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Zao Onsen Jingisukan: Yamagata's Genghis Khan BBQ

Zao Onsen Jingisukan: Yamagata's Genghis Khan BBQ

Zao Onsen Jingisukan guide: where to eat grilled lamb in Yamagata, plus restaurant hours, ¥3,000–¥5,000 pricing, and reservation tips for 2026.

Zao Onsen Dinner and Ryokan Meals: A Complete Dining Guide

Zao Onsen Dinner and Ryokan Meals: A Complete Dining Guide

Ryokan kaiseki or village izakaya? Compare Zao Onsen dinner options: Yamagata beef, Jingisukan, soba, and 15+ restaurant picks, plus 2026 booking tips.

Zao Onsen Soba Restaurants: Where to Eat Buckwheat Noodles

Zao Onsen Soba Restaurants: Where to Eat Buckwheat Noodles

Find the best Zao Onsen soba restaurants, from handmade buckwheat noodles at Shinzaemon no Yu to family-run shops near the village ropeway.

Zao Onsen Ski Resort Restaurants: A Complete Dining Guide

Zao Onsen Ski Resort Restaurants: A Complete Dining Guide

Plan Zao Onsen ski resort restaurants by lift zone: on-slope lodges like Forest Inn Sangoro, village soba shops, Jingisukan BBQ, and quick curry stops.

10 Best Things to Eat in Iwakuni, Japan

10 Best Things to Eat in Iwakuni, Japan

Discover Iwakuni sushi, lotus root, Sanzoku chicken, Kintaikyo ice cream and local sake, with practical advice on where to try each specialty.

Iwakuni Lotus Root Dishes and Restaurants

Iwakuni Lotus Root Dishes and Restaurants

Discover the unique 9-hole Iwakuni lotus root. From Hasunosanbai to Iwakuni Sushi, learn the best dishes to try and where to find them in Yamaguchi.

Where to Eat in Iwakuni: 9 Restaurant Picks

Where to Eat in Iwakuni: 9 Restaurant Picks

Where to eat in Iwakuni: 9 restaurants and lunch spots from Kintaikyo Bridge sushi counters to the 15-kilometer countryside detour to Irori Sanzoku Kuga.

Iwakuni Sake Breweries: A Guide to the Gozo Five

Iwakuni Sake Breweries: A Guide to the Gozo Five

Plan your Iwakuni sake breweries visit: 2026 tour booking windows, ¥100 tastings near Kintaikyo Bridge, and how to reach all five Gozo breweries.

Iwakuni Sushi Guide: Tonosama Zushi Near Kintaikyo Bridge

Iwakuni Sushi Guide: Tonosama Zushi Near Kintaikyo Bridge

Iwakuni sushi guide to Tonosama Zushi: ingredients, layers, where to eat near Kintaikyo Bridge, and the ¥2,200 hands-on workshop.

Kintaikyo Bridge Food and Ice Cream Guide

Kintaikyo Bridge Food and Ice Cream Guide

A 2026 guide to Kintaikyo Bridge food and ice cream: the Musashi vs Sasakiya soft-serve rivalry, Iwakuni-zushi, renkon, and where to eat near the bridge.

What to Eat in Kotohira: 6 Local Specialties to Try in 2026

What to Eat in Kotohira: 6 Local Specialties to Try in 2026

What to eat in Kotohira: Sanuki udon, honetsukidori chicken, oiri sweets, and Kinryo sake, sequenced around the climb to Kotohiragu Shrine. 2026 guide.

Honetsukidori in Kotohira: What to Order and Where to Eat It

Honetsukidori in Kotohira: What to Order and Where to Eat It

What honetsukidori is, oyadori vs. wakadori, where to eat it near Kotohira Shrine, and what to expect on cost and timing in 2026.