Okayama
Local sake and local cuisine Sawaraya
Located in Kurashiki City’s historic Bikan District, the izakaya "Local sake and local cuisine Sawaraya" focuses on local sourcing, offering dishes featuring Okayama specialties like sawara (Spanish mackerel) and yellow garlic chives. The 200-year-old renovated traditional house provides a charming setting with views of a Japanese garden. The menu, paired with locally brewed sake, delivers a luxurious dining experience. With counter seating, tables, and tatami rooms, the restaurant accommodates a variety of occasions, from large gatherings to intimate meals.
If you want to casually enjoy local fish with some drinks, we recommend visiting a local izakaya. It’s the perfect place to have fun with friends. You can savor a variety of dishes such as shuto and shiokara (traditional sake accompaniments), local fish, transparent squid sashimi, grilled crab shell, and seafood bowls topped with generous amounts of salmon roe and sea urchin. Asking the staff or local patrons for recommendations on regional seafood specialties will make your trip even more memorable.
地酒と郷土料理 さわらや
Located in Kurashiki City’s historic Bikan District, the izakaya "Local sake and local cuisine Sawaraya" focuses on local sourcing, offering dishes featuring Okayama specialties like sawara (Spanish mackerel) and yellow garlic chives. The 200-year-old renovated traditional house provides a charming setting with views of a Japanese garden. The menu, paired with locally brewed sake, delivers a luxurious dining experience. With counter seating, tables, and tatami rooms, the restaurant accommodates a variety of occasions, from large gatherings to intimate meals.