[Kyo-Tango Area (Japan)] 12 Places to Visit!
I'd like to briefly introduce some of the recommended restaurants and spots that I learned about upon participating the "Mad Dog Tour in Kyotango (Japan)", organized by Mr. Hitoshi Kinoshita in June 2024.
*In the following, some of the linked information are only provided in Japanese. In such case, please use the web translation ;-)
1. raw [French cuisine]
The dishes made with local vegetables and wood-grilled steaks are superb.
With the sea right in front of you, it's a restaurant you'll want to visit again and again at different times of the day in different seasons.
2. Nawaya [Japanese cuisine]
This restaurant also serves fresh local vegetables and seafood.
Each dish was amaizing.
Official Website (only in Japanese): https://www.nawaya-restaurant.com/
3. Wine & Coffee YOiNE
"YOiNE" is the wine wholesaler for Raw above. They
also provided the wine for the after-party held during the "Mad Dog Tour".
Unfortunately, I can't drink much alcohol, but the owner, Mr. Takuma Yura, was very friendly and I was glad to be able to talk to him.
4. TANGOYA BREWIER & PUBLIC HOUSE
A cafe and brewery located just a one-minute walk from Yosano Station.
There are always multiple types of beer available. Perfect place for beer lovers!
5. Amano-Hashidate [Beauty Spot]
Amano-hashidate is one of the Three Most Scenic Views of Japan.
(The other two are Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture and Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture.)
Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to visit here :-(
6. Iio-Jozo [Vinegar brewery]
Iio-Jozo has fans not only in Japan but all over the world.
This time, I was blessed with the opportunity to tour the brewery.
I will definitely be ordering online again!
7. aceto [Italian cuisine]
This is an Italian restaurant that was opened and operated by a vinegar shop, Iio-Jozo, to revitalize the local Tango region.
During the "Mad Dog Tour", a hand-rolled sushi party using vinegar from Iio-Jozo was held here. It's a wonderful restaurant where you can have fun in a Japanese-style space.
8. KISSUIEN Stay & Food [Hotel]
We stayed at this hotel during the "Mad Dog Tour".
This hotel is perfect for using the "Nuka to yuge" that will be introduced next.
9. Nuka to Yuge [Ferment Bath＆Sauna]
A hot spring facility where you can experience a Finnish sauna and a rice bran enzyme bath.
You may also enjoy "enzyme juice" at this site, which I loved so much!
10. Onojin Miso Soy sauce [shop]
A miso and soy sauce shop located very close to the hotel (KISSUIEN) (about a 3-minute walk). They also sell koji products.
11. Boulangerie TAKATA
I happened to come across this bakery while walking near the hotel (KISSUIEN).
(This shop is also about a 5-minute walk from the hotel.)
They have a lot of delicious looking breads, including bagels!
Unfortunately, I didn't have much room left in my stomach during the tour, but the only bagel - the orange bagel I bought was really delicious!
I was also surprised to see the variety of bagels available.
12. Konpira-san [Shrine]
This place is also within walking distance from the hotel.
The only guardian ”cat” statue in Japan is enshrined here.
It's a nice place to go for a walk.
Kyo-Tango area is a little inconvenient to go from the Tokyo region, but I would definitely like to visit again :-)