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A fine dish made with pufferfish and other ingredients from Izumo

"Uzuni," a Traditional Dish Preserved Since the Founding

Passed down since the restaurant's founding in 1882, "Uzuni" is a traditional hospitality dish taught directly by the Izumo Kokuso family and recorded in documents dating back to the Nara period. Made with "the bounty of Izumo," the dish features a thickened broth prepared from locally landed pufferfish, with kanpyo, shiitake mushrooms, and pieces of pufferfish added before thickening with kudzu starch. The broth is placed in the bowl first, then topped with rice, Japanese parsley, rock laver, and wasabi, with the rice gradually immersed in the broth while eating. This traditional local dish passed down in Izumo offers visitors and worshippers at Izumo Taisha a distinctive taste of the region.

Restaurant highlights

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  Fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, with five or more varieties available

  Seasonal San'in Flavors Fresh from the Region

  Fresh seasonal flavors from the San'in region are featured in dishes such as the "Seafood Rice Bowl," generously topped with five or more types of fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan, and the "Enmusubi Set Meal" (connection-themed set meal) lunch set, registered as part of a tourism initiative by Shimane Prefecture and distinguished by a heart-shaped carrot atop the soba.

Interior

A banquet hall accommodating both small groups and larger gatherings

The spacious interior features table seating, raised tatami seating, and a variety of banquet rooms accommodating groups from small gatherings to approximately 50 guests. For small weddings, the venue can also be used as a dressing area. Its location near Izumo Taisha in Izumo, Shimane, adds to the appeal, making the restaurant an accessible stop for both worshippers and sightseeing visitors.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

Located near the sightseeing landmark Izumo Taisha, this spacious restaurant offers a variety of banquet halls, making it suitable for lunch during group and organized tours. The menu features traditional specialties unique to the area, including fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and local dishes passed down in Izumo, served in a relaxed setting.