Matsuya Honkan cuisine — seasonal kaiseki main visual
Cuisine

Cuisine

Seasonal Cuisine

Kumamoto's bounty,told through every plate.

"Matsuya Honkan's cuisine" begins with knowing the gifts of this land.
Carefully grown vegetables and rice, the bounty of the Amakusa sea, Kumamoto's celebrated Aka-ushi beef and basashi —
we craft the robust flavors of the land, available only in their season, into each dish with care.

Delight for the eyes, aroma for the senses, taste on the palate.
Food is the very memory of a journey.
May Matsuya Honkan's cuisine leave a lasting impression on your heart.

Matsuya Honkan cuisine — ingredients and landscapes of Kumamoto, Aso, and Amakusa
COMMITMENT 01

Kumamoto's seasons on a plateLocal & Seasonal

A menu that reflects the season's arrival, peak, and lingering close.
While upholding the tradition of carefully drawn dashi, we deliver dishes that feel handmade with the heart of a modern chef.
Please choose the kaiseki or drinking course that fits your occasion — for enjoying sake, savoring flavor, and relaxing into the moment.

Matsuya Honkan cuisine — regional specialties including Kumamoto Aka-ushi beef and basashi
COMMITMENT 02

Kumamoto's celebrated specialtiesKumamoto Specialties

"Aka-ushi" beef raised on the great grasslands of Aso, exceptionally fresh "basashi" (horse sashimi), "basa-yaki" (grilled horse meat), and Kumamoto's regional dishes "karashi renkon" (mustard-stuffed lotus root) and "ichimonji no guruguru" —
we've woven these local specialties, worth tasting only on a trip to Kumamoto, into our courses, with options to suit any budget.

Matsuya Honkan chef's craftsmanship — careful plating of a soup dish
COMMITMENT 03

The craftsmanship of master chefsArtisan Craft

Chefs with years of accumulated experience never cut corners, from preparation to plating.
Chosen tableware, and carefully considered timing.
Each dish set before you is the crystallization of our chefs' dedication.

Kaiseki Course — Example

The menu changes with the season. Below is one example.
※ Ingredients and menus are subject to change based on availability.

◆ Menu contents may change without notice depending on ingredient availability.

◆ The dining venue is assigned based on the day's reservations. We are unable to accept requests for a specific venue.

◆ Breakfast seating is reserved at check-in (advance reservation required).

◆ If you have any food allergies, please let us know the specific ingredients in advance. We will accommodate as best we can, but since all dishes are prepared in the same kitchen, we cannot guarantee complete allergen removal.

Matsuya Honkan kids' lunch plate with a Japanese flag pick — fried shrimp, hamburger steak, fries, corn, rice, and soup
Family Service

For Our Young Guests Hospitality unique to a ryokan,
for our youngest guests too.

At Matsuya Honkan, we carefully prepare every detail so that families with young children can enjoy their travels with peace of mind.

Kids' Lunch

A special plate topped with a flag pick.
Fried shrimp, hamburger steak with demi-glace sauce, fried chicken, french fries, corn, corn soup, and freshly steamed rice —
we've crafted a plate that children look forward to as "the ryokan meal."

Baby Food Available

Travel with peace of mind, even on baby's first trip.
We offer baby food suited to your child's age.
Please feel free to let us know your child's age, food preferences, and any allergies at the time of booking.

  • Kids' lunch (can be added to your meal plan)
  • Baby food (prepared according to your child's age)
  • Allergy accommodation (all dishes prepared in the same kitchen)
  • Private room requests (20% service charge applies)

※ For baby food and allergy accommodations, please let us know at the time of booking or at least 3 days before your arrival to guarantee availability due to ingredient sourcing. We are unable to accommodate same-day requests.
※ Please feel free to reach out by email with any questions.

Dining Space

Enjoy a relaxed meal in a dining space that honors the character of each season.
We can accommodate private rooms, family-friendly rooms, and tatami rooms for banquets, depending on your needs.
Breakfast is a Japanese-style meal featuring Kumamoto ingredients (private rooms not available).

  • ◇Dining hall (3F Japanese-style dining room or 6F terrace lounge garden room)
  • ◇Grand hall (2F "Shofu" — tatami with table and chairs)
  • ◇In-room dining (available with select plans)
Matsuya Honkan dining hall — a calm dining space that honors Japanese sensibility Matsuya Honkan private dining room — a calm space for families, couples, and friends Matsuya Honkan breakfast — a Japanese-style breakfast featuring Kumamoto ingredients
Reservation

Reserve your stay and dining plan here.

Book online TEL. +81-96-381-1331