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Saga’s local dishes to enjoy during your journey.
“Saga Sea Bream Set – Iwai,” featuring seasonal ingredients from Saga and sea bream from the Genkai Sea, is the perfect “travel feast” for guests seeking an authentic yet compact Japanese dining experience.
Each dish is carefully prepared with traditional Japanese culinary techniques.
The first dish uses seasonal ingredients. And you will choose one of our three types of Tai-meshi(Sea Bream Rice) "Uwajima-style", "Tempura rice bowl", or "Donabe (traditional Japanese cray pot) rice" for the second dish” .
The dishes are beautifully presented using Arita and Karatsu ware, allowing guests to experience Japanese culture through food, tableware, and hospitality.
It’s ideal for lunch between or before sightseeing activities.
[Groups of 10 or more guests]
We will serve sea bream sashimi.
The second dish will not be selectable. Sea bream rice cooked in a large Donabe pot will be prepared for the group.
Duration: Approximately 40-60 minutes.
Example Menu
Starter
Aperitif
Enjoy Japanese sake from a Saga sake brewery. Non-alcoholic options are available.
Main
First Dish
Appetizer, Yuki-no-Oto Tofu, Japanese Nimono, and Ariake Chawanmushi. For groups of 10 or more: Sea Bream Sashimi will be added.
Main
Second Dish
You can select one dish from three varieties of “Tai-meshi” (sea bream rice).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The landmark is a brick-style building located on Nakanokoji Street in central Saga City. At the entrance, you will find a sign that reads “Taisen (鯛せん)”, and the building features a refined and tranquil exterior that reflects traditional Japanese elegance.
What to expect
The meal consists of the first dish, which includes four dishes such as Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard with seasonal ingredients) and Nimono (simmered vegetable).
And for the second dish, you can choose one type of sea bream rice from three varieties.
A glass of Japanese sake from a Saga sake brewery is included as an aperitif.
This is a standard menu filled with the charm of Saga’s local cuisine, and it is loved by guests from abroad.
Second Dish
Select one dish from the following three types of “Tai-meshi” (sea bream rice)
Thinly sliced sea bream with dashi broth and egg yolk (Uwajima style)
Rice bowl with shrimp and sea bream Tempura
Arita Donabe rice cooked in sea bream bone dashi broth
※ Donabe is a traditional Japanese clay pot
[Groups of 10 or more guests]
We will serve sea bream sashimi.
The second dish will not be selectable. Sea bream rice cooked in a large Donabe pot will be prepared for the group.
Duration: Approximately 40-60 minutes.
The total duration may change if you enjoy Japanese Sake with you meal.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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