INSIDE NIPPONIA GOKASHO
Concept
KOMACHI, in the old kitchen of
the hotel NIPPONIA Gokasho
The Tonomura Uhei residence, home of an Omi merchant family since the late Edo period, has been restored as a luxury hotel after more than 160 years. Its kitchen is now run by the okami, the proprietress.
Relaxed, unpretentious cooking in a free style, and together with our guests, a new chapter in the history of this house.
Certified sake sommelierThe okami chooses your sake
Course
Seasonal Fusion Omakase Course
Seasonal Japanese cooking with a free, fusion touch, including some ingredients from Shiga.
¥11,000tax included
We serve the course only. The menu changes with the seasons and the day's ingredients.
Sake & Drinks
Sake chosen by
a certified sake sommelier
We always have five local sakes from Shiga and five from other parts of Japan. When a bottle is finished, the next one comes from a different brewery, so the selection changes with every visit.
We also serve Shiga craft beer, Shiga whisky and wine from Higashiomi. There are no all-you-can-drink plans.
RECOMMENDED
Sake Tasting Set
Choose any three sakes from Shiga or other regions, about 360 ml in total.
¥1,650tax included
Space
A kitchen with six counter seats
Seating is mainly at the six-seat counter. For families with children or groups of seven or eight, we may be able to seat you in a small tatami area. Please ask when you send your reservation request.
Okami
The OkamiCertified sake sommelier
For ten years I have run an izakaya with my husband. He is the chef, and I am the okami who chats with guests at the counter. In our third year I qualified as a kikisake-shi, a certified sake sommelier, and studied Japan's national drinks, sake, shochu and awamori, in depth.
Now I have opened KOMACHI on my own, in the kitchen of NIPPONIA Gokasho.
Information
Information
- Name
- Itamae Nyobo no Omotenashi KOMACHI
- Cuisine
- Seasonal fusion omakase course only
¥11,000 (tax included) - Hours
- 17:00–20:00
Until 22:00 when there are no hotel guests - Closed
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Reservations on closed days may be possible. Please ask. - Seats
- 6 counter seats
- Reservations
- Required, at least 1 week in advance
Hotel guests: NIPPONIA front desk. Other guests: reservation form. We cannot accept guests without a reservation. - Payment
- Cash only (Japanese yen)
- Parking
- Free parking nearby
Access
Access
645 Gokasho Kondo-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga 529-1405, Japan
Inside NIPPONIA Gokasho Omi Merchant Town
By train: JR Notogawa Station, then the Ohmi Bus to the “Kondo” stop, about 3 minutes on foot.
By car: about 20 minutes from Yokaichi IC.
Q&A
Frequently asked questions
QCan I dine here without staying at the hotel?
Yes. Please send a reservation request using the form below. Hotel guests can reserve at the NIPPONIA front desk.
QCan I come without a reservation?
We are sorry, but we cannot accept guests without a reservation.
QHow far in advance should I reserve? What about cancellations?
Please reserve at least 1 week before your visit. Cancellations must be made at least 3 days before.
QCan I reserve by phone?
We are unable to take reservations by phone. Please use the form below, or the front desk if you are staying at the hotel.
QWhich days are you closed?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Reservations on closed days may be possible, so please ask.
QHow can I pay?
Cash only (Japanese yen).
QCan you accommodate food allergies?
We are sorry, but we cannot accommodate allergies.
QCan I bring children?
A special menu for children up to around 10 years old may be available. Please ask when you send your request.
QDo you have all-you-can-drink plans?
No. We recommend the Sake Tasting Set (three sakes, about 360 ml, ¥1,650).
Reservations
Reservations & inquiries
Reservations are required at least 1 week in advance. We cannot accept guests without a reservation.
Staying at NIPPONIA Gokasho
Please reserve at the hotel front desk.
Not staying at the hotel
Please send a request using this form. We will reply by email. A reply may take up to a week.
We are unable to take reservations by phone.