宿月 — Restaurant in Kotohira

I visited last year by myself and it remains one of my favourite meals. The chef is a very nice man who prepares the food with lots of skill and attention to detail.

Everything from the beginning tea to the final dessert was flavourful and memorable. I only speak a little Japanese, but the chef was happy to chat with me and explain the different dishes, ingredients, and cooking processes. Each course of the meal was flavourful and beautifully presented.

I ordered the lunch udon course (Seigetsu 霽月), but I wish I was able to stay for dinner too and continue talking with the chef while he cooks more delicious food. Hopefully I can visit Kotohira again so I can enjoy another...

"A Japanese restaurant located at the foot of Kotohira Konpira Shrine, offering traditional cuisine, tempura, and sushi made with fresh seafood from the Setouchi region. Reservations are necessary in advance, but the owner provides attentive cooking and service at the counter. Due to its exceptional quality compared to other Japanese restaurants in the area, I highly recommend choosing this place instead of dining at...

We made our reservation on their website and it was easy. They will email you back to ask for details, we used google translate and it went well. This place is located near the staircase up to Kotohira Shrine. We went there for lunch on our way down from the Shrine. The food is amazing and fresh! The chief will cook in front of you and it is always amazing to see their skill up...