Yanagiya.

Restaurant Yanagiya in Mizunami, Gifu, Japan, offers a captivating dining experience steeped in tradition. Set in a beautifully restored Edo period house, diners enjoy their meals in private rooms featuring low fire pits filled with sand, reminiscent of traditional irori settings. The unique cooking method involves skewering seasonal ingredients, which guests can watch cook over charcoal, enhancing the meal's rustic charm. Yanagiya prides itself on using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients, with a seasonal menu that shifts throughout the year, offering dishes like ayu in summer and bear in winter. With intimate horigatatsu seating and personalized service from kimono-clad staff, every visit feels special, making Yanagiya not just a restaurant, but a culinary journey through Japan's rich flavors and history.