Rakuza Kōyōken

The menu features horse sashimi and sakura meat dishes, considered a specialty of the Ina region, as well as sakurabana donburi, sakura steak, Shinshu and Takato soba noodles, and other dishes that make the most of local ingredients. The local cuisine is full of charm that attracts visitors.

The building is in harmony with the natural landscape of the mountainous Takato area and has a relaxed atmosphere that makes use of wood and Japanese design. The light streaming in through the windows, the quiet air, and the conversation of customers enjoying the local food naturally blend together to create a comfortable space.

Rakuza Benihaken operates in the form of an establishment serving local cuisine as a workshop restaurant in the town of Takato and emphasizes ties to the local culture. With a focus on horse meat dishes and soba (buckwheat noodles), the restaurant has long been known for its support of local food.