Chazenka: Recommended Japanese Restaurant by Tomoya Kawada

A hot spring inn steeped in history and tradition

Asaba is one of Japan's premier hot spring inns, where history and tradition come alive, and the delicate, refined hospitality stands out. Surrounded by beautiful nature, the cuisine emphasizes local ingredients, offering exquisite dishes that highlight seasonal flavors. The charm of this inn lies in its heartfelt service and the opportunity to fully enjoy the renowned hot springs. Each visit allows you to experience a luxurious moment of complete relaxation.

A renowned restaurant that has been awarded three Michelin stars for more than 10 years

Cantissance" was the youngest restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars by Michelin Tokyo in 2007, and has been awarded stars for more than a decade. Chef Shuzo Kishida once trained at the three-star restaurant "Astrance" in Paris, France, where he studied under Chef Pascal Barbot. The menu consists of only one omakase course. Enjoy the dishes created by using the cooking method that is best suited to each seasonal ingredient, emphasizing the three processes of ingredients, fire, and seasoning.

HAJIME, which at the time was the world's shortest three-star restaurant in Michelin history, was created in May 2008 by Hajime Yoneda under the theme of "creating a truly great restaurant. The meticulously detailed and rigorously calculated cuisine is a work of art that can be felt through all five senses. Still evolving day by day, the restaurant continues to surprise and impress people throughout Japan and the world.