Gorohei in Amino-cho, Kyoto, is a unique inn that was originally a soy sauce brewery established in the Meiji era. The property has been renovated and now operates as an inn, while still producing soy sauce in barrels that are over 130 years old. The main house has a traditional wooden design reminiscent of the past, and there are also modern detached rooms available for private rental. The interior of the main house has a retro feel, while the guest rooms have been renovated to create a blend of traditional and modern Japanese aesthetics. There are private baths available, allowing groups to enjoy a relaxing soak. On this particular day, I visited for a crab feast, with a variety of dishes beautifully presented on the table. The crab dishes were delicious, and the visually appealing presentation made the meal even more enjoyable. The serving style is not individual dishes but rather all the dishes served at once on the table. The famous bara sushi was particularly tasty and the small portions allowed us to enjoy a variety without getting too full. We finished every dish and the friendly staff made the experience even better, especially for the kids. Overall, we had a wonderful crab feast during our 2-day stay. Thank you for the delicious meal!

This is a record until the state of emergency was declared. The inn is located less than a 5-minute walk from the beach. They have hot springs and also offer rental cottages. You can choose from various plans. Dinner was a kaiseki meal! The sashimi was fresh and delicious, the carpaccio and appetizers were tasty, and the sazae (turban shell) was delicious too. They even served coppe (small dishes) that went well with drinks. The tempura was freshly fried, and the crab tempura was exquisite. The meat was marbled and flavorful, and the dried wakame seaweed on the rice was incredibly tasty. There were many dishes, good portions, and everything tasted great. The staff were all friendly and made our stay enjoyable.

The master's workplace holds an annual company trip here, and it's so good that they brought me and my mother along. We enjoyed crab and hot springs for one night. We drove to Amanohashidate for sightseeing before arriving at Goro-bei. Be careful when following the car navigation, as it may lead you through narrow residential streets to the parking lot. Since we went on a weekday, there were only two other guests besides us. The room was spacious and quiet, and we could have the private bath all to ourselves whenever we wanted. Weekdays are the best! Now, onto the food. The photos are from the master's company trip, but the menu is pretty much the same. Boiled crab, grilled crab, crab chirashi, crab hot pot, grilled crab shell, crab sashimi, crab tempura, and crab porridge are all included in the dinner. In addition, we also had crab sake (a pre-dinner drink), crab tofu, and bara-zushi. The portions are quite generous. The three of us couldn't finish everything, so we packed the boiled crab and bara-zushi as souvenirs and ate them the next day after returning home (this strategy may not work if you're traveling by train or on a warm day). Even skipping the boiled crab, we were already full after the hot pot and porridge. Personally, I'm not a big fan of crab, but I can tell that the taste is clean without any fishy or unpleasant flavors. I got really thirsty at night, but it's understandable after eating so much seafood. For breakfast, we had grilled fish and onsen tamago, a Japanese-style meal. The rice was delicious. This place is a luxurious treat once a year. *Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM *Dinner: 6:00 PM / Breakfast: 8:00 AM *Baths available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, separate baths for men and women at different times *For an additional 150 yen hot spring tax, you can use the baths even if you're attending a daytime banquet *They also brew soy sauce and sell souvenirs (no tours of the soy sauce brewery)