【滋賀県大津市】至福のひととき : Hira Sanso

Hira Sanso, a lodge surrounded by the tranquility of Mt. Hira, offers its love for mountain ingredients in every season. Wild vegetables in spring, sweetfish in summer, matsutake mushrooms in autumn, and bear in winter. Founded in 1959 in the inner sanctuary of Mt. Hiei, it is a place where you can savor the bounty of the mountains of Shiga, and its cuisine plays a colorful role with the mountains. Wild vegetables in spring, sweetfish in summer, matsutake mushrooms in autumn, and bear meat in winter, the pride of Hira Sanso. Sweetfish dishes are the pioneers and fascinates. And bear meat, a taste of the bitter cold of winter. Mountain delicacies caught by hunters, bringing out the best in their flavor. The moon hotpot is a Hira Sanso masterpiece that satisfies the soul. Sake, shochu, whiskey, beer. We have a selection of alcohol that harmonizes with the cuisine. The wine cellar has more than 50 different brands. And there is also a wide selection of souvenirs. Sweetfish Sushi, sweetfish with sansho pepper, a memorable dish. Hirasanso remains unchanged in the changing times. Continuing the traditions of Mr. Ito, the third generation owner. Using local ingredients and meeting the expectations of our customers. The restaurant is located close to Kyoto. A one-hour journey, a special moment. On the Saba Kaido road, where the aromas of Kyoto hang in the air. Hirasanso is a restaurant that serves mountain cuisine. Pursuing the unique flavors of this region. Listening to our customers' voices and truly seeking them. Respecting the original form, like sweetfish. Expressing bear meat as a delicacy. Loving mountain delicacies and putting passion into our cuisine. Hirasanso, the name of the restaurant, is the melody of the mountains. Seasonal flavors, songs that resonate in the heart. Mountain cuisine, the philosophy that has led us to this point. [Introduction to Restaurants ratings nationwide] We visit about 300 restaurants a year, from star-ranked restaurants to Standing bar mainly in Tokyo. We are certified wine experts and like to pair wine with meals. We use the following five-point scale to evaluate restaurants. 5.0 - outstanding A supreme restaurant that will remain in your memory for the rest of your life. 4.5 - Brilliant Beyond satisfaction, we are moved. A special Restaurants that you'll want to use for important occasions in your life. A famous restaurant that you can confidently recommend to others. 4.0 - excellent Very satisfied. A restaurant that gives you more satisfaction than the price would suggest. A restaurant that you'll definitely want to visit again. 3.5 - good Not bad. Food and service that matches the price. I might visit again depending on the situation. 3.0 - fair Disappointing. Food and service that doesn't match the price. I can't imagine visiting again.