We often use this restaurant for gatherings of 5 to 8 people. Since the members come from all over Japan, we try to order dishes made with Hokkaido ingredients that everyone can enjoy. Some of us are meat lovers while others prefer fish, so this restaurant is very convenient as it offers both options. Thank you for always accommodating us.

This place is a hidden gem. If it were closer, I would come here every day. Everything I've tried here has been amazing! That's why I don't want it to get too crowded. The strawberry salad, sashimi (the mackerel is homemade), nigiri sushi, roast Biei pork, special spring rolls, grilled yam, and milk tempura are all delicious. You can't tell the taste just from the photos and text, so you should definitely stop by and try it out!

In Furano, I wanted to have ramen and set meal, so I called the restaurant and found out that the last order for lunch is at 13:20. I was running late due to preparations for my first bike ride of the year, so I rushed to leave but ended up being delayed. I took the back roads from Route 237 to Route 452, then entered Route 580, but around Rubeshibe, I realized it was impossible to make it in time for lunch. So, I decided to head back to Biei town. I remembered the impressive craftsmanship of Kamezuru, a restaurant I visited last year, so I called to confirm their business hours during Golden Week and paid a visit. I was torn between tempura set meal, katsu-don set meal, and pork loin charcoal-grilled set meal, but I made the right choice with the pork loin. The pork loin, weighing over 220g (in my personal estimation), was carefully grilled over charcoal for more than 6 minutes, resulting in a perfectly seasoned, tender, and flavorful dish. The taste was beyond my expectations, and the aroma was exquisite. I couldn't help but eat too quickly, I needed to slow down. I tried the sauce that came with it separately, and it was also amazing. However, I wanted to fully enjoy the flavor of the meat, so I enjoyed it as it is. The miso soup here is also worth mentioning, with a delicious and rich broth. It was a journey filled with twists and turns, but I finally arrived at an amazing lunch. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I really wanted to eat grilled fish cooked over charcoal! I had the opportunity to come here with that strong desire, but unfortunately the blackboard was covered with "Suffolk Lamb" instead. The gyoza made with Hokkaido ingredients was also delicious! Everything from the side dishes to the main dish was amazing! Of course, the Suffolk Lamb was also delicious, and I ended up getting a second serving of rice. The gyoza had a strong garlic flavor, which might not be suitable for lunch, but it was still delicious!

Despite the price of 1,080 yen for a croquette, I was surprised when I tasted it! It was exquisite!! The croquette is made with incredibly fresh ingredients, with no hint of a fishy smell. The refined flavor of the croquette shines through, with a superb texture that surpasses the typical "crispy" description. It is a truly outstanding dish with no separation between the filling and the outer layer. This fish fry easily ranks in the top three of my life. The miso soup was also delicious. It was worth coming all the way here to eat. Thank you for the meal.

Everything was made with care and delicious, but the tempura was strangely delicious in a good way. The simmered fuki (butterbur) dish was also delicious. I originally went wanting to eat a grilled fish set meal, but ended up wanting to try everything. Next time, I will definitely go for the grilled fish!

I had the charcoal-grilled pork shoulder loin set meal - everything was so polite and the atmosphere was very comfortable. And the best part, all this for 1280 yen? The meat was tender and juicy, perfect for pork lovers. Even the miso soup was on another level compared to other casual set meal places, it was made with care and tasted delicious! I'll definitely try the charcoal-grilled fish set meal next time!

This is the best shop in Biei (I think). They serve the most delicious dishes depending on the season. You can feel their sense of taste. I also like their selection of alcohol. On this day, I had... sashimi of Pacific saury, fried hokke fish, sashimi of blowfish, sautéed scallops, various types of beer and sake. To finish, I had chicken innards soba, which was also delicious. It's a shop that I don't want to tell too many people about because it's always full and sometimes you can't get in.

Seafood bowl for 1280 yen with salad, pickles, and side dishes. Today's lunch was at Kamezuru where I had a seafood bowl. It included tuna, salmon, scallops, sea urchin, salmon roe, tamagoyaki, white fish, sweet shrimp, and cured mackerel. As it is a Japanese restaurant, the miso soup was delicious and the seafood bowl ingredients were also very tasty.

Weekend meal in Biei. I actually planned to go to a different restaurant, but it turns out they open at 12 pm. Hmm, I can't wait that long. So, I ended up at Kamezuru, which I noticed had opened around summer. The entrance is connected to a gelato shop on the street side, so it's easy to overlook the restaurant itself. Inside, they offer a variety of grilled dishes, tempura, and sashimi. I decided to try the Biei pork shoulder grilled set meal. The pork was cooked perfectly, with a nice pink center. The combination of grilled pork and mayonnaise was delicious. The fatty parts of the pork were also tasty, and I found myself wanting more rice. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. They also offer recommended dishes like Hokkaido oysters and fresh fish, which I noted for next time. Thank you for the meal.

I went to a recommended izakaya in Biei by the locals! We had appetizers, fresh oysters, uni sashimi platter, local sake, grilled Biei wagyu, and a variety of seafood and meat dishes with local sake. Everything was truly delicious. It was a pleasure to enjoy such tasty food during my business trip! Thank you very much.

During the day, Biei is beautiful everywhere you go, with Instagram-worthy spots, but when it comes to finding a place to eat at night, there weren't many appealing options. I asked the staff at my accommodation for recommendations, and they suggested "Tsurukame". It's a new izakaya/small restaurant where you can enjoy proper meals in this area. It's about a 5-6 minute walk from JR Biei Station, and when I arrived around 6:50 pm, there were no other customers yet. There were two Korean tourists outside the restaurant, hesitating to enter, but seeing me go in seemed to reassure them and they followed. Biei is usually bustling with tourists, but at night, the streets become quiet with fewer people around. I wonder if everyone goes back to their hotels. Running a restaurant in a tourist destination like this must be quite challenging. I started with a sake from Kushiro, Fukushi Junmai, and the appetizers served were of high quality. Then, I enjoyed sashimi of live shrimp from Akkeshi, sea urchin from Hidaka, and fresh oysters from Maruemon, all delicious and fresh. I also tried the grilled beef from Biei Wagyu, sampling different cuts one by one. I ordered the Kunitoki Onikoroshi from Mashike, followed by salmon sashimi. I wanted to try the liver, but they didn't have it, which was a bit disappointing. I also had fried mozzarella cheese and tofu, with a surprising touch of fried tomatoes, adding a fresh acidity. I ended the meal with a refreshing unpasteurized sake, Seishinkyo Tokubetsu Junmai. This was my second time in Biei, and I finally found a restaurant where I could truly enjoy the food.

A place with delicious sashimi and fried food. I hope they resume lunch service soon.

Recommended izakaya where you can enjoy delicious food in Biei at a very reasonable price.

The food and the staff are both amazing!