食堂 家督屋

📍Kato-ya | Near Yutoku Inari Shrine
🕘 09:00–20:00
💰 Set meal price: Approximately ¥2000/person (group meal content)

Kato-ya, located near Yutoku Inari Shrine, is a traditional Japanese restaurant that serves both casual dining and kaiseki cuisine. Although it mainly caters to tour groups, we found the food to be surprisingly good during our visit. The seating area features tatami mats, and the space is spacious and clean, giving off a classic Japanese restaurant vibe—simple and unpretentious.

The set meal we had was a Japanese-style teishoku (set meal) with each person receiving their own portion. The main dish was a small hot pot with a refreshing broth, including chicken, tofu, napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, and other ingredients. There was also chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), miso soup, and three side dishes (pickled vegetables, kelp strips, and sesame tofu), along with fresh sashimi and a serving of tempura shrimp, which was crispy and not greasy. While the portions may not seem large, it turned out to be just right.

Even though it was a group meal, there was nothing perfunctory about it; the ingredients were well-prepared, and the presentation was quite thoughtful, reflecting the restaurant's sincerity. After finishing, we leisurely strolled to Yutoku Inari Shrine. If the weather is not too hot, it makes for a very pleasant arrangement.