四時-しいじ-siiji — Restaurant in Otsu

An absolutely charming local restaurant. The service was lovely with the master, his wife and staff explaining each dish (even when we speak limited Japanese). The thought and care that went into each dish is evident. A huge thank you to the Otsu locals who were also dining at the same time—adding to the amazing atmosphere. We will be back to visit again soon...

We went here after our accommodation owner recommended it. The food was absolutely amazing, probably the best we have had in Japan so far. All of the staff were so friendly and made us feel right at home. We don't speak Japanese, but everyone was very patient and warm while we used Google translate to order. Highly recommend coming...

I was super impressed with the food, but the staff and the other guests really made it special! They happily made all the choices when I asked for whatever they recommended and it was all absolutely perfect. It was the sort of place that made me feel immediately at home (and wished I could make...