Arate Saryo
荒手茶寮
- PlanB
- A Curated Tour of Arate Saryo's Artistic Heritage with the Proprietress
Experience plan overview
Experience traditional Japanese aesthetics through a dual journey of art and cuisine at Arate Saryo. The proprietress will guide you through our museum-like interior (*1), featuring highlights such as a dramatic dragon ceiling painting, historic screens, scrolls, and fine crafts that embody Japanese aesthetic sensibilities and history. Then savor our acclaimed kaiseki cuisine that has welcomed countless dignitaries as Okayama's premier guest house, crafted with Setouchi seafood and seasonal Okayama ingredients. Our master chefs pour their hearts into creating kaiseki cuisine that truly represents Japan's artistry to the world. Please enjoy Arate Saryo's refined expression of Japanese cuisine and Okayama's food culture with all your senses.
*1 The guided tour may take place after the meal.
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26,000 yen -
2-20 people -
From 18：00（150 mins）
Experience plan flow
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Points about Plan B
The proprietress will explain traditional restaurant culture and guide you on a tour of the cultural artworks at Arate Saryo (*1).*1 The guided tour may take place after the meal.
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Enjoy a seasonal kaiseki meal consisting of 8 dishes (*2) that combines the delicacies of the Setouchi region with the chef's skills.*2 Menu items and course composition may change with the season and ingredient availability.
Highlights and Details of Each Plan
- Artistic Works Adorning the Interior
- This unique restaurant houses museum-quality treasures including a dragon painting depicting a carp transforming into a dragon as it climbs a waterfall based on the Chinese Dragon Gate legend, a magnificent peacock screen by Edo period painter and Japanese art Kishi school founder Gan Ku, and 400-year-old samurai armor. This remarkable collection of historical and local artworks has earned recognition from Okayama's leading cultural figures, experts, and artists.
- Guided Tour by the Proprietress
- The proprietress, who regularly guides guests through our art collection, will guide you through our museum-like interior and explain traditional dining culture (*). Experience authentic Japanese hospitality through our staff's meticulous attention to every detail of your visit.
*Detailed explanations of individual works are not provided. The tour covers common areas and vacant rooms only. The guided tour may take place after the meal. - Kaiseki Cuisine: Savoring Okayama's Bounty with All Five Senses
- Okayama, known as the Land of Sunshine, provides exceptional ingredients for our kaiseki cuisine—from locally grown produce to fresh Setouchi seafood. We pair these with traditional seasonings and serve them on carefully selected ceramics including Arita, Seto, Bizen ware, and antique vessels, creating a feast for both palate and eyes.
- Price (tax incl.)
- 26,000 yen
- Minimum Number of Guests Required
- 2-20 people
- Time Required
- From 18：00（150 mins）
- Cancellation Policy
- 3 days to the day before reservation: 50%; On the day of reservation: 100%
- What to Bring/Clothing
- Please do not come barefoot.
- Payment Methods
- Pay in advance via credit card
VISA, MASTER, AMEX, DC, JCB, Diners - Participation Conditions
- - Must be 15 years or older
- Not wheelchair accessible - Reservation Deadline
- 5 days in advance
- Notes/Disclaimers
- The menu and number of dishes will change depending on the season.
- The experience may be canceled or the content may change due to unavoidable circumstances.
- If you cancel on the day without notice, you will be charged 100% of the reserved fees.
- A cancellation fee will also be charged for cancellations of reservations for large groups.
- Other things to note
- Drinks during meals paid on site.
- The proprietress’s guided tour covers common areas and vacant rooms only. Please note that occupied rooms cannot be shown. The tour may take place after the meal.
- Depending on availability, you may share a room with other groups.
