[Winter 2024] A superb dinner experience with a Michelin chef using local ingredients such as Matsusaka beef!

• Table of Contents
• Using local ingredients such as Matsusaka beef! An exquisite dinner experience prepared by a Michelin chef
• Introducing "restaurant Ryu" in Meiwa-cho, Mie Prefecture
• Event dates and course menu
• Access to the meeting point "Saigū Station"
• Event details and pricing

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Using local ingredients such as Matsusaka beef! An exquisite dinner experience prepared by a Michelin chef

Why not travel back in time to the glamorous world of the Heian period and spend a special evening here?

This dinner event will be held in the historical "Heian no Mori" in Saigū, Meiwa-cho, and will provide you with a luxurious time where the beauty of the finest cuisine and Japanese culture are fused together. This is an unforgettable experience that is also recommended for tourists from overseas.

The centrepiece of this special evening will be a course dinner prepared by a Michelin-starred chef, using carefully selected local ingredients and presented with French culinary techniques, ensuring that every dish is sure to impress.

The meal is punctuated by live performances of traditional Japanese instruments and a variety of dance shows. The elegant sounds of the flute and koto will make you feel as if you are in the imperial court of the Heian period. This special time experiencing traditional Japanese culture will further enhance your dinner experience.

The venue, "Heian no Mori," is a special venue that faithfully reproduces a building from the Heian period. Its solemn architectural beauty and calm space enhance the atmosphere of the entire event. Enjoying dinner surrounded by soft lighting creates an extraordinary moment.

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Introducing "restaurant Ryu" in Meiwa-cho, Mie Prefecture

The course menu for the event will be provided by RYU, a restaurant located in Meiwa-cho, Mie Prefecture.

At the center of this is Chef Ogura of RYU, who has captivated many fans with his dishes that skillfully use local ingredients and his attentive hospitality.

Chef RYU's theme is "expressing local delicacies with world-class techniques." He uses fresh ingredients carefully selected from Meiwa Town and throughout Mie Prefecture, and prepares each one with the utmost respect.

For example, all of the ingredients featured on each dish are symbolic of the local nature and culture, such as organic vegetables sourced directly from local farmers, fresh seafood caught in Ise Bay, and nationally renowned Matsusaka beef.

Chef Ogura gained experience working at Michelin-starred restaurants in France and Italy before opening RYU after returning to Japan. He serves "one-of-a-kind dishes" that utilize the cooking techniques and sensibilities he learned around the world and fuse them with local flavors.

One of the most popular dishes is the "tasting course," which changes with the seasons. Each dish is as beautiful as a work of art, making it a visual treat as well as a taste treat. In particular, the appetizer made with spiny lobster and the main dish of Matsusaka beef grilled over straw are highly praised by visitors.

Not only is there no compromise on the food, but also on the dining space. RYU has adopted an interior design that evokes the climate and history of Meiwa-cho, and is designed to give visitors a sense of something out of the ordinary. During meals, ceramics and glassware made by local artists are used, conveying the charm of the local culture.

They also serve an original drink called "Aozake," which was developed in collaboration with a local sake brewery, making an exquisite pairing with their French cuisine.

The chef at "RYU" aims to spread the food culture of Meiwa Town to the world through dishes centered on local ingredients. This passion is reflected not only in the taste of the food, but also in the attentive service to customers and the strong partnership with local food producers.

"To discover a dish that can only be tasted here"

RYU is a restaurant beloved by locals and foodies from far and wide alike.

If you visit Meiwa Town, be sure to come to this special place and experience the chef's passion and dedication in cooking.

Event dates and course menu

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Course menu introduction

Access to the meeting point "Saigū Station"

The meeting point, Saigū Station, can be accessed by train or car from central Mie Prefecture.

If you are coming from Nagoya Station, take the Kintetsu Nagoya Line, change to a local train at Ise-Nakagawa Station and head to Saigū Station.

The journey takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours, and since the meeting place is at the station, we recommend coming by train.

If you are driving, take the Ise Expressway and head towards Ise.

Meiwa-cho, where Saigū is located, borders Matsusaka City and Ise City, and there are various tourist attractions in the surrounding area, so be sure to check out other events as well.

Event details and pricing

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