A long-established restaurant founded in 1976 in the mountains of Kishiwada. Forty-five giant wooden barrels once used for fermenting soy sauce have been converted into fully private charcoal-grilled dining rooms—a unique concept found almost nowhere else in Japan. The specialty is fresh-direct Hokkaido lamb for Genghis Khan grilling. Also famous for cherry blossoms in spring. Lunch from the ¥2,000 range. Pet-friendly rooms available. Google 4.2 / 429 reviews.

"The private barrel room experience is unlike anything else. The extraordinary space moved me even more than the food." "Fresh Hokkaido lamb has no gaminess and is tender—it completely changed my image of Genghis Khan." "Coming in cherry blossom season was perfect—great food and great scenery." "Glad we could bring our dog."