If you want to enjoy Japanese cuisine in Hiroshima Prefecture, here are the top 5 recommended restaurants! Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Oct 14 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Hiroshima

If you want to enjoy Japanese cuisine in Hiroshima Prefecture, here are the top 5 recommended restaurants!

Hiroshima Prefecture, with its many attractions such as the Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima, is a popular destination for international tourists. The region is blessed with abundant delicious ingredients nurtured by the Seto Inland Sea and the monutains of Western Honshu, and there are many restaurants where one can fully enjoy these offerings. Why not indulge in the blessings of Hiroshima through Japanese cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients, such as tempura and sashimi?

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Tempura Suehiro

They savor the taste of fresh seafood, Wagyu beef, and seasonal vegetable tempura.

They savor the tempura made from fresh seafood, Wagyu beef, and seasonal vegetables.

Located just a 4-minute walk from Fukuro-machi Station, Tempura Suehiro is a restaurant that serves tempura using seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy freshly fried Setouchi seafood, Japanese Black Wagyu beef, and seasonal vegetables, one piece at a time. Recommended dishes include the "Wagyu Loin Tempura" made with high-quality Japanese Black Wagyu beef such as Hiroshima and Miyazaki beef. You can savor these with a choice of three specially selected salts or tempura dipping sauce. For those trying tempura for the first time or unsure of what to order, the "Omakase Course" is highly recommended.

The interior of the restaurant exudes a comfortable atmosphere, filled with the warmth of wood. At the beautiful birch counter seats, guests can enjoy freshly fried tempura, complete with the sizzling sound and aroma right before their eyes. The table seats offer a relaxed ambiance where guests can unwind comfortably. It is better to book early for the private rooms, which can accommodate up to 10 people. The restaurant provides menus in English, Chinese, and Korean, making it accessible for international visitors.

Tempura Suehiro

Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Friday] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (L.O. 3:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm) *Sunday closes at 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: 4-minute from Fukuromachi Station on Hiroshima Electric Railway Line
Address: 1F, Daini Shimonakamachi Bldg., 5-8, Nakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima
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Kaiseki Cuisine Hanao

Experience the essence of kaiseki cuisine at a restaurant nestled in a village surrounded by terraced rice fields

Located just a 10-minute taxi ride from Aki-Nakano Station, Kaiseki Hanao is a restaurant specializing in kaiseki cuisine (traditional Japanese multi-course meal), run by a chef with 40 years of experience. Every morning, the chef personally selects local seafood and seasonal vegetables from the market to prepare dishes that welcome guests. The seasonal "Mukozuke" dish, which features Setouchi local fish served as sashimi, allows diners to experience the seasons through beautifully arranged garnishes. Attention is also drawn to the aesthetics unique to Japanese cuisine, such as the use of seasonally changing dishes that enhance the seasonal feel of the meals.

The restaurant is located about a 30-minute drive from the center of Hiroshima, in the Aki District's Hataka area. This area is known for its beautiful terraced rice fields that stretch across the scenic countryside. The interior, which retains the charm of an old barn while being renovated, offers a warm and calming atmosphere. It is a space that embodies the aesthetics of kaiseki cuisine, focusing on bringing out the natural flavors of the ingredients. Why not experience the essence of kaiseki cuisine in this restaurant, where modern jazz plays at a volume that does not interfere with conversation?

Kaiseki cuisine Hanao

Open: Lunch 0:00 pm - / Dinner 6:00 pm - (Confirmation required) Advance reservation only
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,400 JPY
Access: 10 minutes by taxi from "Akinakano Station" on JR Sanyo Line
Address: 3972, Hataga-cho, Aki-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
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Kappo Hakutaka

A renowned kappo restaurant quietly stands in an alley of Hiroshima's premier entertainment district.

Located just a 5-minute walk from Ebisu-cho Station, at the end of a small alley, Kappo Hakutaka is a quiet restaurant where meticulous craftsmanship shines. The restaurant offers an "Assorted Sashimi" dish featuring exceptionally fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. Depending on the type of fish, additional care such as kombu-jime (kelp binding) is applied to maximize the natural flavors. Another recommended dish is the simple rice bowl of "Uni Rice" topped with purple sea urchin.

Located in Hiroshima's premier entertainment district, this restaurant has been in operation for about 60 years and is one of the oldest kappo restaurants in the city. It was named after its predecessor, Yorozuya, which dealt in "Hakutaka," a sake from Nada. Even today, "Hakutaka" is cherished as the face of the restaurant along with other local Hiroshima sakes. The single-piece wooden counter, used since the restaurant's founding, is maintained daily and has a smooth touch. The antique tableware also enhances the presentation of the dishes.

Kappo Hakutaka

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY
Access: 231 meters from Ebisucho Station on Hiroshima Electric Railway Line 1, 2, or 6
Address: 1-6, Nagarekawa-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima
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Garden and Restaurant Hanbe

While admiring a Japanese garden created by a master gardener, they can savor seasonal kaiseki cuisine.

Enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine while admiring a Japanese garden designed by a master gardener.

Garden and Restaurant Hanbe is located a 3-minute walk from Nihome-Jinja entrance bus stop, which can be reached by taking a bus from Hiroshima Station. The head chef creates a personalized menu called "Chef's Choice Kaiseki" featuring carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Guests can also enjoy monthly changing kaiseki courses and weekday lunch kaiseki courses while relaxing and viewing the garden. The reasonably priced weekday lunch special, "Hanbe's Lunch," is highly recommended.

The Japanese garden spread across the premises covers an area of about 3300 square meters. It was landscaped by Mirei Shigemori, a renowned gardener known for his work on numerous famous gardens, and is recognized as a prime spot for azaleas. The restaurant is built in the traditional sukiya style, with every room being a private room that offers a view of the garden. Guests can enjoy an elegant time tasting seasonal dishes while admiring the beautiful garden. At night, the garden is illuminated, creating a magical and enchanting scene.

Garden and restaurant Hanbe

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: From Hiroshima Station, take a Hiroshima Electric Railway Bus on line 4. 5 minutes walk to south-west from [Nihohime Jinja Iriguchi] Bus Stop
Address: 8-12, Honura-cho, Mimani-ku, Hiroshima city, Hiroshima
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Japanese Cuisine Miyabi-tei

Enjoy the blessings of mountain and sea harvested in Hiroshima in an extraordinary and elegant space

Enjoy the blessings of the mountains and seas harvested in Hiroshima in an extraordinary and elegant space

Located just near Hiroshima Station, 'Miyabi-tei' is a restaurant specializing in creative Japanese cuisine, using carefully selected ingredients. Guests can enjoy a variety of menus featuring seasonal kaiseki meals, Edomae sushi, and teppanyaki where vegetables take the center stage. Experience the fresh seasonal delights with the "Sushi Kaiseki", where sushi is prepared with fresh seasonal toppings, and the "Teppanyaki Course", where you can enjoy the fun of watching food being deliciously grilled right before your eyes. Through these dishes, savor the blessings of the sea and mountains of Hiroshima.

The restaurant is located on the 7th floor of the Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima, directly connected to Hiroshima Station. The interior is inspired by the Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, famous for its shrine building that appears to float on the sea. The design reminiscent of a corridor and the fusion of wooden interiors create an elegant space that embodies the beauty of Japan. For dining in groups of 4 to 10, a private VIP room is available, allowing guests to enjoy their meal in a luxurious and relaxed setting.

Japanese Restaurant Miyabi-tei at Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima

Open: Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm/ Dinner 5:00pm- 10:00pm. Also in business at the end and beginning of the year.
Closed: None
Average price: [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: One minute walk from Shinkansen exit of JR Hiroshima station.
Address: 7F Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima , 12-1 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
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