Western Honshu Restaurants

Western Honshu is one of the best regions to sample local Japanese seafood, with regional specialties from the Nihon-kai (Japan Sea) and Seto Nai-kai (Inland Sea). The oysters in Hiroshima, sea eel on Miyajima, and sashimi and sushi on the San-in coast are all superb. Matsue's location means that a variety of both freshwater and saltwater fish are available. Most reasonably priced restaurants have a visual display of the menu in the window, if not photos on the menu pages. If you cannot order in Japanese and no English is spoken, you can always lead the waiter to the window display and point. If you’re adventurous, it is always fun to ask, "Osusume?," which means "What do you recommend?"

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  • 1. Kappo Chiyo

    $$$$

    Imagine a kappo (fine dining) course that includes squid and scallops cooked before you with butter on a sizzling-hot river stone and such goodies as fugu—served as sashimi or cooked tempura-style—stuffed with foie gras. Zingy homemade pickles reset your palate for each successive treat. Women beautifully dressed in formal wear serve you in a classically elegant manner, and off to the right of the intimate 10-seat counter are views of a mossy green and flowery window garden. All seating is Japanese style, and no English menu is available. Cheaper lunch options are also available. 

    20--4 Imafuruhagi-machi, Hagi, Yamaguchi-ken, 758-0021, Japan
    0838-22–1128
    chiyo.in

    Known For

    • The highest-quality local ingredients
    • Lavish multicourse dinners
    • Elegant atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.

  • 2. Kawakyo

    $$$

    This intimate, counter-only restaurant is the best place to try local sake and a set meal, including the seven famous delicacies from Shinji-ko and Matsue's coast. The staff are outgoing, as are the regular crowd. Try to make reservations at least a few days in advance. The "special full course" set menu option with local dishes is the best bet.

    65 Suetsugu Hon-machi, Matsue, Shimane-ken, 690-0843, Japan
    0852-22–1312

    Known For

    • The best place to sample local Matsue cuisine
    • A friendly, family-run restaurant
    • Reservations recommended

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch, Reservations essential

  • 3. Yuuki

    $$

    Unagi (freshwater eel) and delectable mountain vegetables maintain Yuki's highly venerated reputation. The kitchen also serves river smelt and other specialties, and in summer they prepare ayu (sweetfish) dishes. The dining room is chock-full of old farm implements, and there's even a stream burbling near your feet. A teishoku set meal is available for lunch (11--3) or dinner 5--10. Reservations are advised, and call the day before to confirm. 

    271--4 Ushiroda, Tsuwano, Shimane-ken, 699-5605, Japan
    0856-72–0162
    yuuki-tsuwano.com

    Known For

    • Ayu (sweetfish) dishes in summer
    • Unagi
    • Cash-only and rustic atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential

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