Sakura Saku, a Specialty Sakura Meat Restaurant

Sakura Saku is a specialty restaurant serving sakura meat (horse meat) dishes. In the Suwa area of Shinshu, horse meat has long been part of the local food culture. Here, you can enjoy it prepared in many ways, including horse sashimi, steak, and hot pot. Carefully selected high-quality horse meat is paired with fresh highland vegetables from Yatsugatake and the Japanese Alps, creating local flavors that have become especially popular.

For horse sashimi, the restaurant offers a variety of cuts, including marbled meat, loin, fillet, and short rib. One of the highlights is being able to enjoy the differences in flavor and texture. Popular set meals include the "Horse Sashimi Zanmai Set Meal," "Sakura Saku Gozen," "Horse Cutlet Set Meal," and "Sakura Don." Horse meat is considered low in calories and fat, and its high nutritional value has also made it popular with health-conscious diners. The restaurant also serves "Sakura Nabe," a horse meat sukiyaki dish that has long been enjoyed alongside sashimi.

The restaurant is located in central Chino City, making it easy to stop by between sightseeing plans. Inside, there are table seats, counter seats, and tatami rooms for banquets, and it can accommodate group dining for 4 to 24 people.