Yamazato (Hotel Okura Kobe)

Located on the first floor of the Hotel Okura Kobe, this Japanese restaurant offers almost every imaginable type of Japanese cuisine. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows afford almost every diner in the 100-seater space a beautiful view of the Japanese-style garden outside. There, guests can observe the changing scenery outside as they savor exquisite Kansai kaiseki cuisine, meticulously prepared to represent the essence of each season's flavors. Nonetheless, a large part of Yamazato’s appeal lies in its sushi and tempura counters. The 11-seat Nishiki tempura counter lets guests enjoy freshly fried seasonal ingredients laid on plates made of hinoki cypress. Meanwhile, sushi enthusiasts can’t afford to miss a meal at the Hamaiso sushi counter, where the expert chefs prepare a beautiful fusion of traditional Edomae technique with local Kansai ingredients. For special occasions and gatherings, there are private rooms ideal for dinner parties and celebratory events.