Restaurant Details

Ganyutei might be Hiroshima’s most stunning venue. Perched on a hilltop, the elevated vantage point and ritzy ambiance are enough to make this traditional restaurant a postcard-worthy destination to beat. The picture windows offer multiple sweeping views of the World Heritage site Itsukushima to the west and Hijiyama to the east. Beyond lies the gleaming cityscape and the blue expanse of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands stretching even further.

But the scenery is just the beginning, as it has an equally impressive mountain-grown, sea-harvested menu to boot. The restaurant revolves around three cornerstones: seafood, sushi and wagyu. While many establishments might excel in one or two of these, Ganyutei masters all three.

For example, seafood fresh from the tank is prepared “ikizukuri” style — cut only after the order is placed. The catches are sourced primarily from the Seto Inland Sea, complemented by handpicked live fish from the Bungo Channel, horse mackerel, mackerel, squid and abalone from across Japan. From the crisp, fragrant skin of charcoal-grilled fish to the fluffy, flavorful meat beneath, every detail — from the sprinkling of salt to the control of heat — has been fine-tuned to perfection.

Sushi is prepared by master chefs who have perfected the art of portioning rice to balance the fish topping, whose flavors are updated with ponzu, yuzu or a delicate touch of salt. The Kagoshima wagyu beef, on the other hand, is cooked to perfection over a hot stone and served with lemon, rock salt, wasabi, garlic chips and ponzu sauce.

Even more impressive is the service. Waitresses in traditional Japanese clothing greet diners in the tatami private rooms or counter seats. Excellence runs through its core, which is why, despite its somewhat remote location (best accessed by car), people flock here to celebrate anniversaries, enjoy date or close business deals.

Ganyutei Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Ganyutei Business Days

Ganyutei Address

2-12-18-12 Furutadai, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima 733-0877

Ganyutei Access Info

• Ganyutei is a 15-minute taxi ride from Nishi-Hiroshima Station or the Itsukaichi Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway. Getting to the restaurant by car is recommended as it is located on a hill.

Ganyutei Phone Number

Ganyutei Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.