Himeji City
🍜 Katsuisen (活水軒)レストラン 活水軒
Himeji City
About Katsuisen (活水軒)
The restaurant located within Kōkoen, a Japanese garden that offers a view of Himeji Castle.
Details
Kassuisen is a restaurant located within the Japanese garden "Kōkōen," which is set against the backdrop of the World Heritage Site "Himeji Castle." Kōkōen features nine uniquely styled gardens, with the "Oyashiki no Niwa" (御屋敷之庭) being the largest, allowing guests to enjoy the scenery while dining.
Kassuisen offers limited sets such as "Hime Gozen" (姬御膳) and "Kanbei Gozen" (官兵衛御膳). The most popular dishes include sea eel cuisine, with signature sets like sea eel rice bowl and sea eel tempura served with udon or soba noodles being must-tries. In addition to the meals, there is a rich selection of local Harima sake, along with tasting combinations that sake lovers should definitely try. There are also matcha sets and dessert sets available, and during the summer, seasonal shaved ice is offered, making it a perfect spot to take a break while strolling.
Every seat in the restaurant offers a view of the garden, allowing guests to appreciate the beauty of the changing seasons while enjoying lunch or afternoon tea.
Highlights
A restaurant located within the Japanese garden "Kōkuen." Every seat offers a view of the "Oyashiki no Niwa." The most popular dish is the eel cuisine, featuring eel rice bowls and eel tempura. There are also desserts and sweet treats, making it a great place to rest during a stroll.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a foreign language menu or a menu with photos? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)
There is a menu with photos, and the menu is available in Japanese and English.
Do you have a vegetarian menu?
Sorry, there is no vegetarian menu.
Can it be taken out?
No takeout service available.
Is there free Wi-Fi available in the store?
Free Wi-Fi is available: "Himeji-Wifi."
Can I reserve a seat?
Reservations can be accepted on weekdays, except during peak seasons (spring, autumn, and the end of the year to the beginning of the new year).
Recommended Tours & Activities
Essential Information
Address
68 Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Site of the Former West Residence Garden of Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden
Phone
079-289-4131
Getting There
(1) About a 15-minute walk from JR "Himeji" Station and Sanyo Electric Railway "Sanyo Himeji" Station. (2) Get off at the Shinki Bus "Himeji Castle Otemon-mae" bus stop and walk for about 5 minutes.
Hours / Holidays
December 29-30
Website
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