🍜 Yamamoto-ya Uohama

Located near Nagahama Port in the northeastern part of Lake Biwa, this specialty shop offers Biwa trout. You can taste a variety of dishes made from Biwa trout personally caught by the fisherman owner and his partners. The trout, caught by hand, is processed on the boat and cooked the same day, ensuring freshness. Biwa trout is a unique species of salmonid found only in Lake Biwa and is a rare fish in the market. With its beautiful silver scales, it is praised as the "gem of Lake Biwa." The meat is rich in fat and has a flavor similar to high-quality tuna. The dishes featuring Biwa trout are diverse, including sashimi, grilled trout, ham, and Nanban-zuke trout. In addition to the elaborate bento filled with sashimi, sushi, and cream sauce stir-fried trout, you can also enjoy shabu-shabu kaiseki cuisine in the evening. The rice, soy sauce, miso, and other ingredients used in the meals are all carefully selected from local produce in Shiga Prefecture, reflecting a dedication to quality ingredients.

A specialty shop for Biwa trout operated by fishermen from Lake Biwa. Biwa trout is a rare fish species unique to Lake Biwa. You can enjoy incredibly fresh Biwa trout that has been processed live on the boat. There are various dishes available, including sashimi and shabu-shabu. We insist on using locally sourced ingredients.