lines
Address: 238, Kitayama, Aza, Yokawa, Himi-shi, Toyama
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4. Japanese Cuisine & Cafe [19(Ikyuu)HITOYASUMI Takaoka Tode Branch]

A locally-focused restaurant where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine and café.

A locally-focused restaurant where one can enjoy Japanese cuisine and café.

Located along National Route 156, [19(Ikyuu)HITOYASUMI Takaoka Tode Branch] has been loved by local people for many years, serving sushi and Japanese cuisine for 45 years and operating a café for 15 years. The restaurant offers a wide range of menus, including authentic nigiri sushi made with local ingredients, reasonably priced lunches, and their famous waffle desserts.

The restaurant features private rooms suitable for small groups, table seating for up to 20 people, and tatami seating that can accommodate around 30 guests, making it adaptable to any situation. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance for weekend visits. The gentle and attentive service from the staff, along with the beautifully presented delicious dishes, will leave guests impressed and eager to return to the restaurant time and again.

19 (Ikyuu) HITOYASUMI Takaoka Tode Branch

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm / Tea Time 10:00 am - 8:30 pm / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,200 JPY
Access: 15 minutes walk from [Toide Station] on JR Johana Line. Along National Route 156, across from the AOKI Takaoka Toide branch
Address: 2415 Toide Iseryo, Takaoka city, Toyama
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5. Yakitori (chicken skewer)[Charcoal & Dining Sharaku Himi branch]

Savor exquisite yakitori that focuses on ingredients, sauces, and charcoal, along with the taste of a long-established restaurant.

Savor exquisite yakitori that focuses on ingredients, sauces, and charcoal, along with the flavors of a long-established restaurant.

Located at the top of Ebizaka Pass, [Charcoal & Dining Sharaku Himi] is popular for its yakitori (chiken skewers) of Awaodori chicken, grilled slowly over binchotan charcoal. Additionally, visitors can enjoy fluffy 'kamameshi' and delicious 'Himi udon noodle' with homemade dipping sauce. The restaurant also offers a wide variety of izakaya menu items, making it a great choice for those who want to enjoy a meal while drinking.

The restaurant features stylish and calm counter seats, box seats that can accommodate up to 6 people, and tatami rooms that can hold up to 20 people, making it suitable for various occasions. How about spending a special time here at [Yakitori (chicken skewer)[Charcoal & Dining Sharaku Himi branch], where one can enjoy the local flavors?

Charcoal & Dining Sharaku Himi branch

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm) [Saturday] 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: Near the summit of the Ebisaka Pass on Japan National Route 160
Address: 4-5 Odake, Himi, Toyama
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