Sansui

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Japanese Food

Sansui offers a range of Ibaraki local specialties such as anglerfish hotpot, natto (fermented soybeans), and Okukuji shamo wildfowl dishes.
Kamameshi, individual pots of rice simmered with seasonal ingredients, is another well-known dish here. It is made using recipes passed down through three generations. At Sansui, the kamameshi is cooked with Koshihikari-type rice. The traditional cooking methods and variety of ingredients make this rice dish popular among all ages.
From tatami and individual counter seats to private rooms for events, Sansui is an excellent choice for any occasion. It is also the perfect place to experience the Ibaraki's regional cuisine!

Information

Address: 2-2-40 Izumicho, Mito City, Ibaraki
Access: By public transport:
10 minutes by bus from Mito Staton North Exit, get off at "Izumi-cho Ichi-chome", near the Mito Keisei Department Store
Or about 15 minutes walk from North Exit of Mito Station
By car: 20 minutes from Mito Minami IC on Kita-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: 11:00 - 14:30（L.O. 14:00）
17:00 - 21:00（L.O. 20:00）
Closed: Tuesday
Website: https://www.sansui-mito.com/
Contact: TEL: 029-221-3617

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