Hasshokan

This ryotei restaurant is the absolute height of tradition — a gorgeous tea-house style building in the middle of a vast garden. It opened in 1925 as a ryokan (traditional inn), but at times you might feel like you’re dining inside a temple! This is the restaurant you always imagined dining in when thinking about Japan. Whether draped in autumnal tones in fall, covered with snow in winter, fully bloomed in spring, or sun-drenched in summer, the peaceful gardens outside make a perfect backdrop for a seasonal Japanese feast. This will include seafood from Mikawa Bay and Ise; simple dishes like chopped bamboo shoots over rice; and more complex, ornate combinations such as the stunning hassun seasonal platter. The dining areas are separated into 12 private rooms, with a huge banquet hall available for weddings or large celebrations. The decor is traditional, featuring Japanese art in abundance. Rosanjin Kitaouji was a famous Japanese ceramic artist who loved dining at Hasshhokan in his day, and his works are on show all around the premises as a tribute.