Kokin Aoyagi
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux on the seafront
Close to Tokushima, looking down the Naruto Strait in Setonaikai National Park, Hirohisa Koyama has taken over the restaurant founded by his grandfather. Well-known in France thanks to his popular book and lectures, Koyama is one of the greatest chefs in Japan. Combining tradition and innovation, the cuisine of Aoyagi, served overlooking an elegant Japanese garden, the sea and small islands, is both an art and a philosophy. The strong currents off the coast of Japan make its fish and seafood among the best in the world and Koyama’s creations, inspired by the seasons, are guaranteed to delight both the eyes and the palate. The renowned Naruto sea bream is the basis for one of the signature dishes, the Tai no Tantan and Koyama’s virtuoso knife skills are seen as the pinnacle of Japanese gourmet cuisine. ...Read more
Japan, Tokushima