Higurashi — Restaurant in Kawadu

Everything about this place is incredible. We showed up at about 3pm on a weekday for some lunch after a walk to the seven falls. It’s on the walking track so a great place to stop for lunch. We were first greeted by some beautiful tiny plants at the bottom of the steps, along with tiny brown paper bags to match!!! We walked the stairs and the couple who run the restaurant and museum greeted us and showed us where to put our shoes. We sat down and ordered a drink and some lunch. We first had a tour of the museum which is absolutely wonderful! The man who serves at the resturant is the artist himself, and it is a joy to be in an artists working space. He showed us how he creates his art and walked us through the museum and even showed us his studio and some current works in progress. The artwork itself is fantastic, so easy to get lost in and imagine. Well worth the 500JPY entry fee on its own! We then stayed for lunch and had an udon set as well as a bbq fish. The couple make their own charcoal for the bbq! We also had two rice balls, the miso and the shoyu. Both were excellent! The food was all fantastic, served with care, home made and fresh ingredients that speak for themselves. There are also lovely ceramics available for purchase at a very reasonable price! The house itself is lovely to spend time in, amongst the forest with the smell of charcoal and good food. It felt very safe and relaxing to be there, we were very glad we decided to take the stairs to a restaurant we didn’t know much about. 10/10! Thank you...

This tiny restaurant sits along the Path of the Seven Waterfalls (Nanataki Trail) between Nashimoto and Yugano, near the town of Kawazu in the Izu region of Japan. It’s small, cozy, and full of character, the kind of place that immediately feels personal and genuine. The warmth and personality of the hosts give it a unique charm and a sense of life that’s hard to find elsewhere.

The food was wonderful. I ordered ぜんざい (zenzai), a sweet red bean soup with a soft rice dumpling, and it was absolutely delicious. It was my first time trying zenzai, and it couldn’t have been a better experience, rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced in sweetness.

There’s also a small souvenir corner inside, offering beautiful handmade porcelain items such as sake cups, rice and miso bowls, and teapots. It’s worth visiting not only for the food but also to support the lovely people who run this place.

Peaceful, heartfelt, and surrounded by nature, enjoying such a meal in the middle of waterfalls and bamboo forests is an experience in itself. A hidden gem that truly...

My friend’s family and I visited here around 5 months ago. They were some of the most authentic and down to earth folk I’ve ever met. They showed us their fantastic artwork around the house and cooked up a mean red miso soup. On top of that all they have wares you are not able to find anywhere else in the WORLD. So if you are planning on visiting Japan (Especially Kawazu) these wonderful people and their shop are a must visit. {Yes they speak English as well ;)

A small note to the owners as well: You guys are incredible people and business owners. If I find myself in Japan again I will 110% be stopping by to say hello and have a lot of your red miso soup.

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