[Keihan Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd.] [Biwako Hotel] “Hyakunin Isshu Lunch” where you can enjoy winter flavors and local cuisine unique to “Otsu, the holy land of karuta”
Keihan Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. Press release: October 23, 2024 [Biwako Hotel] “Hyakunin Isshu Lunch” where you can enjoy winter flavors and local cuisine unique to the “Mecca of Karuta, Otsu” Biwako Hotel (Location: Hamacho, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, General Manager: Yoshikazu Maeda) will be open from December 1, 2024 (Sunday) to February 28, 2025 (Friday) at “Japanese Restaurant Omi” on the 2nd floor. , we will be offering “Hyakunin Isshu Lunch Winter Banquet”.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/83761/483/83761-483-b36d81033da2c31702f1da9f51d89a8b-1000×666.jpg The lineup includes seasonal ingredients, such as Lake Biwa’s winter delicacy, “sweet boiled moroko”, “Yuzuka-yaki yellowtail”, which has good fat, and “deep-fried monkfish”, which has a fluffy texture. The local cuisine “red konjac stew” and “thousand turnip pickles” made with turnips, which become sweeter as the cold weather deepens, are used as red and white colors to express the snowy white scenery and the splendor of welcoming spring. ◆Recommended point 2.
“Amokaruta” by “Kano Shojuan” with a history of over 60 years Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/83761/483/83761-483-6114e976b021ed02b92ca79ce35c8763-1000×667.jpg The sweet flavor of “Hyakunin Isshu Lunch” is “Amokaruta” from “Kano Shojuan,” a famous Japanese sweets shop in Otsu City with a history of over 60 years. Enjoy the crispy monaka skin, which is a brightly colored copy of the Hyakunin Isshu picture card from the Omi Shrine collection, sandwiched between the fluffy and glossy bean paste made from carefully selected Tanba Dainagon red beans, and the soft mochi confectionery “Amo.” Masu. I’m looking forward to finding out which song will be played on the day. ～“Hyakunin Isshu Lunch Winter Banquet” Menu～ Appetizers: Yuzu sesame tofu, candied sorghum, Fukusa-yaki, boiled red konnyaku, pickled turnip, purple sweet potato kinton Sashimi Sea bream sashimi Grilled yellowtail with yuzu flavor Steamed lily root bun Fried food Fried monkfish Meals: Terraced rice from Shiga Prefecture, pickled vegetables Tomewan Red soup Sweetness Takumi Kano “Amokaruta” Sales overview Offer period: December 1, 2024 (Sunday) to February 28, 2025 (Friday) Offer time: 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:00) Location: 2nd floor “Japanese Cuisine Omi” Inquiries: 077-524-1225 (Biwako Hotel Restaurant Reservations/10:00-18:00) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/83761/483/83761-483-9960a5ad8353f5ed7213dd67acf0fdc4-1000×666.jpg Japanese cuisine Omi View details “Hyakunin Isshu Cocktail” 2 types ¥1,500 each
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/83761/483/83761-483-41198517ed5becb0c57d039063aa4e8f-3900×2601.jpg A waka poem composed by Kiyohara Motosuke, the father of Sei Shonagon, who appears in the taiga drama “Hikaru Kimi e” We are currently selling two types of original cocktails based on the motif of “What is Namikosaji at the end of Matsuyama, with his sleeves squeezed in the shape of a tear?” and inspired by that sentiment and scene. ・“Chigirikina” (photo on the right) that expresses feelings with color and bitterness ・“Tokoshihe” using Shiga’s local sake “Shichibonyari” (photo left) Period: Until Sunday, January 5, 2025 Time: 10:00-22:00 (L.O.21:30) Location: 2nd floor “Italian Dining Belle Lago”, “Cafe Belle Lago” View details What is Hyakunin Isshu? It is a collection of waka poems by 100 poets from imperially selected anthologies such as the Kokin Wakashu and Shin Kokin Wakashu, which were compiled by order of the Emperor. It is said to have been chosen by Fujiwara Teika, a poet who was active from the end of the Heian period to the early Kamakura period. During the Edo period, they began to be produced in large quantities using woodblock printing, and became popular among the general public. Nowadays, it is also popular as “competitive karuta,” which can be enjoyed as a sport while respecting tradition.At the Omi Kangakukan in Omi Shrine in Otsu City, competitive karuta matches are held every year, such as the Master Tournament, the Queen Tournament, and the National High School Championships. A tournament will be held, with competitors from all over the country aiming to be the best in Japan. Cooperation regarding Hyakunin Isshu Lunch We would like to thank Otsu Akinota-kai, a member organization of the All Japan Karuta Association, for advice on understanding the content of Hyakunin Isshu. “Otsu Akinotakai” homepage: https://akinotakai.net/ *Published prices include
consumption tax and 10% service charge. *All photos shown in the release are for illustrative purposes only. *Some menu items may change due to availability of ingredients, etc.