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A restaurant set within a cultural heritage garden, offering meals alongside beautiful views of a traditional Japanese garden.
Hanazonotei, located within Ritsurin Garden—a cultural heritage garden designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and awarded the prestigious three-star rating by France’s Michelin Green Guide Japan—is a dining establishment offering meals accompanied by exquisite views. Situated approximately 50 meters south of the main entrance, along a picturesque avenue of pine trees, Hanazonotei provides guests the opportunity to savor meals and tea while enjoying the garden’s seasonal beauty.
Breakfast offerings, including the refreshing morning rice porridge, are served at both the main building and the Hankatei teahouse across from it. A notable specialty is the "Chagaisan," a limited-availability tea porridge prepared with the rare "Goishi-cha" tea, which visitors are encouraged to inquire about in advance.
Additional menu items include Shokado bento sets in variations of "Sho," "Chiku," and "Bai," as well as Nodate bento. Traditional Japanese sweets like warabimochi and beverages such as matcha tea are also available, making it an ideal spot for a meal or rest during your visit to Ritsurin Garden. For a uniquely atmospheric experience, the restaurant offers an exclusive dinner reservation for one group per evening (minimum of five guests), allowing visitors to enjoy the enchanting night ambiance of Ritsurin Garden.
A dining establishment operating within Ritsurin Garden.
It is advisable to inquire in advance about "Chagaisan," a tea porridge made from rare Goishi-cha tea.
Morning rice porridge is also served at the Hankatei teahouse.
Shokado bento sets accompanied by tarai-udon noodles.
Matcha tea and other refreshments available, ideal for a break during garden strolls.
Evening dining is available by reservation only, limited to one group per night.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
Menus with photos are available. Partial English descriptions are provided.
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Can I get take-out?
Seasonal bento boxes starting from 1,650yen are available for takeout with reservations required two days in advance.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
Ritsurin-Free-WiFi available.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
Reservations for seating only are not accepted. Please reserve meals in advance.
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Is an admission fee required for Ritsurin Garden?
Yes, a separate garden admission fee is required.
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Can special dietary requirements be accommodated?
Some dietary requests (such as allergies or vegetarian meals) can be accommodated, while others cannot. Advance reservation and inquiry are necessary. Same-day requests cannot be accommodated.
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Is a reservation required?
Except for café-style light meals, reservations must be made at least two days in advance for all meal options.
