Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo, Japan｜Iwaya

This restaurant was recommended to us by a local friend. It is a traditional restaurant in a beautiful setting with amazing food. The only drawback is that you sit on the floor or in very low chairs just barely off the floor. While traditionally Japanese, it was very uncomfortable on my knees. Still, the food and service were amazing, as was the overall experience. I recommend a reservation. Even with my bad knees, I'd do it again!

Amazing Japanese bbq tradition

2023.6.9 Thank you for welcoming me with a smile even though the reservation time was significantly delayed due to the straying of the car navigation system of the rental car. . Appetizer is black soybean edamame. The taste of beans is thick and delicious. Yosaku Ajidori Sukiyaki 4,580 yen…The Yosaku Ajidori chicken is free-range in the nature of Tamba Sasayama and given plenty of exercise. Freshly picked local vegetables are crisp and fresh. The special warishita had just the right amount of salt and was not salty until the end. Live amago salt-grilled 880 yen. The specially cultivated rice (Koshihikari) grown by the owner was also delicious. On the way home after paying, he told me that I could see fireflies if I parked the car at a nearby bridge and flashed the hazard lamps. I was deeply moved by the fireflies I saw for the first time ^ _ ^ Thank you for your kindness.