Mito Yamaguchi-rou

Mito City

Central Ibaraki

Japanese Food

This restaurant uses local ingredients to make traditional dishes using recipes dating from the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
Yamaguchi-rou is a must-visit for anyone looking for a truly authentic Japanese dining experience!

Information

Address: 1-5-20 Daikumachi, Mito
Access: By public transport: 10 minutes by bus from Mito Station, get off at "Daikumachi" and walk for 3 minutes. Or 10 minutes by taxi
By car: 10 minutes from the Mito-Kita IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: 11:00 - 23:00 (L.O. 22:00)
Closed: Sundays, public holidays
Website: https://yamaguchirou.com/honten/
Contact: 029-231-1231
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 6
Microbuses: 2
Large buses: 1

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Wagyuan is a popular restaurant where guests can savor Hitachi Beef and Hanazono Beef, two wagyu specialties of Ibaraki Prefecture. The restaurant is surrounded by a beautiful traditional garden that harmonizes with the tranquil Japanese-style interior. Diners can enjoy a delicious meal in this serene, hidden oasis.
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This authentic restaurant incorporates traditional Kyoto cuisine and Edo (the original name of Tokyo) cuisine. It is the first restaurant in Ibaraki Prefecture to be recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as a 'Culinary Masters', a nationally recognised award system for chefs. It is also featured in the renowned French restaurant guide "Gault et Millau Japan 2023," which represents one of the finest establishments in Ibaraki.
The owner, who has dreamed of becoming a chef since childhood, honed his skills in high-end ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants). In 1993, he opened "Kyoyuzen® Hanamiyako®," where he traveled to production areas across the country to carefully select ingredients. As a pioneer of terroir, he is dedicated to using the rich ingredients of Ibaraki Prefecture, offering seasonal dishes throughout the year. The authentic sukiya-style restaurant has three traditional Japanese-style rooms, with decorations and furnishings created b…

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