After the enzyme bath and sauna, flavors taste clearer than usual. Here are the seven Tango restaurants we confidently recommend for that palate.
On foot — walk straight there after your bath
Amiken · reservation recommended
Charcoal yakitori × bistro French · Sugitani, Mineyama
A hideaway where you can enjoy charcoal-grilled Tango chicken and French dishes made with Kyotango ingredients in one sitting. Our first choice for an evening sauna meal.
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Fukatabe · reservation recommended
Izakaya · Mineyama
A hideaway izakaya serving the seafood of Tango with house-made seasonings and vegetables. Pair it with local sake or craft beer.
Short drive — worth going a little further
tensen · reservation recommended
Charcoal yakitori bistro · Omiya
A charcoal yakitori bistro in a renovated old house. The owner, trained in French cuisine, grills Kyoto chicken and serves dishes where the sauces shine.
Special occasion — book ahead for the celebrated restaurants of Tango
Nawaya · reservation required
Japanese cuisine (wood fire) · Kurobe, Yasaka
Wood-fired Japanese cuisine opened in his hometown by chef Yoshioka, who trained at Wakuden. A course of vegetables from their own garden and wild-caught fish is one of the pinnacles of Tango food.
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Nishiiru · reservation required
Sushi kappo · Miyazu City
Reservation only, with just six counter seats in an old house in Miyazu. An omakase of Tango fish and Fuji vinegar, prepared by a chef from Portugal.
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raw · reservation required
French (wood fire) · Mitsu, Amino
A standalone restaurant on a cliff overlooking the Sea of Japan. Wood-fired steak and natural wine. Reservation only.
Lunch — after a daytime bath
Machimachi Annaijo · no reservation needed
Café and town information center · Mineyama
A café and coworking space in a converted lumber shop. The place for lunch in the center of Mineyama, and for gathering travel information.
Plan your day — build the day around a meal
All of these are popular restaurants. For those marked “reservation required,” of course, but also for those marked “reservation recommended,” we suggest booking in advance. If you are unsure how to combine them with your bathing experience, feel free to ask on our official LINE.
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Photos courtesy of each restaurant.