Hanamaki: Dining Out in Miyazawa Kenji’s Footsteps

The imposing, solid entrance exudes a sense of history.

The restaurant offers both classical Japanese-style seating and more Western-style tables. Its signature dish is wanko-soba.

The “Kenji Set” gives customers the chance to savor Miyazawa’s favorite tempura-soba and cider combination for ¥1,000 (plus tax).

This garden is prized for its flowerbed, created by Miyazawa Kenji himself. (Courtesy of Saryō-kadan)

Hundreds of tulips bloom here in May. (Courtesy of Saryō-kadan)

Reclining chairs and low tables in the traditional outer corridor of the house afford a view of this lovely Japanese-style garden.

Matcha with traditional Japanese snacks, and shiruko with oshinko (pickled vegetables). Each dish is ¥500 (incl. tax).

The charming exterior puts visitors in the mind of a little European house. (Courtesy of Yamaneko-ken)

Tables and chairs in period design are arrayed across the wide floor.

The suiton in the Yamaneko set is made with many locally grown ingredients, and is available for ¥1,200 (incl. tax).

The Oryza Roll-Cake set has a delicate, moist texture. ¥1,000+ (incl. tax). (Courtesy of Rinpūsha)