Today's Lunch Today, I came to Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic spots for sightseeing, so I had lunch at a restaurant called "Ogura" near the sightseeing boat pier "Ichinomiya Pier". It is located to the right after exiting onto the national highway from the Fuchu Station, where you can take the cable car to the Ukimido Park. The restaurant has a calm atmosphere with an L-shaped counter for 6 seats, 3 tables for 4 people, and 3 sunken kotatsu tables. I ordered: - Tempura Soba x2 for 1200 yen each - Bottle of beer (medium size) for 680 yen Total: 3080 yen (including tax) I chose Asahi beer from the options available. The tempura included eggplant, potatoes, pumpkin, green peppers, squid, chikuwa, shrimp, and various other items. The soba noodles were of a type without much firmness, maybe a type used for business purposes? (I'm not sure... haha) It was a delicious meal.

I visited after a long time. I really wanted to eat oyster fry, but it was sold out, so I almost fell apart (lol). I had the usual fried horse mackerel. It had a crispy and light batter with a refreshing tartar sauce. It was delicious! My friend had the croquette set, so we traded. The croquette was also homemade, and the minced meat flavor was rich and tasty. Hopefully, next time I can get my hands on the oyster fry (lol).

Had dinner at a Japanese restaurant near the inn. The recommended dish on the standing sign was the sashimi set meal, which is the most expensive set meal in this restaurant. I was tempted by the grilled fish set meal, but decided to go with the recommended sashimi set meal. When it was served, I was a bit surprised. This restaurant near the fishing port only offers sashimi? Shrimp, squid, yellowtail, and sea bream. Not bad, but where are the local blue fish? What is the recommended sashimi today? Do I need grated yam soba with my sashimi set meal? The vinegar in the mozuku seaweed is too sweet. It's not about whether it's delicious or not. I just wanted to eat a sashimi set meal that truly feels like a sashimi set meal.

After work in Miyazu, I decided to stop by for a meal before heading home. Compared to places like Maizuru and Tsuruga, Miyazu didn't leave a good impression on me. I thought I might as well have some sashimi since I'm here. When I asked what sashimi they had today, the response was blunt, "Fish..." I looked around, wondering if this was a hidden camera prank to upset customers. Anyway, I tried to keep a mature attitude. I ordered the sashimi set and horse mackerel fry. The sashimi set was 1500 yen, so my expectations were high... it was my first time trying it. But I ended up leaving some of the sashimi uneaten. I'd rather have bought it from the nearby supermarket. The horse mackerel fry was tough and felt like cutting in my mouth. To make matters worse, the water tasted bad. I had to buy tea from the vending machine right after leaving. What's going on, Miyazu? (laughs) Well, it's a countryside place, so I probably won't be coming back.

The restaurant is located near Amanohashidate, a popular tourist spot, and is a diner. The parking lot is in front of the restaurant, but there are no dividers, so the number of parking spaces available depends on how you park. If you have a small car, you can park around 5-6 cars if you park well. If you have a large car, maybe around 2 cars... When I passed by the other day, it was full with a Lexus and a mid-sized SUV. The restaurant is spacious, with a raised seating area on the left with 4 tables for 4 people each, 3 tables for 4 people in front of a large window, and a counter with 7 seats on the right. It is a convenient layout for families and solo diners. You can enjoy a view of the pine trees of Amanohashidate and the Aso Sea from the table seats, creating a nice atmosphere. Around 1 pm, there were no other customers, and when I tried to sit at the counter, they kindly guided me to a table with a good view. Thank you for your consideration. The set meal menu is written prominently on the blackboard on the wall. Of course, there are also menus available at each table. There are various options such as rice bowls, noodles, udon set meals, Chinese set meals, rice bowl set meals, handmade croquette set meals... typical menu of a local diner. Fried horse mackerel set meal, fried shrimp set meal, sashimi set meal, tempura set meal, okra set meal. This seems like the menu of a seafood diner. Hmm... after much consideration, I decided to order the fried horse mackerel, which I rarely order when dining out. The reason why I don't usually order it will be explained later... After waiting for about 10 minutes, the dishes arrived. They use small horse mackerel for the fried dish. I actually asked about the size of the horse mackerel beforehand and requested a small one. The reason for this will be explained later... Tartar sauce is provided, which is a bit old-fashioned nowadays... When I was a child in a fishing town, we only had soy sauce. (laughs) Enough with the nostalgia, let's dig in. I dipped it in tartar sauce and took a bite. Crispy and fluffy fried horse mackerel. Delicious! Nostalgic! There is no fishy smell or the typical taste of blue fish. I tried soy sauce, but I felt it didn't quite match... The best match for this mild and fluffy fried horse mackerel seemed to be salt. This was a delicious fried horse mackerel. When I was a child, my father would catch a bucket full of small horse mackerel and we would eat sashimi and fried dishes to our heart's content. After moving in high school, I never had it again, and whenever I tried fried horse mackerel outside, it never tasted good. I'm not particularly fond of the unique smell of blue fish in fried dishes. Since then, I stopped ordering fried horse mackerel when dining out. When using fresh small horse mackerel for frying, that unique smell is completely absent. I had a delicious fried horse mackerel that I hadn't tasted in decades. The vinegar dish was also nostalgic with Mozuku vinegar. In a diner at a fishing port in Minamichita, Aichi, it was almost always served. (This is a story from about 40-50 years ago...) The side dish was simmered hijiki and fish paste. This was accompanied by miso soup with clams and pickled radish. As you may have noticed, this type of set meal is not on the menu. They kindly made it for me upon my request, as I was the only customer. Please understand that they don't usually do this. I enjoyed the nostalgic fried horse mackerel, a memory of my late father. Thank you for the meal.

I went to see the winter fireworks at Amanohashidate. We arrived around 4 o'clock, but the free parking lot was almost full, so we parked a little further away and visited the Manai Shrine and Kago Shrine. We still had plenty of time before the fireworks, so we decided to have an early dinner at Ogura-ya, a restaurant close to the fireworks venue. It was still before 6 o'clock when we entered, and the restaurant was already full. Today's menu was limited to three options: udon set meal, shrimp fry set meal, and sashimi set meal. We ordered the sashimi set meal, and the sashimi was fresh! The side dishes like mozuku vinegar and simmered hijiki were also delicious. The small soba noodles were just average since it's not a specialty store. The staff was friendly, and it seemed like many local customers were there, chatting warmly. We finished eating 40 minutes before the fireworks started, so we went out to the back of the restaurant and sat on the elevated part of the beach, enjoying the winter fireworks rising straight ahead.

On the first day of the 3-day weekend, my husband had the idea to visit Amanohashidate. We arrived at the Umbrella Pine Park around 3:30 pm. We enjoyed taking the lift on the way there and the cable car on the way back. However, when we returned to the parking lot after 5 pm and looked for a place to have dinner on Tabelog, we found that most places that allow children were closing by 5 pm. Luckily, we found one place nearby that was still open in the evening. The parking space was limited, but it seemed to be the best option as there were many local customers and only a few staff members. We arrived around 5:30 pm and got a nice table by the window in the tatami room. When our 3-year-old daughter started getting restless, I went outside and enjoyed the pleasant sea breeze while looking at Amanohashidate. Of course, the food was delicious too! I ordered the grilled fish (nodoguro) set meal for 1,350 yen. The type of grilled fish varies daily, and I chose nodoguro, which was very tasty with a good amount of fat. The side dishes like miso-marinated eggplant, mozuku vinegar, and pickled cucumbers were also enjoyable. My husband ordered the sashimi set meal for 1,500 yen, which was said to be locally sourced. I also tried some sashimi instead of the grilled fish, and the tuna was particularly delicious, fresh, fatty, and firm. We also ordered handmade croquettes for 550 yen for our daughter. They were made with local ingredients and had a flavorful filling. The location was great, and the Calpis drink for 260 yen that our daughter chose was also tasty and had a generous portion. We would love to visit this place again!

Today's lunch was at Ogura, a dining place near Amanohashidate. It was my first visit in about a year. Last time, I ordered the fried horse mackerel set, so this time I ordered the handmade croquette set, which my companion also ordered. The croquette set that was served included side dishes and pickles, and it was very satisfying. First, the main dish, the handmade croquette. The croquette, full of handmade charm, had a thin coating and a delicious sweetness and fluffy texture from the potatoes. It was so good that it didn't even need sauce. The other dishes like mozuku seaweed vinegar and side dishes were also delicious, and the miso soup with clam red broth was tasty. After eating, I went outside to gaze at Amanohashidate for a bit. It would have been perfect if the weather was nicer. Thank you for the meal.

A shop I casually stopped by during my trip. It's close to Amanohashidate and the prices are reasonable. The menu isn't extensive, so you don't have to worry about what to order (lol). The fried horse mackerel was delicious! It was so good that I visited twice, on the first day for lunch and the second day for dinner (lol). *When I visited again in 2020, it was the day of the Aishoji Temple light-up event, and they had sold out of rice, so they closed before their usual hours. What a shame, I really wanted to eat there.

Having lunch while enjoying the view of Amanohashidate. It is recommended to go early as parking is limited. We sat in a tatami room by the window. I ordered the oyster fry set meal, while the kids seemed to be tired of fish dishes and ordered the Chinese noodles. There were also options like horse mackerel fry set meal, sashimi set meal, grilled fish set meal, as well as udon, soba, Chinese noodles, and rice bowls. Despite being a small shop, the menu was extensive. While waiting, we went outside towards the sea side from the shop, which made the kids very happy.

The sashimi was delicious, but the flavor wasn't anything special. However, I felt that it was a nice place with a warm atmosphere.

Sashimi set meal has a small amount of sashimi, croquette is delicious, and squid tempura is average.

While playing in Miyazu City, I happened to pass by and decided to enter "Ogura" restaurant. There was a spacious parking lot in front of the shop, making it easy to enter. The exterior didn't give off that kind of atmosphere, but I was surprised when I entered. I could see the sea. There were tatami mats and tables, and the interior was not cramped but rather spacious, so I could enjoy my meal leisurely in the tatami room with a view of the sea. The menu was extensive, and after much deliberation, I chose the "Oyster Fry Set". The batter was crispy and the oysters were huge!!! Extremely huge!!! The flavor was also incredibly rich!!! The side vegetables were fresh, and both the mozuku seaweed and konjac had great flavors. I have mixed feelings of wanting to eat the oyster fry set again and wanting to try new menu items as well.

Today's lunch was at Ogura, a nice restaurant in Miyazu City. When you enter the restaurant, you can enjoy a nice view of Amanohashidate. The menu had a variety of noodle dishes and set meals to choose from. I ended up ordering the fried horse mackerel set meal. I love fried horse mackerel... Last week, I had it too. The fried horse mackerel in the set meal was made with small horse mackerel and had a crispy coating. When eaten with tartar sauce, it was delicious with plenty of flavor. The other side dishes were also tasty. It was a high-quality restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

I used this restaurant for lunch when I was walking around Amanohashidate sightseeing. It is located just a short walk from the cable car station. The restaurant has both tatami seating and a counter, creating a cozy and homely atmosphere. It seems to be run by a husband and wife. I visited on a holiday, and there were only 2-3 groups of customers there. They offer a variety of dishes such as sashimi set meals, grilled fish set meals, soba, udon, and rice bowls, all made with locally sourced ingredients. I was intrigued by the tempura set meal (1400 yen) so I decided to order it. It came with tempura shrimp, eggplant, pumpkin, rice, miso soup, and a small side dish. The tempura was freshly fried and I enjoyed it with a sprinkle of salt. The miso soup was also delicate and refined. The flavors were gentle and comforting, making it a delicious meal. Having a meal next to one of Japan's three scenic views was quite a special experience.

This is a restaurant located right below Kasamatsu Park, a prime viewing spot of Amanohashidate. The restaurant mainly serves set meals with a Japanese touch. It seems like it recently opened as the place is very clean and spacious, with large windows and high ceilings. There are counter seats, regular tables, and tatami seating available, but if possible, try to sit by the window. From there, you can enjoy a view of Amanohashidate right in front of you. The menu includes set meals featuring local fish, side dishes, as well as options like udon, soba, and rice bowls. The recommended choice would be the set meals, as the fish served varies depending on the day, with the daily recommendations listed on a blackboard menu. I ordered a set meal with sashimi and soba, along with a side of nanbanzuke, while my companion had a set meal with sea bream. The sashimi included horse mackerel, squid, and shrimp, which were freshly prepared in front of us. The nanbanzuke had a slightly sweet taste but was delicious. The sea bream served to my companion was surprisingly large and had a perfect balance of fat and tender flesh. The parking lot may be a bit tight, and the prices might be a bit higher due to its location in a tourist spot, but the restaurant comes highly recommended due to its great location.

A restaurant where you can taste fish, rice, and vegetables all locally sourced. I had a grilled fish set meal made from fresh fish caught in the Tango sea. The price is on the higher side for local ingredients, perhaps due to the cost of using almost entirely homemade ingredients rather than tourist prices. The restaurant is located on the opposite side of Amanohashidate Station, and we parked near the station and took a motorboat. It was a delicious and traditional set meal. However, while the food was consistent, there were not many surprises, leaving a somewhat underwhelming feeling. On the way back, we rented bicycles and leisurely rode back through Amanohashidate. Afterwards, we drove along the coast of the Tango Peninsula to our accommodation for the day, Charcoal Inn Manpei in Miyazu.