{"id":4031,"date":"2026-06-07T18:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T09:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/the-akame-48-waterfalls-_copied\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T00:02:33","slug":"hikaribanzai","status":"publish","type":"spot","link":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/hikaribanzai\/","title":{"rendered":"HIKARI OBANZAI"},"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\/hikaribanzai\/#_What_is_HIKARI_OBANZAI\" >\u00a0What is HIKARI OBANZAI?<\/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\/hikaribanzai\/#A_Relaxing_Space_With_Jazz_and_Great_food\" >A Relaxing Space With Jazz and Great food<\/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\/hikaribanzai\/#How_to_Enjoy_Your_Visit\" >How to Enjoy Your Visit<\/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\/hikaribanzai\/#Basic_Information\" >Basic Information&nbsp;<\/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\/hikaribanzai\/#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\/hikaribanzai\/#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\/hikaribanzai\/#Tsumugiyado_Fuji\" >Tsumugiyado Fuji<\/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\/hikaribanzai\/#Nearby_Ryokan\" >Nearby Ryokan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-hikari-obanzai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_is_HIKARI_OBANZAI\"><\/span>\u00a0<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is <strong>HIKARI OBANZAI<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ryokan-book.com\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_7424-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4756\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/soni-kouogen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><strong>HIKARI OBANZAI <\/strong>is a Japanese-style izakaya and small diner that opened in March 2024 along the Ueno-Nabari Line in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture. The owner, a culinary researcher who also teaches cooking and baking classes, creates handmade <em>obanzai<\/em> (traditional Kyoto-style side dishes) featuring seasonal, local ingredients. Located right next to Workman Plus Nabari, the cozy interior has only nine counter seats. It serves as a hidden retreat where locals gather in the evenings for good food and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-relaxing-space-with-jazz-and-great-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Relaxing_Space_With_Jazz_and_Great_food\"><\/span><strong>A Relaxing Space With Jazz and Great food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diner offers a warm, welcoming environment that makes visitors feel at home. Soft jazz music plays in the background, creating a calm atmosphere for adults. The menu, selected from a culinary expert&#8217;s perspective, features a variety of Japanese dishes. Options include fresh sashimi platters, grilled chicken wings, sirloin steak, and scallop cheese. The shop is also certified for serving Asahi Super Dry Extra Cold, allowing guests to enjoy sub-zero draft beer alongside high-quality dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-liquid-speech-balloon liquid-speech-balloon-wrap liquid-speech-balloon-00\"><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-avatar\"><\/div><div class=\"liquid-speech-balloon-text\"><p>Every dish crafted by the owner, a culinary researcher, is absolutely delicious! If you order the <em>omakase<\/em> (chef&#8217;s choice) course, you can enjoy the best seasonal ingredients with every visit.<\/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\/2026\/06\/IMG_7436-1024x768-1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-enjoy-your-visit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enjoy_Your_Visit\"><\/span><strong>How to Enjoy Your Visit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shop is an easy 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nabari Station. Sitting at the counter and enjoying a conversation with the owner over a cold drink is a great way to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests can enjoy small portions of delicious obanzai and occasionally listen to live music events held inside the shop. It is a great spot for dinner with friends or family, as well as for solo travelers looking for a quiet drink. In addition to the evening hours, the shop offers a limited lunch menu of just eight servings per day, which includes an optional dessert and coffee set for a slightly premium lunch experience.<\/p>\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>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30fb<strong>Name<\/strong>: HIKARI OBANZAI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30fb<strong>Operating Hours<\/strong>: \u00a0\u00a016:00\u201321:00 (Lunch hours vary due to limited quantities; checking in advance is recommended)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30fb<strong>Closed<\/strong>: Sundays, Mondays, and National Holidays (Occasionally closed on Thursdays)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30fb<strong>Price<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a03,000\u2013\u00a53,999 yen \/ Limited Lunch: From 1,540 yen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30fb<strong>Parking<\/strong>: Available (Contact the venue directly for details)<\/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!1d3326876.176012908!2d133.46583302470557!3d35.48195570110432!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6006ad4dde84f247%3A0x2a0d27521831abd2!2z44GK44Gw44KT44GW44GE44Gy44GL44KK!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1780825072865!5m2!1sen!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30fb<strong>Address:<\/strong> 1502 Kamihatcho, Nabari, Mie 518-0710<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u30fb<strong><strong>By public transport<\/strong>:<\/strong> \u00a0About a 10-minute walk from Nabari Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC08928-1024x683-1.png);\">\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=\"Tsumugiyado_Fuji\"><\/span>Tsumugiyado Fuji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"pickup-ryokan-description\">A private space limited to one group per day (up to 9 guests), reborn from a 100-year-old traditional farmhouse. 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The owner, a culinary researcher who also teaches cooking and baking classes, creates handmade obanzai (traditional Kyoto-style side dishes) featuring seasonal, local ingredients. Located right next to Workman Plus Nabari, the cozy interior has only nine counter seats. It serves as a hidden retreat where locals gather in the evenings for good food and drinks. A Relaxing Space With Jazz and Great food The diner offers a warm, welcoming environment that makes visitors feel at home. Soft jazz music plays in the background, creating a calm atmosphere for adults. The menu, selected from a culinary expert&#8217;s perspective, features a variety of Japanese dishes. Options include fresh sashimi platters, grilled chicken wings, sirloin steak, and scallop cheese. 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