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Blending tradition and today
With quality food ingredients
From conscientiously selected river fish and seasonal mountain vegetables to organic produce, we only offer quality and healthy ingredients along your epicurean journeys. With its twists on classic dishes, we decisively retain a distinct sense of heart-warming traditions. This unique experience is a reflection of where Japan’s healthy culinary scene has been and where it is going.
about its local cuisine
The History of Bato onsen
Bato onsen is in Nakagawa-machi, Nasu-gun, at the most east of Tochigi prefecture neighboring to the border with Ibaraki prefecture.
Bato onsen is named after the town “Bato-machi” in the past.
And, the town is named after Mitsukuni Tokugawa, well-known for the historic incident “Mito-komon”, as he was named “Bato-in”.
In Edo era, the town was incorporated as the “Mito domain” in the country “Shimotsuke”.
It is a town with history.
Know more about the quality food ingredients in Isamikan
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Tochigi Wagyu
Tochigi Wagyu is a top-ranked Wagyu originated from Tochigi. The marbled red meat is fine and mouth-melting good, the fragrance just spreads with the elegant tastes and the deep umami. The balance simply redefines your understanding to high-quality beef!
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Basashi (raw horse meat)
The bright, reddish color and the buttery sensation are the signatures of basashi (raw horse meat). The low-fat yet high-iron, high-protein nutrient value is definitely sought-after. Basashi is best to enjoy with spices and special soy sauce. It is much loved by the local community.
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Wild game meat
"Yamizo Shishimaru" is the wild game of old town Nakagawa, targeting wild boars in the Yamizo mountain range as the wild boars in the areas are low-fat, low-calory, yet rich in nutrients. They are processed, and carefully inspected at specialized facilities for the best quality. The meats come with very little odor, a peony-like color, and an aromatic, deep flavor. The best season is winter when the wild boars are fat, but generally the meat is good to enjoy all year round.
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Itadaki trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
The TODEMASU brand rainbow trout is raised in Ashio-cho, Tochigi Prefecture, which is in the Nikko area, It is produced by multiplying large, healthy individuals over several generations.
The rainbow trout, which are usually shipped out after about two years, are carefully reared in the wild for four years.
The fatty, high-quality red meat is full of fine sweetness and flavour.
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Organic vegetables
We get our cooking ingredients from "Bambi Farm," a pesticide and chemical-free farm. The tiny little holes on the leaves are proof of safety and savory. And, we aim to pull out the natural flavor of the ingredients.
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Fertilized egg
These are fertilized eggs from healthy chickens raised in a free-range ranch with history. The chickens are free to run and they are fed with organic vegetables so the eggs. Never say you are not a big fan of raw eggs without trying these- they don’t come with the pungent smell.
(*) We are pleased to present the tastiest recipes for all the four seasons.
Dinner
Embark on a flavorful journey shaped by our chef’s culinary philosophy centered on the craft of reimagining local cuisine with the best use of seasonal ingredients.
From river-fresh sashimi, wild game meats, and top-ranked meats to organic produces and farm-to-table presentations, we only serve the best. Each dish unveils a fresh perspective on the cherished cuisine of the region, a celebration of tradition and culinary artistry woven into every bite.
Information about the dinner time
Dinner starts at 6 pm.
We may not be able to serve fresh and satisfying dishes if you were late,
please be punctual and present yourselves for dinner. Thank you!
Dinner Plan
The premium upgrade
While our standard package already offers Japanese wild boar meats and organic produce from local farms, the luxury premium upgrade even boasts top-ranked Tochigi wagyu. Be amazed by this exceptional culinary experience through adeptly merging local classic, delicious, and healthy elements.
Tochigi Wagyu Package
The utmost package with topped up top-ranked Tochigi Wagyu
Warm your stomach with 120g finest marbled beef on a ceramic grill and let the aromatic Tochigi Wagyu take your dining experience to new heights. It is the best gift for red meat lovers.
Horse Sashimi Package
Upgrade to get the premium horse sashimi
Bato Onsen is famous for “basashi (horse sashimi), which is highly nutritive with a skin-beautifying effect.
It’s a classic widely loved by the locals; it also helps with fatigue recovery and blood pressure regulation. Indulge in this utmost tasting sensation you can try nowhere else.
Isamikan Standard Package
Our satisfying standard package serving local produce, river fish, mountain vegetables, and organic vegetables. Farm-to-table, quality ingredients… it is your culinary indulgence.
Local brews & shochu liquors
Local liquors
Inviting guests to explore our curated selection of spirits, wines, and liquors from local breweries. Be amazed by chilled pure sales, or get to know our town with the wine-tasting set with 5 premium selections.
*Be surprised by our variety and the 5 daily selections
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Sours
Cassis, lemon, green apple, Kyoho grapes
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Tochiakane (berry yeasts)
An aromatic sweet liquor in pink made from berry sake yeasts.
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Hououbiden (peach)
A luxury taste brought to you by the use of topped-up nice and juicy ripe peach. Quantity limited, so aficionados- remember to make your reservation early!
Popular local brews
- Pure sake
- Tentaka, Akamaru Daina, Azumarikiahi, Goyotei, Kyokuko
- Shochu (distilled spirits)
- Isamikan original brew and Tochiakane (sweet potato/ wheat/ soba)
Isamikan Shochu
Original brew
An original distilled spirit proudly presented by ""SHIRASOU SYUZOU"", a local brewery in old town Nakagawa. Luxuriously made with sake yeasts.
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Tochiakane (sweet potato distilled spirit)
Made from Beniazuma, a premium local sweet potato.
Brewed and nicely distilled with “Tsuruhara” (a kind of fine sake yeast).
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Tochiakane 87 (HANA, wheat distilled spirit)
Made from local Tochigi wheat.
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Soba Shochu liquor
100% made from fresh and premium Yamizo soba from the Yamizo region. It is refreshing, coming with a soba fragrance.
Breakfast
The essence of our breakfast is sweet fish and local Koshihikari white rice. The freshly milled rice is cooked with local water and then served with selected side dish matches. Free-range chicken's fertilized eggs are much loved for their refreshing fragrance. A nutritious Japanese breakfast made with local produce to energize your day.
Information about the breakfast time
Breakfast starts at 8 a.m.
We're sorry! The package is not available at the moment. Please select the package with dinner only.
Restaurant
Experienced the “picks at their peak”
Enjoy your breakfast and dinner in Japan’s mesmerizing and unique style.
Indulge in the lovely space that invites intimate conversations at the partitioned tables
*A smoke-free dining venue
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