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Ganso Murasaki
A specialty kiritanpo restaurant serving more than 70 years of traditional flavor.
Founded in 1944 as the kappo-style restaurant “Murasaki,” it was reborn in 1977 as “Ganso Murasaki,” a specialty restaurant for Akita’s local dish kiritanpo. Since then, it has been known as a long-established favorite that continues to serve the same traditional flavors for over 80 years, drawing fans from across Japan.
The signature kiritanpo hot pot is all about the soup and the tanpo. The house-made soup brings out the full flavor of Hinai jidori chicken. Made with Akita Komachi rice from Odate and carefully handcrafted one by one, the tanpo has a rich taste you won’t find elsewhere. It holds its shape well in the hot pot and easily absorbs the flavor of the soup. Hokushika sake is also available, making it easy to enjoy the meal with local sake.
Inside, there is an irori hearth and an atmosphere that reflects the charm of a historic restaurant. The space has around 30 counter and table seats, as well as a private room for up to 8 guests. Nearby attractions include Keijo Park and the Odate, Kosaka Railway Rail Bike, making it an easy stop before or after sightseeing.
Highlights
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A long-established specialty kiritanpo restaurant founded in 1944.
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Its signature hot pot features house-made soup made with Hinai jidori chicken.
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Handcrafted tanpo made with Akita Komachi rice from Odate.
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A charming interior with an irori hearth, plus private rooms.
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Convenient to visit together with sightseeing at Keijo Park or the rail bike.
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Serving the same traditional flavors for over 80 years
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Counter and table seating, plus private rooms
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Tanpo carefully handcrafted one by one
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An interior with an irori hearth and the charm of a long-established restaurant
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The signature kiritanpo hot pot
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can I make a reservation?
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Reservations are available on weekdays. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Can the “Kiritanpo Hot Pot Set” be shipped?
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Shipping is available within Japan.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Keijo Park is about 5 minutes away by car, and the Odate, Kosaka Railway Rail Bike is Approx. 15 minutes away by car.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 元祖むらさき
- Postal Code
- 017-0847
- Address
- 12-9 Saiwaicho, Odate City, Akita
- Phone
- 0186-42-0741
- Hours
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm (Last food order at 1:30 pm), 5:00 pm–9:00 pm (Last food order at 8:30 pm), Sunday 11:00 am–2:00 pm (Last food order at 1:30 pm) No evening hours on Sundays Service ends when the soup runs out
- Closed on
- Monday
- Price Range
- Lunch from JPY 3,000, dinner from JPY 4,000
- Access
- Approx. 6 minutes on foot from Higashi-Odate Station on the JR Hanawa Line
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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