Kappo Kyohei (Yuzawa/Okutadami｜Sushi)

This sushi restaurant, set in a renovated 100-year-old traditional house, has a charming Japanese modern feel. When guests step inside this space that has the vestiges of traditional Japanese architecture, time seems to slow. At the counter, skilled chefs prepare sushi right before guests' eyes, and the fragrant charcoal grilling adds a unique charm. Guests can enjoy luxurious moments that let them feel Japanese artisan skill up close along with a freshly made piece of sushi. The menu features sushi and seasonal dishes utilizing local ingredients, primarily from Niigata Prefecture. Among the chef's specialties is the Kudzu starch tofu, a labor-intensive creation where kudzu is kneaded, set, dusted with kudzu starch, and grilled. At this restaurant, guests can truly feel the depth of Japanese culture in every dish. read more