{"id":5574,"date":"2026-10-05T18:52:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/iga-ueno-castle-_copied\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T00:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T15:05:01","slug":"obanzaihikari","status":"publish","type":"spot","link":"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/obanzaihikari\/","title":{"rendered":"HIKARI OBANZAI"},"content":{"rendered":"\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=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HIKARI OBANZAI 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<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\/obanzaihikari\/#Features\" >Features<\/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\/obanzaihikari\/#Recommended_Ways_to_Spend_Time_and_Enjoy\" >Recommended Ways to Spend Time and Enjoy<\/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\/obanzaihikari\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/obanzaihikari\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/obanzaihikari\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/obanzaihikari\/#Yatakiya\" >Yatakiya<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/spot\/obanzaihikari\/#Nearby_Ryokan\" >Nearby Ryokan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"42215\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features\"><\/span>Features<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 prepared by the owner, a culinary researcher, is absolutely exquisite! Ordering the omakase tasting menu lets you savor the best seasonal ingredients throughout the year.<\/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\/10\/IMG_7436-1024x768-3.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recommended-ways-to-spend-time-and-enjoy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Ways_to_Spend_Time_and_Enjoy\"><\/span>Recommended Ways to Spend Time and Enjoy<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. If you are unsure what to order, the seasonal <em>omakase<\/em> (chef&#8217;s choice) course offers a different taste of the season with every visit.<\/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>Basic Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><strong>\u30fbSpot Name:<\/strong> HIKARI OBANZAI\n<strong>\u30fbBusiness Hours: <\/strong>16:00\u201321:00 (Lunch hours vary due to limited quantities; checking in advance is recommended)\n<strong>\u30fbClosed: <\/strong>Sundays, Mondays, and National Holidays (Occasionally closed on Thursdays)\n<strong>\u30fbPrice:<\/strong> Dinner: \u00a53,000\u2013\u00a53,999 \/ Limited Lunch: From \u00a51,540\n<strong>\u30fbParking:<\/strong>  Available <\/code><\/pre>\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!1d419294.8780669865!2d135.63018208903804!3d34.8124514935328!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6006ad4dde84f247%3A0x2a0d27521831abd2!2z44GK44Gw44KT44GW44GE44Gy44GL44KK!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sjp!4v1791210974068!5m2!1sen!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1502 Kamihachicho, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Public Transport<\/strong>: About a 10-minute walk from Nabari Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"pickup-ryokan-banner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC00373-1024x684-1.jpg);\">\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=\"Yatakiya\"><\/span>Yatakiya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"pickup-ryokan-description\">Nestled in a historic mountain village, Uda Yakuto no Yado Yatakiya is a 300-year-old farmhouse reimagined as a boutique culinary inn. This region once flourished as a major hub for traditional botanicals. Today, the property offers an immersive wellness experience combining Yamato Toki baths, creative cuisine featuring organic vegetables, and local nature activities. Escape the city routine for a special stay focused on gentle restoration and mindful living.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"pickup-ryokan-button text-white bg-brand\" href=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/ryokan\/uda-yakuto-no-yado-yatakiya\/\">View More ><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nearby-ryokan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearby_Ryokan\"><\/span>Nearby Ryokan<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\/tsumugiyado-fuji\/\">\n                <figure class=\"ryokan-card__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ryokan-book.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DSC08928-1024x683-1.png\" alt=\"Tsumugiyado Fuji\"\/><\/figure>\n                <div class=\"ryokan-card__titleset\">\n                    <div class=\"ryokan-card__title-wrapper\">\n                        <span class=\"ryokan-card__title\">Tsumugiyado Fuji<\/span>\n                        <p class=\"ryokan-card__area-info\">Shizuoka<\/p>\n                    <\/div><ul class=\"ryokan-card__tag-list\"><\/ul><\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HIKARI OBANZAI 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 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. Features 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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