{"id":1779,"date":"2025-12-02T17:57:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/what-is-kannonuma-forest-park-_copied\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T22:36:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:36:27","slug":"shibukawa-donya","status":"publish","type":"spot","link":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/shibukawa-donya\/","title":{"rendered":"Shibukawa Donya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/shibukawa-donya\/#What_is_Shibukawa_Donya\" >What is Shibukawa Donya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/shibukawa-donya\/#Highlight_of_Shibukawa_Donya\" >Highlight of Shibukawa Donya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/shibukawa-donya\/#How_to_Enjoy_Recommended_Activities\" >How to Enjoy \/ Recommended Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/shibukawa-donya\/#Basic_Information\" >Basic Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/shibukawa-donya\/#Access\" >Access<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/shibukawa-donya\/#Recommended_Nearby_Ryokans\" >Recommended Nearby Ryokans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/shibukawa-donya\/#The_Irori_lodge_-Ashina\" >The Irori lodge -Ashina-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/shibukawa-donya\/#Nearby_Accommodations\" >Nearby Accommodations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-shibukawa-donya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Shibukawa_Donya\"><\/span><strong>What is Shibukawa Donya?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shibukawa Donya is a Japanese restaurant and caf\u00e9 located in the heart of Nanukamachi, Aizuwakamatsu. The building was originally established in 1882 (Meiji 15) by Shibukawa Zentaro as a wholesale store dealing in seafood brought from Hokkaido.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its heyday, the shop handled herring, cod, and other products, becoming so influential that people said, \u201cThe price of herring is decided at Shibukawa Donya.\u201d During the Taisho to early Showa periods, around 50 employees lived on-site, and the business functioned almost like a general trading company, selling fertilizers, sake, seasonings, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wholesale business closed in 1975 with the opening of a new market. However, in 1982, the fourth-generation owner restored the historic buildings and reopened them as a restaurant serving local Aizu cuisine. Today, Shibukawa Donya is recognized as a group of historic buildings from the Meiji to early Showa eras. It is officially designated by Aizuwakamatsu City as a Historic Scenic Building and has also won the Fukushima Architecture Culture Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the grounds, you can also find \u201cThe Patriot\u2019s Room,\u201d preserved as it was used by Shibukawa Zensuke, who was executed during the 1936 \u201cFebruary 26 Incident\u201d\u2014a significant political event in early Showa Japan. The site is said to have been visited by renowned authors such as Seicho Matsumoto and Yukio Mishima, making it a place where history lives on. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-vk-image-photoFrame\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08369-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08369-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08369-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08369-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08369-2x1.webp 2w, https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08369.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-01\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>Step into this nostalgic Taisho-era atmosphere and enjoy hearty mountain-and-sea dishes that reflect the food culture passed down through generations in Aizu.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"spot-middle-banner-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08402.webp\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"highlight-of-shibukawa-donya\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlight_of_Shibukawa_Donya\"><\/span>Highlight of <strong>Shibukawa Donya<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dining inside this former seafood wholesaler\u2014now over 140 years old\u2014feels like stepping back into the Taisho era. Once you enter, you\u2019ll find nostalgic touches such as an old-fashioned sunken hearth, wooden ledgers, thick beams, carved transoms, and lattice windows that create a warm, historic atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shibukawa Donya specializes in traditional dishes from the Aizu region. Highlights include kozuyu, a celebratory soup filled with vegetables and dried ingredients; nishin no kobumaki, herring wrapped in kelp and simmered in a sweet-savory broth; and bo-dara-ni, dried cod slowly cooked until tender. You can also enjoy a variety of seasonal Aizu dishes, beautifully served in traditional Aizu lacquerware\u2014offering both visual and culinary delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant features eight uniquely designed rooms, all furnished with chairs rather than floor seating, making it comfortable for guests with mobility concerns. It\u2019s also family-friendly, offering rental baby items such as bouncers and a kids\u2019 menu (available with reservation at least two days in advance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your meal, be sure to stop by Kissa Kaika, the caf\u00e9 located on the same property. Designed like a small Western-style mansion, it features colorful stained glass and elegant Taisho-modern d\u00e9cor. In June, the roses in the courtyard reach full bloom, creating a lovely setting for a relaxing tea time surrounded by their fragrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives\">\n    <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__list\">\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"1\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08435.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"1\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08435.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Charming Traditional Exterior<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"2\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08362.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"2\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08362.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Menu<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item\">\n          <div class=\"item-col\" data-offer=\"3\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08392.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"3\">\n          <div 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src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08410.webp\" alt=\"\">\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal\" data-offer=\"4\">\n          <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives__item-modal__content\">\n            <div class=\"spot-nearby-attractives-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC08410.webp\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment\">\n              <div class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__author\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e815bb0a80bc4dd1935919a4cf8539662c56ffb5bf4e56085e427a3bad2eaab2?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" alt=\"\">\n                <span>HoshiAoi<\/span>\n              <\/div>\n              <p class=\"nearby-attractives-comment__desc\">Dining Experience<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-enjoy-recommended-activities\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enjoy_Recommended_Activities\"><\/span><strong>How to Enjoy \/ Recommended Activities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shibukawa Donya is located along Nanukamachi Street, a charming retro avenue that once served as the western gateway to the castle town where the Nikko, Echigo, and Yonezawa roads converged. Today, it remains lined with Taisho-era Western-style buildings and nostalgic shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Aizuwakamatsu Station, take the city loop bus or JR train and get off at Nanukamachi Station. From there, enjoy a leisurely walk through the district\u2014try miso dengaku, tour the historic Suehiro Sake Brewery, or shop for Aizu cotton and hand-painted Aizu candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For lunch, savor traditional Aizu cuisine at Shibukawa Donya. Reservations are not required, but recommended, as closing time may vary depending on the day. For a special experience, you can also enjoy lunch while watching a dance performance by the Higashiyama Geigi\u2014traditional entertainers from Aizu\u2019s historic hot spring district\u2014featuring a piece themed on the Byakkotai (45 minutes, \u00a515,000 per person).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After lunch, take a break at Kissa Kaika, the on-site caf\u00e9. Their monthly specialty coffee, Japanese black tea, and Aizu\u2019s signature deep-fried sweet \u201cAge Manju\u201d are especially popular. The caf\u00e9 set (\u00a5880), which includes your choice of drink and a bite-sized Age Manju, is perfect for relaxing in a space that feels like stepping back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shibukawa Donya is also open for dinner (17:00\u201321:00). The lunch and dinner menus are the same, but the most recommended dish is the Festival Gozen \u201cKame\u201d, a generous 12-item course. It includes classic Aizu dishes such as herring kelp rolls, herring tempura, and kozuyu, along with Aizu beef steak and hand-shaped salmon sushi made with premium Hokkaido salmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-01\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>While you\u2019re in the area, consider visiting Tsuruga Castle, Iimoriyama (where the Byakkotai graves are located), and the iconic wooden Sazae-do temple\u2014some of Aizu\u2019s most important historical sites.<\/p><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic-information\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Information\"><\/span><strong>Basic Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Open hours\u30fbClosed days:<\/strong>\uff1aOpen year-round<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fb<strong>Dinner:<\/strong> 17:00\u201321:00 (last entry 19:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fb<strong>Lunch:<\/strong> 11:00\u201315:00 (last entry 14:30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reservation:<\/strong> Reservations are recommended.<br>Kids\u2019 meals require a reservation at least <strong>2 days in advance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"access\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access\"><\/span>Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3165.3083743901057!2d139.9199509!3d37.500644400000006!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x5ff5535cfd656957%3A0x87e049fa0ebf89b0!2sShibukawa%20donya(Local%20cuisine%20and%20Aizu%20beef)!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1765444540893!5m2!1sen!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Address: 3-28 Nanukamachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima 965-0044, Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access\uff1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By car: From the Tohoku Expressway (Koriyama JCT), take the Ban-etsu Expressway and exit at Aizuwakamatsu IC. The restaurant is about a 10-minute drive from the exit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By train\/bus: From Tokyo, take the Tohoku Shinkansen and transfer to the JR Ban-etsu West Line to Aizuwakamatsu Station. From there, take the city loop bus or JR train to Nanukamachi Station, then walk 3 minutes. It\u2019s also a 20-minute walk directly from Aizuwakamatsu Station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC03045-1.webp);\">\n        <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner-header\">\n                <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Nearby_Ryokans\"><\/span>Recommended Nearby Ryokans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-info\">\n                <div class=\"pickup-ryokan-titleset\">\n                    <h3 class=\"pickup-ryokan-name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Irori_lodge_-Ashina\"><\/span>The Irori lodge -Ashina-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"pickup-ryokan-description\">Highly praised by international travelers for providing a genuine Japanese experience, the inn offers an authentic taste of traditional Japan. It is conveniently located about 15 minutes by car (20 minutes by bus) from JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, making it a perfect base for exploring the Aizu region.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"pickup-ryokan-button text-white bg-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/ashina\/\">View More ><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nearby-accommodations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearby_Accommodations\"><\/span>Nearby Accommodations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ryokan-cards\"><div class=\"ryokan-card\">\n            <a class=\"ryokan-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/ashina\/\">\n                <figure class=\"ryokan-card__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC03045-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"The Irori lodge -Ashina-\"\/><\/figure>\n                <div class=\"ryokan-card__titleset\">\n                    <div class=\"ryokan-card__title-wrapper\">\n                        <span class=\"ryokan-card__title\">The Irori lodge -Ashina-<\/span>\n                        <p class=\"ryokan-card__area-info\">Aizu<\/p>\n                    <\/div><ul class=\"ryokan-card__tag-list\"><\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div><div class=\"ryokan-card\">\n            <a class=\"ryokan-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/fudokan\/\">\n                <figure class=\"ryokan-card__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC04637-scaled-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Kotani Hot spring -Fudokan-\"\/><\/figure>\n                <div class=\"ryokan-card__titleset\">\n                    <div class=\"ryokan-card__title-wrapper\">\n                        <span class=\"ryokan-card__title\">Kotani Hot spring -Fudokan-<\/span>\n                        <p class=\"ryokan-card__area-info\">Aizu<\/p>\n                    <\/div><ul class=\"ryokan-card__tag-list\"><\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div><div class=\"ryokan-card\">\n            <a class=\"ryokan-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/tsuruga-higashiyama\/\">\n                <figure class=\"ryokan-card__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_0660-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"TSURUGA Higashiyama Souhonzan\"\/><\/figure>\n                <div class=\"ryokan-card__titleset\">\n                    <div class=\"ryokan-card__title-wrapper\">\n                        <span class=\"ryokan-card__title\">TSURUGA Higashiyama Souhonzan<\/span>\n                        <p class=\"ryokan-card__area-info\">Aizu<\/p>\n                    <\/div><ul class=\"ryokan-card__tag-list\"><\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Shibukawa Donya? Shibukawa Donya is a Japanese restaurant and caf\u00e9 located in the heart of Nanukamachi, Aizuwakamatsu. The building was originally established in 1882 (Meiji 15) by Shibukawa Zentaro as a wholesale store dealing in seafood brought from Hokkaido. In its heyday, the shop handled herring, cod, and other products, becoming so influential that people said, \u201cThe price of herring is decided at Shibukawa Donya.\u201d During the Taisho to early Showa periods, around 50 employees lived on-site, and the business functioned almost like a general trading company, selling fertilizers, sake, seasonings, and more. The wholesale business closed in 1975 with the opening of a new market. However, in 1982, the fourth-generation owner restored the historic buildings and reopened them as a restaurant serving local Aizu cuisine. Today, Shibukawa Donya is recognized as a group of historic buildings from the Meiji to early Showa eras. 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