Ikaruga's Speciality 'Tatsuta-age' Lunch Set & Self-Poured Matcha Tea au Lait

The Japanese "tatsuta-age" seasoned and fried meat dish is said to be named for the Tatsuta River that flows through the town of Ikaruga. Learn about the etymology of the name while enjoying a tatsuta-age as one of Ikaruga's specialty delicacies. And as a bonus, also try your hand at whisking and brewing a macha au lait yourself to enjoy afterward.

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The Tatsuta River is said to be the origin of the name of the tatsuta-age dish

This Japanese cafe is located in the converted estate where Meiji-era magistrate Baron Harufusa Kitabatake retired after a life of royalist activism at the end of Japan's Tokugawa Shogunate and early Meiji Restoration.

Tatsuta-age lunch, a local delicacy (images are for illustration purposes)

Information

Minimum Number of Passengers: 1 or more participants
Maximum Capacity Requires consultation
Participation Restrictions: Requires consultation
Meeting and Exchange Areas: Japanese Cafe Fukokuen
2-9-10 Horyu-ji Temple, Ikaruga-cho, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture
Open Period: Closed on certain days
Closed Period: Every Wednesday, summer vacation and New Year's holidays
Tour Schedule: Arrive at Japanese Cafe Fukokuen >Dining
Required Time: Around 1 hour
Provision of Meals: Meals are provided
Open to meal requests: Available
Universal accessibility: Available
Parking: Available (9 spaces)
Related websites: http://fukokuen.com/

This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Please check the official website for the latest information.

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Last update : 30 Aug 2024