1 The Grace of Japanese Hospitality

The attentive hospitality that generations of proprietresses have cherished, caring for each guest individually. Trained in traditional Japanese arts like tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and dance, they embody the grace of Japanese etiquette in their movements and conduct. Regular guests are captivated by conversations with Ms. Udono, who possesses deep knowledge of Hyogo's traditional and culinary culture. Each Matsunoya staff member creates special moments that make guests want to return, attending to their needs while maintaining seasonal aesthetics.

2 The Grace of Cuisine

Themed around Bounties of Hyogo's Five Provinces, the cuisine abundantly features seasonal mountain and sea ingredients. Guests enjoy refined kaiseki dishes that preserve natural flavors, including soups with rich broth aromas and fresh Seto Inland Sea sashimi. Regular guests eagerly await seasonal specialties like summer conger eel from Awaji Island and winter Kasumi crab from the Japan Sea. Lunch features seasonal dishes like tender Akashi octopus garnished with edible flowers, served on purple cabbage-dyed rice paper resembling thin ice.

3 The Grace of Architecture

Built in 1907 as trader Obayashi Yasukichi's residence, this approximately 110-year-old building is designated as Kobe City's traditional building. Its impressive stone walls and dignified sukiya-style architecture, combined with Taisho-era Western additions, create a striking fusion of Japanese and Western styles. The grounds feature a white sand rock garden, adorned with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage in fall.

4 The Grace of Décor

The space is adorned with furnishings passed down through generations at Matsunoya, including hanging scrolls and antiques. Seasonal flower arrangements embodying Japanese aesthetic sensibilities and decorative items displayed for traditional events and festivals delight visiting guests.

5 The Grace of Tradition

Along with promoting ryotei culture, the proprietress focuses on sharing Japanese traditional culture and performing arts. The restaurant regularly hosts events related to traditional song and dance closely tied to ryotei culture, including performances of Awaji ningyo joruri puppet theater, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property with 500 years of history. These events receive high praise for allowing guests to enjoy intimate performances while savoring ryotei cuisine and sweets.

6 The Grace of Performance

As part of their cultural initiatives, they have hosted performances featuring wadaiko drums and yokobue flutes, Kamigata rakugo comedy shows in collaboration with Kirakukan (Kobe's traditional performing arts hub), and Noh theater appreciation events. With Matsunoya's revival, they continue creating opportunities to experience the "beauty of the arts" woven into ryotei culture and traditional Japanese performing arts.

7 The Grace of Legacy

As a prestigious Kobe ryotei, Matsunoya has been chosen for celebratory occasions like formal marriage meetings, engagement ceremonies, life milestone celebrations, and important gatherings. Their thoughtfully prepared kaiseki cuisine suitable for celebrations and heartfelt hospitality have earned them multi-generational loyalty. The historically designated building enhances these special moments.