Kashiwaya
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
Experience authentic Japanese cuisine at its finest in this acclaimed traditional Ryotei restaurant. Kashiwaya is situated on the outskirts of Osaka, Japan’s landmark city, and offers an expertly curated selection of modern Japanese food in a classic intimate setting. The restaurant has been designed in the “Sukiya” style, Japan’s traditional format for tea ceremonies. As such, it features a wealth of traditional Japanese detailing including Fusuma sliding doors, shoji paper screens, tatami mats and Tokonoma reception rooms, each executed in a contemporary style. Kashiwaya’s menu is limited to just eight dishes, which are changed each month. Grand Chef Hideaki Matsuo will also gladly create bespoke menus and private dinners on request for special occasions. Specialities include Amadai, a dish made with grilled tile fish marinated in a salt shrimp “shiokara” dip, and puffer roe boiled in sake, floating on a turnip soup. ...Read more
Japan, Osaka

Hotel Anaga
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront
Facing Kobe, which means “Gateway to the Gods”, the tiny island of Awaji is one of the most spiritual places in Japan. Countless Shinto sanctuaries and villages have grown up around a camphor tree that is believed to mark a sacred spot. It is on this enchanting island that you will find Hotel Anaga, with its large swimming pool and tennis courts. There are two restaurants, so guests can alternate between local dishes and French cuisine. Suites have magnificent views of the Seto Inland Sea, sunshine pours in through the windows and just outside is the sound of the waves. Awaji Island is a paradise for fishing, as well as being famous for its fine sandy beaches. ...Read more
Japan, Hyogo-Ken

La Bécasse
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
“Never be satisfied.” Franco-Japanese chef Yoshinori Shibuya has never forgotten this snippet of advice given to him by the great French chef Alain Chapel. Constantly pushing his creativity to new heights, Grand Chef Shibuya has followed in the footsteps of Chapel and Robuchon, his two inspirations, to create a top restaurant in Osaka. In a minimalist setting, you can savour French-inspired marvels, including the famous coriander lobster salad, paupiettes of sole with foie gras and lamb piccata. Perhaps perfection does exist after all. ...Read more
Japan, Osaka