“The history of “Asashio” began in the 1960s when my grandfather-in-law, who ran a whitebait processing factory, opened a boat rental company to let as many people as possible enjoy fishing. “I wanted people to eat delicious food, so I began serving them. In the 1975s, after training with my father-in-law, I started an inn business in response to requests from fishing customers who wanted to stay overnight.” Ms. Mizuki Yamada is the young proprietress.
Approximately 40 years after opening, we have continued to operate on the shores of Lake Hamana as an inn where you can enjoy delicious food.
There are a total of 11 guest rooms. This family-run inn with a homey atmosphere has many repeat customers, and is popular as a place where you can enjoy meals with a spectacular view of Lake Hamana. From April 2021, we have started offering reservation-based lunches in completely private rooms.
This month’s recommendation is “Live Fish Inn Asashio”♪
Our special dishes are made from live fish caught in Lake Hamana and nearby waters.
The most appealing thing about Asashio is, of course, the fresh fish.
As the name suggests, this inn is a live fish inn that prides itself on serving dishes made with carefully selected ingredients, with a focus on fresh fish caught from Lake Hamana and the Enshu Sea.
Bonito is popular from spring to summer, blue crab is popular until September, and fried oysters made with oysters farmed in Lake Hamana are popular in winter. The dishes are served with the idea of ”serving hot items while they are still warm, and serving cold items while they are cold”, with a taste that satisfies both the mind and body.
▲Salt-grilled prawns can be enjoyed all year round.
▲Oysters farmed in Lake Hamana are available only during the winter season. Enjoy the seasonal flavors.
After the coronavirus pandemic, we have been open for lunch by reservation since spring 2021.
Since the guest room is used as a dining room, you can enjoy delicious food in a completely private room. Lunch hours are 11:30-14:00.
Why not enjoy a leisurely lunch while enjoying the spectacular view of Lake Hamana right in front of you?
Lunch set meals start from 2,530 yen.
Asashio’s appeal is that you can enjoy lunch in a relaxing private room.
Lake Hamana spreads out in front of you. When you open the window, a pleasant breeze blows in.
▲View of Lake Hamana in August.
All guest rooms face south, giving you a variety of views of Lake Hamana from your room. If the weather is nice, the beautiful sunset will soothe your soul.
▲Sunset from the guest room in December.
Green seaweed is cultivated from around October to March, and you can feel the atmosphere of Lake Hamana. There is a walking path behind the inn where you can take a leisurely stroll.
There are 3 types of accommodation plans. Prices vary depending on the dish.
① Standard Kaiseki plan
② Kaiseki plan with eel
③ Upgrade Kaiseki plan
The upgraded Kaiseki plan includes dishes using seasonal seafood in addition to eel kabayaki. Boiled crab, abalone grilled on a ceramic plate, etc. I’m looking forward to seeing what comes out on the day♪
The type of sashimi differs depending on the fish caught that day, so it is a kaiseki course that you can choose from. Please check the price on our website or by phone.
There are a total of 11 guest rooms. There are 9 rooms of 6 tatami mats, 1 room of 12 tatami mats, and 1 room of 16 tatami mats. All rooms are foldable.
Asashio’s bathtub is deep and you can soak up to your shoulders. The bathroom underwent renovation work in March 2024 and has been further upgraded. The bathtub is equipped with handrails for safety.
The karaoke room will be renovated in 2022. Reservations are required as there is only one room available.
There is also a playroom where you can play mahjong and table tennis.
A karaoke room that has been renovated into a relaxing space. Why not use it as a memory of your trip?
Our inn is an inn where you can feel free to spend your time comfortably and slowly.
We hope you can make fun memories with your friends and family while feeling the breeze of Lake Hamana.
“Asashio” is located between Maisaka-juku and Arai-juku on the Tokaido, and there are many sightseeing spots such as strolling around the fishing town of Maisaka-juku, walking at Bentenjima Seaside Park, and Arai Checkpoint.
From spring to autumn, when the wind is relatively calm, cycling around Lake Hamana may be a great way to remember your trip. In the summer, you can enjoy swimming in the sea, playing on the shore, and fishing.
We look forward to seeing you there.
What did you think? We introduced Asashio, a live fish inn located on the shores of Lake Hamana that is proud of its cuisine.
It is the perfect place to spend some relaxing time while admiring the spectacular view of Lake Hamana. Why not enjoy delicious food and a great location at Asashio, a live fish inn?
[Live Fish Inn Asashio]
〒431-0302
3392-3 Arai, Arai-cho, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture
TEL 053-592-0761
FAX 053-592-0753
Check-in 15:00~
Check out ~10:00
【access】
About 15 minutes walk from JR Bentenjima
Approximately 25 minutes by car from Hamamatsu Nishi Interchange
【Official homepage】
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