Hikone, Japan
Explore the best restaurants in Hikone, Japan, curated by Pearl with awards from Michelin, World's 50 Best, and more.
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2 places
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130
Hand-cut 100% buckwheat soba in a compact Hikone dining room, recognized on Tabelog's 2024 and 2025 WEST 100 lists. Lunch-only service (JPY 1,000–1,999), parking for 18 cars, and reservations accepted. Worth the drive for travelers circling Lake Biwa who want craft soba without Kyoto's crowds.
Points
100
Ito Ju Kaho Honten is a take-out wagashi shop in Hikone's Honmachi district, recognized in Tabelog's 2023 Hyakumeiten for Japanese traditional sweets. The shop operates without seating, offering seasonal confections in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range—a lower price point than Hikone's yakitori and beef specialists, and a practical stop for travelers visiting Hikone Castle who want artisan sweets without the JPY 4,000+ dinner commitment.
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