Enjoy the countryside scenery and Japanese cuisine at Hinakaya, a village on the Isemiya River. A quiet and luxurious holiday for adults♪ (TakiTown)

Beautiful Japanese Satoyama that makes you feel as if you have wandered into the world of folk tales, and Japanese-style thatched buildings that really catch your eye. A variety of exquisite dishes made with plenty of carefully selected ingredients that can be enjoyed in a quiet and relaxing space.

I would like to tell you about the blissful time spent at Hinakaya, a village on the Isemiya River.

Added on 2019/5/20
Earned one star in “Michelin Guide Aichi/Gifu/Mie 2019 Special Edition”!
*One star = excellent food worth visiting if you're in the area

If you see a large thatched roof beyond the lush green tea fields, that's your landmark.
It is filled with the owner's desire to preserve and convey the charm of Satoyama, which changes color with the seasons, to visitors.

The elegant exterior of the building further enhances the charm of Satoyama. ``Kaya'' (thatched roof) is another name for pampas grass. It seems to be a general term for plants of the Poaceae family, including plants such as Chigaya.

From every seat in the hall lined with tables, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the sky, mountains, and Miyagawa River. The tables are not too close together, so you can enjoy your meal in peace.

A stove in front of the kitchen boils water for tea.
Thatched roofs are said to be the most primitive type of roofs, and when a hearth or stove is used indoors, the smoke smokes the roof, making it more durable. It is also said to have an insect repellent effect. It's wisdom that has been passed down from ancient times.

A private room on the second floor.
On the other side of the shoji screen, you can see a gently flowing, sparkling river. It's a small, calm room.

The waiting room has a hearth.
An orderly space overlooking the mountains and river. It's full of atmosphere.

When you look up, you can see that the inside of the high roof is very elaborately constructed.
The wood grain illuminated by warm-colored lighting is beautiful, and the scale of the interior of the building is overwhelming.

This is the private room where we had our lunch course this time.
The three sides and the upper half are made of shoji glass, allowing you to enjoy the Japanese nature with its rich satoyama atmosphere while enjoying the delicious food. It is a sunken kotatsu, so it won't put strain on your feet.

The view from the veranda is also wonderful. All you can hear is the murmur of the river and the chirping of small birds.
In other words, it's a quiet and luxurious time for adults.

The course is finally beginning. The appetizer is ``millefeuille of yellowtail and Chinese cabbage''.
Made with yellowtail sashimi, thinly sliced Chinese cabbage, Rikyu fu, sea urchin, and Tosa vinegar jelly, the cute colors make your heart flutter, almost like a sweet. Not only does it have a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness, but it also has a pleasant aftertaste of sesame seeds that fills your mouth. From the first encounter to the aftertaste, it was a highly complete dish.

The chopstick rest is ``Surinagashi''.
Surinagashi is a Japanese dish made by grinding ingredients and spreading them with dashi stock. It contains oysters and turnips, and is topped with burdock chips. You can enjoy the deep flavor of the soup stock, the softness of the turnips that fall apart on your tongue, and the aromatic aroma of the burdock. The aftertaste was surprisingly refreshing, and even those who don't like shungiku could enjoy it.

The structure is vivid to the eye.
Young bluefin tuna, such as yellowfin tuna, Spanish mackerel, pearl oyster, and shime mackerel. It has an elegant taste.

A gorgeous and spectacular ``assortment of seasonal vegetables and delicacies.''
The atmosphere is like a work of art, reminiscent of ikebana. It is a truly luxurious dish, with plenty of vegetables such as taro and pumpkin, and delicacies such as salmon roe and sea urchin. The jelly-filled sukeko (pollock roe) was irresistibly delicious, with its chewy texture and sweet and spicy flavor.

The grilled dish ``Miso Yuan-yaki Spanish Mackerel'' is apparently grilled over charcoal.
Was the mackerel this soft? It had a fluffy texture that I expected. In the foreground is a pink camellia radish. The sweet and sour pickled radish shaped like a flower is so cute.

"Root vegetable rice" cooked in a clay pot.
The flavors of daikon radish, carrot, burdock, shiitake mushroom, and mukago are well absorbed into the fluffy cooked rice. All the vegetables are soft!
What's on top of the bright green rapeseed flowers is yuba. It had a light texture that you could eat as much as you want.

We had delicious cooked rice, and we were able to take home what we couldn't finish.

The sweet after-meal is ``Nama Yatsuhashi.''
The elegant sweetness of the sprinkled soybeans and the miso bean paste wrapped up the luxurious course of Japanese cuisine. When I suddenly looked outside, I saw a calm river flowing at the same pace, and sunlight reflecting diffusely. It was a fulfilling time. ``Thank you for the meal'' with all my heart.

This is a Japanese restaurant run by Uosuke, who is famous for his candied sweetfish.
In the store's showcase, you can also find kanroni that you can purchase to take home.

``Nukamaya'' stands quietly in a rural landscape typical of Japan.
This is an attractive restaurant that is overflowing with quality without being too overstated, yet has an overwhelming presence. When you step into a world that resembles a Japanese painting, you will find a tranquil indoor space, a landscape of a woodland rich in nature, and colorful Japanese cuisine made with plenty of seasonal ingredients. Why not take a break from the hustle and bustle of society and your daily duties?

【basic information】
Address 615 okase, Taki-cho TakiTown
Phone number 0598-39-8080

business hours
[Lunch] 11:00-15:00 (Entry until 13:30) Reservations preferred
[Dinner] 17:00-21:00 (Entry until 19:00) Reservation required two days in advance

Dishes (excluding tax)
・Kaiseki meal (course)
[Lunch] 2,800 yen Weekdays only (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
3,800 yen, 5,000 yen, 8,000 yen, 10,000 yen
Chef's choice 10,000 yen - 20,000 yen

[Night] 5,000 yen, 8,000 yen, 10,000 yen
Chef's choice 10,000 yen - 20,000 yen

Closed on Wednesdays (in the case of a public holiday, the following Thursday); temporary closures during the year-end and New Year holidays

Access: Approximately 15 minutes from Sewataki Interchange on the Ise Expressway

*Information as of April 2018. Prices may have changed, so please check with your contact information before making your trip.

[Featured in Michelin Guide Aichi/Gifu/Mie 2019 Special Edition! ]
Hinakaya has been awarded one star in the Michelin Guide. In addition to Nakamaya, there are many restaurants and eateries in Mie that are introduced, so please use it as a gourmet guide.