Japanese restaurant • 1639-4 休息 勝沼町 Koshu, Yamanashi 409-1304, Japan
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Yoshikawa, a long-established restaurant nestled in the quiet mountains of Katsunuma. Highly reputed for the delicate and deeply flavorful kaiseki cuisine prepared by a head chef who trained at top restaurants in Tokyo. Each dish, from the seasonal appetizers to the hassun, futamono, takiawase, and shokuji, encapsulates the playfulness and seasonal charm of each course. You are sure to encounter a small surprise within each dish.
Yoshikawa, boasting a history of over 150 years, is an elegant space renovated from a tea house established during the Edo period. With various private rooms centered around the tatami mat floors, the serene private rooms are ideal for spending special moments. The views of the changing seasons from the garden also add an elegant touch to the dining experience.
Yamanashi prefecture is also known as a fruit-producing region. At Yoshikawa, desserts made from seasonal local fruits such as Katsunuma grapes and plums are available. The local Japanese sake and wine from Katsunuma pair exceptionally well with these desserts. It can be said that this hidden gem allows you to fully enjoy the local delicacies.