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Hirasansou

比良山荘

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Savor Asian black bear Tsukinabe with sweet, clean fat and charcoal-grilled sweetfish at this renowned Japanese restaurant nestled in the Shiga countryside

  • Tsukinabe bear hot pot with sweet, clean fat
  • Salt-grilled sweetfish eaten whole from the head
  • Spring-only hana-sansho hot pot
  • Private rooms overlooking a Japanese garden
  • Attentive and caring hospitality
  • Ideal for a special meal with someone important

Nestled at the foot of Mount Hira in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Hirasansou is a Japanese restaurant serving mountain-edge Yamanobe cuisine that luxuriously elevates the seasonal blessings of nature. Its signature Tsukinabe hot pot features Asian black bear meat with snow-white fat that is astonishingly sweet and clear in flavor, while a springtime variation paired with refreshing mountain pepper blossoms (hana-sansho) is also renowned. In summer, the dining table is graced by seasonal delights such as salt-grilled sweetfish, carefully grilled over charcoal until aromatic and eaten whole from head to tail, alongside fragrant sweetfish rice. Overlooking a meticulously manicured Japanese garden, the sukiya-style private rooms are enveloped in tranquility, offering an escape from the everyday bustle to converse with someone special. With attentive tableside service ensuring flawless cooking of the hot pot and warm hospitality throughout, guests can enjoy a singular, luxurious dining experience with course meals in the ¥40,000 range.

Details

Cuisine
Address
94 Katsuragawabomuracho, Otsu-shi, Shiga 520-0475, Japan (Hirasanso)

Address in Japanese: 滋賀県大津市葛川坊村町94 比良山荘

Phone
077-599-2058
Budget
Lunch
¥40,000–¥49,999
Dinner
¥40,000–¥49,999
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Payment
  • Credit cardAccepted(VISA, Mastercard, American Express)
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
40 seats
  • Table seats
  • Private room
  • Tatami room
  • Counter seats
Smoking
Separate smoking area
Parking
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Accessibility
No
Power outlets
No
Private hire
Available

Opening hours

Mon
  • 11:30–14:00
  • 17:00–19:00
Tue–WedClosed
Thu–Sun
  • 11:30–14:00
  • 17:00–19:00
Holidays
  • 11:30–14:00
  • 17:00–18:30

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Private rooms
  • Open for lunch

Map & access

94 Katsuragawabomuracho, Otsu-shi, Shiga 520-0475, Japan (Hirasanso)

Address in Japanese: 滋賀県大津市葛川坊村町94 比良山荘

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