・Directions to Omotenashi Dining Fukutei

Get off at JR Himeji Station and walk about 5 minutes.

It is located in a slightly quieter area further east than “Ote-mae Street,” which leads from JR Himeji Station to Himeji Castle, and “Miyuki Street,” lined with various shops.

・Japanese dining with fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients

Tucked away in a quiet alley off the shopping district, you’ll find a restaurant with a traditional Japanese-style tiled roof. This is “Omotenashi Dining Fukutei,” where you can enjoy lunch and dinner featuring local fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients.

While it’s a prestigious establishment often used for celebrations and business entertaining, the lunch menu offers options ranging from the 1,000-yen to 3,000-yen range. With its spacious interior, tourists can also drop by casually without a reservation.

The interior features elegant bamboo accents, creating a calm and refined atmosphere. The second floor offers private rooms, and with a total of 192 seats, the spacious layout makes it perfect for group gatherings.

・Himeji Castle-themed bento box served in a golden container

『Shirasagi Zen (includes coffee or tea)』3,500 yen

Served in a golden Himeji Castle-shaped container, the “Shirasagi Zen” makes a striking impression and is perfect for photos. Himeji Castle is also known as “Egret Castle” due to its pure white and elegant appearance, and this “Shirasagi Zen” is a three-tiered meal that captures the castle’s splendor.

The first tier features the visually delightful “Three-Variety Inokuchi Platter,” where side dishes are served in small cups typically used for sake. The second tier offers “Grilled Assortment and Grilled Conger Eel,” allowing you to savor the bounty of land and sea, while the third tier presents a “Four-Variety Fresh Fish Platter.”

Furthermore, the meal is packed with satisfying dishes, including “Anago and Vegetable Tempura” featuring Himeji’s famous anago (conger eel) fried to a light, fluffy texture; a warm soup containing “Ibonoito” somen noodles—a specialty of the neighboring city of Tatsuno; “Sea Bream Rice”; and a “Seasonal Dessert.”

If you’re unsure which dish to order, choose the “Shirasagi-zen,” a meal packed with the very best flavors of Himeji.

・Fresh daily-sourced seafood rice bowl

『Seafood Bowl』1,500 yen
*Limited to 10 servings per day

Limited to 10 servings per day, the “Seafood Bowl” is a luxurious dish packed with fresh fish sourced that very day. It comes with a seasonal side dish, chawanmushi (steamed egg custard), and miso soup, offering exceptional value for the price. You can also add “Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura” (+300 yen) and “Seasonal Dessert” (+100 yen) as optional extras.

In addition, the restaurant offers a daily special (1,800 yen) that changes every day of the week, ensuring you’ll discover new flavors whenever you visit.

・Be sure to check out the Halal-certified menu!

『Hitsumabushi-style Conger Eel Rice Bowl』2,200 yen

Don’t miss the Halal-certified menu, still rare in Himeji. A standout is the “Hitsumabushi-style Conger Eel Rice Bowl,” a local take on Nagoya’s famous eel dish made with Himeji’s specialty conger eel and Halal-certified seasonings. Typically, hitsumabushi uses a sauce based on soy sauce and mirin, which contain alcohol; however, this restaurant uses Halal-certified seasonings, so Muslim guests can enjoy it with peace of mind.

The traditional way to eat hitsumabushi is to savor the pure flavor of the ingredients on the first bite, enjoy it with condiments for a refreshing taste on the second bite, and finish by pouring the mild-flavored broth over it on the third bite. With each bite, a different flavor unfolds, allowing you to enjoy three distinct tastes in a single dish.

『Conger Eel Tempura Rice Bowl and Ibonoito Somen Noodle Soup』2,200 yen

For tempura lovers, we recommend the “Tempura Rice Bow,” featuring a massive piece of conger eel tempura that practically spills over the edge of the bowl, served atop a bed of rice. The conger eel tempura boasts a plump texture and a natural sweetness enhanced by a touch of salt. It pairs perfectly with the rice coated in the restaurant’s special sauce, making it hard to put down.

“Omotenashi Dining Fukutei” offers high-quality cuisine at reasonable prices in an atmospheric setting. Why not give it a try when you want to enjoy fresh ingredients from Himeji in a Japanese-style meal?

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