✨ Restaurant Highlights
A restaurant located within the cultural heritage garden, Ritsurin Park. You can enjoy meals or tea in this famous garden that changes its appearance with the seasons. In the morning, you can savor porridge in the clear air; in addition to the main building, dining is also available at the tea room "Hankatei" across the way. It offers meals and afternoon tea, making it a great spot to visit while strolling through Ritsurin Park.
📜 Restaurant Details
Located within the Ritsurin Garden, which has been rated three stars by the French travel guide "Michelin Green Guide: Japan" and designated as a national special scenic spot, the restaurant Hanaguritei is situated about 50 meters south of the main entrance of Ritsurin Garden, along the pine tree path. Here, you can enjoy meals while taking in the beautiful scenery of the renowned garden that changes with the seasons.
In the morning, you can savor porridge in the clear air; in addition to the main building, dining is also available at the tea house "Hankatei" across the street. The menu includes a limited quantity of tea porridge made with the dream tea variety "Goishi Tea," so it is recommended to inquire in advance.
Additionally, there are bento options such as the Matsukazehō bento featuring pine, bamboo, and plum grades, as well as wild bento, along with desserts like warabi mochi and afternoon tea items such as matcha. It is a great place to take a break while strolling through Ritsurin Garden. Dinner is by reservation only, accommodating one group of customers per day (starting from 5 people), allowing you to enjoy a unique dining experience in the charming Ritsurin Garden.
❓ Restaurant FAQ
🍽️ 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 some items have English labels.
🍽️ Can I take it to go?
Seasonal bento can be taken out, starting from 1,650 yen per serving, but a reservation is required at least 2 days in advance.
🍽️ Is there free Wi-Fi available in the store?
Free Wi-Fi is available: "Ritsurin-Free-WiFi."
🍽️ Can I make a reservation for a seat?
Reservations cannot be made for seats only; meals must be included when making a reservation.
🍽️ Do you need to buy a ticket for Ritsurin Garden?
Entry to the park requires a ticket.
🍽️ Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
If you have special dietary requirements (food allergies or vegetarian meals), some can be accommodated while others cannot. Therefore, please inquire in advance when making a reservation. Adjustments cannot be made on the day of the event.
