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Kachu Furusato-kan
Enjoy ingredients from Kochi! A casual eatery for tourists and families alike.
This dining spot is located inside “Kachu Furusato-kan” in eastern Kochi Prefecture. It is well loved as a place where locals and tourists can gather and connect. It has also ranked highly in popular restaurant rankings in Kochi Prefecture, making it well known in the area.
The restaurant is known for dishes that make the most of local specialties. Its signature menu items are the “Kama-age Chirimen Don” and the “Kakiage Chirimen Don.” The “Kama-age Chirimen Don” is generously topped with locally caught small fish. The “Kakiage Chirimen Don” features a kakiage fritter made with small fish and mountain vegetables. Other options include dishes made with local vegetables, such as eggplant curry and seared eggplant. The menu offers a wide variety of choices.
The interior has around 30 table seats. It is often visited by families and tourists. There is also an attached corner selling souvenirs and local specialty products, including items made with local vegetables. Every Wednesday, the popular “Wednesday Market” is held here and draws many local people. Historic buildings are scattered around the area, making this a great place to take a break while exploring.
Highlights
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A popular dining spot known for rice bowls topped with local chirimen whitebait.
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The signature dishes are the “Kama-age Chirimen Don” and “Kakiage Chirimen Don.”
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A good selection of dishes made with local vegetables, including eggplant curry and seared eggplant.
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The 30-seat dining space is lively with families and tourists.
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Includes a souvenir corner and is an ideal place to take a break during a walk.
Photos
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The signature “Kakiage Chirimen Don”
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The “Kama-age Chirimen Don” is also popular
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There are also dishes made with local vegetables
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The restaurant also has tatami seating
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An attached corner sells souvenirs and local specialty products
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A dining spot inside “Kachu Furusato-kan”
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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Yes. Reservations are accepted by phone.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes. “Nora Clock,” “Aki Castle Ruins,” and “Doi Kachu Samurai Residences” are all within Approx. a 5-minute walk.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 廓中ふるさと館
- Postal Code
- 784-0042
- Address
- 1017-1 Doi, Aki, Kochi 784-0042
- Phone Number
- 0887-34-0701
- Hours
- 11:00am–Last food order at 2:30pm *Facility hours: 9:00am–4:30pm
- Closed on
- Monday, and irregular closures on Thursday and Friday
- Price Range
- From ¥1,000
- Access
- Approx. 10 minutes by car from Aki Station on the Gomen-Nahari Line
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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