Sessonan
Shimo Murata, Hitachiomiya
Restaurant in Hitachiomiya, Japan
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Farm-Rooted French Precision
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Sessonan is a historical Hitachiomiya profile; the former restaurant has been replaced by chef Yoshiki Fuji's YOSHIKI FUJI project.
About Sessonan
Sessonan should be treated as a historical Hitachiomiya profile. Tabelog labels the Sessonan listing relocated, Google Places marks the former profile permanently closed, chef Yoshiki Fuji's current restaurant is presented under the YOSHIKI FUJI name. Do not publish Sessonan reservation links, service times, ratings, or active contact details for this old profile.
Planning details
- Hours
- ■Closed onMondays, the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, summer holidays, winter holidays, and year-end & New Year holidays.
- Location
- 150-1 Shimomurata, Hitachiomiya, Ibaraki 319-2131, Japan
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/ibaraki/A0805/A080502/8001285
- Phone
- +81 29-231-0140
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sessonan presents a quietly refined rural French experience that leans into its agricultural surroundings. The dining room feels intimate and unpretentious, with an understated rustic charm informed by wood-fired preparations and the immediate Ibaraki terroir. Rather than importing a metropolitan affectation, the kitchen uses the landscape as its framework, so the overall mood is serene and focused on ingredient-driven cooking. Guests encounter an elegant, small-scale restaurant where the horizon of rice paddies and vegetable plots beyond the parking lot is as much part of the setting as the plates on the table.
Best For
This is a destination for food-focused outings — ideal for date nights and special celebrations where the journey is part of the experience. Sessonan's Tabelog Bronze recognition and regional sourcing attract diners from nearby cities like Mito and Utsunomiya and occasionally from Tokyo, making it well suited to weekend escapes and short culinary excursions. The restaurant’s intimate scale and award-level French cooking create the sort of occasion that rewards deliberate travel rather than casual drop-ins.
Ordering Tips
Approach Sessonan expecting a menu that foregrounds Ibaraki produce and wood-fired techniques; the kitchen’s sourcing argument is central to the experience. Because the restaurant sits in rural Hitachiomiya — where the nearest convenience store requires a short drive — plan logistics ahead and allow time for travel. Look for dishes that highlight local vegetables and natto-soybean–region ingredients, and prioritize plates that showcase the wood-fired preparations, which are presented as a signature of the kitchen’s connection to the surrounding farmland.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and relaxing atmosphere in a converted farmhouse with tatami rooms and sunken seating, offering a serene countryside setting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Wood-fired preparations
- Ibaraki terroir dishes
Planning details
Hours
■Closed onMondays, the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, summer holidays, winter holidays, and year-end & New Year holidays.
Location
150-1 Shimomurata, Hitachiomiya, Ibaraki 319-2131, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
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Compare Sessonan
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessonan | Hitachiomiya | ; | 2025 Tabelog Bronze | ; |
| HAJIME | Osaka | French, Innovative | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Tabelog Bronze · #922026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #98Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 20262026 La Liste Top RestaurantsTabelog 100 - Innovative / Creative cuisine - 2025 · #692025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #832025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #87We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 | ¥¥¥¥ |
| Harutaka | Tokyo | Sushi | 2026 Tabelog Silver · #312026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1282026 Michelin 3 Stars2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsTabelog 100 - Sushi - TOKYO - 2025 · #372025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #762025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1172025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Tabelog Bronze | ¥¥¥¥ |
| RyuGin | Tokyo | Kaiseki, Japanese | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #802026 Tabelog Bronze · #3772026 Michelin 3 Stars2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsTabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - TOKYO - 2025 · #212025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #542025 Michelin 3 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 The Best Chef Three Knives | ¥¥¥¥ |
| L'Effervescence | Tokyo | French | 2026 Tabelog Silver · #682026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #103Star Wine Lists 20262026 Black Pearl 2 Diamond2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Michelin 3 Stars2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #692025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #92 | ¥¥¥¥ |
| HOMMAGE | Tokyo | Innovtive French, French | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #1232026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Highly Recommended2026 Michelin 2 StarsTabelog 100 - French - TOKYO - 2025 · #762025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #782025 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan Ranked · #1752025 Michelin 2 Stars2025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 La Liste Top Restaurants | ¥¥¥¥ |
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Sessonan operating under this old profile?
No. Sessonan is a historical Hitachiomiya profile; the former restaurant has been replaced by chef Yoshiki Fuji's YOSHIKI FUJI project.
Should this page show reservations or service times?
No. Do not publish Sessonan reservation links, service times, ratings, or active contact details for this old profile.
