Fujioto — Restaurant in Nagiso

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This wasn’t the place we had planned to have lunch. However, when we arrived in Tsumago, it turned out to be the only open restaurant—apparently, the season hasn’t started yet. Still, it was a lucky coincidence. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. One of the ladies helped me choose my meal.

The beef, tender and grilled on a magnolia leaf, was very flavorful. The set (1950 yen) included rice, miso soup (also with a hint of magnolia), and pickles. The fish in sweet sauce (650 yen) was so soft—thanks to long marinating—that it could be eaten whole. Though honestly, we didn’t enjoy it that much. The soba was, well, just soba.

The portions were a bit small, so we didn’t really feel full.

The restaurant has an interesting interior and a charming...

A traditional japanese place, but tourist friendly. They can speak perfect english, spanish, italian... It was amazing to find this place after the hiking. The food was delicious, the portions perfect, the service excellent and the atmosphere quite and beautiful. They have all kind of options, even without pork and vegetarian. They have stamppus!!❤️ It began raining a lot when we were leaving and the lady/owner even gave us an umbrella to not get wet. All and all we would recommend this place to everyone that finds themselves hiking there. Im sure we will be there in a different season. Maybe...

The dining room and garden near the entrance makes this an attractive place to stop after the hike from Magome-juku. You order and pay before sitting at a table. The cold water available as self-service (water pitcher and cups) was very delicious. I know. Who comments about the taste of water, right? Perhaps it was the arduous hike or the fact that it seems to be mountain-sourced? The portion size and food quality was less than what one might expect given the price so I have it at 3 stars. This place is large so it can accommodate tour groups and large sightseeing...