Honami, a Michelin 2-star Kaiseki restaurant in Kanazawa, is a long-standing ryotei restaurant situated on the bank of the Sai River. It is one of the few restaurants still operating today that serves traditional Kaga ryotei cuisine. The restaurant is housed in a mansion that was built at the end of the Meiji period, and it has six private rooms as well as a banquet hall, each of which has a different but elegant atmosphere.

One of the highlights of dining at Honami is the picturesque seasonal scenery that diners can enjoy with their meal. The restaurant’s garden is visible from all rooms, and guests can admire cherry blossoms in spring, fresh verdure in summer, fall foliage in autumn, and a charming snowscape in winter. The restaurant’s attention to detail extends to its cuisine, which is like a work of art.

Honami’s Kaga kaiseki course cuisine is tasteful and extravagant, incorporating seasonal local ingredients and seafood. Guests can expect to taste first-class cuisine with an emphasis on “omotenashi,” the greatest of care and hospitality. Even the tableware used is carefully selected to enhance the dining experience.

Honami is listed in the Michelin Guide Toyama Ishikawa (Kanazawa) 2016 Special Edition, and its reputation is well-deserved. The restaurant’s culinary offerings are outstanding, and the staff go above and beyond to ensure that guests have a memorable dining experience.

Located near Nomachi Station, Honami is a must-visit for those interested in traditional Kaga ryotei cuisine. The restaurant’s history, elegant atmosphere, and attention to detail make it a unique and unforgettable dining experience.