Aso Hanabishi

Aso Hanabishi is a local cuisine restaurant located just a short walk from Aso Shrine. To offer the true flavors of Aso's natural bounty, they primarily use local seasonal ingredients, including local vegetables, and adhere to traditional cooking methods. The menu is diverse, featuring dishes such as beef cutlet bowls, sukiyaki, soba, and the local specialty, dago-jiru, offering a mix of Japanese and Western cuisines.

One of the most popular items is the menu featuring "Akaushi," a breed of Japanese beef raised in Aso. You can enjoy hearty Akaushi dishes such as the "Akaushi Aburi Beef Cutlet Bowl," where the lean red meat is seared rare, and the local specialty "Akaushi Don." For an even more authentic Aso experience, you can substitute the soup that comes with the set meals for dago-jiru.

Another highlight is the all-you-can-eat pickle buffet that comes with the set meals. As a popular restaurant, it's often crowded, especially on weekends, so be sure to visit with plenty of time to spare.