Starting in July, Hotel Granvia Wakayama will offer a special Kishu Kaiseki course at its Japanese restaurant, Mari. This seasonal menu highlights the rich culinary heritage of Wakayama Prefecture using local ingredients like ayu river fish, pike conger, and Kumano beef.
Visitors to Wakayama can savor authentic regional flavors in an elegant setting, ideal for those looking to enjoy a luxurious dining experience combined with a relaxing hotel stay. The hotel also offers a dinner-inclusive overnight plan, perfect for travelers wanting to explore Wakayama city at a leisurely pace while indulging in high-quality cuisine and comfortable accommodations.
About the Kishu Kaiseki at Hotel Granvia Wakayama
The Kishu Kaiseki course is crafted with seasonal and local ingredients such as Ayu fish from Nanki Shirahama, Kumano beef, Yuasa soy sauce, and Kanayama-ji miso. The menu offers a full sensory experience of Wakayama’s traditional tastes, including dishes like grilled salted ayu, Kumano beef steak, and ginger rice cooked in a pot.
Highlights
- The Kishu Kaiseki course is priced at ¥15,000 (tax included) and requires a reservation at least seven days in advance.
- The course is served from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, with last seating at 7:00 PM, and dining time is limited to two hours.
- Private horigotatsu-style tatami rooms are available for a relaxed and intimate dining experience, ideal for special occasions or family gatherings.
- The hotel offers a one-night stay plan including dinner and breakfast, with room rates starting at ¥46,500 for a standard double room and ¥48,500 for a standard twin room (tax and service charge included).
- The breakfast features Wakayama’s local tastes to complement the dining experience.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama & JR-West Hotel Development — Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kishu Kaiseki at Japanese Restaurant Mari, Hotel Granvia Wakayama |
| Menu / items | Appetizer: Red-legged shrimp with vinegar jelly; Stew: Pike conger broth; Sashimi: Four kinds including Wakayama fish with Yuasa soy sauce; Grilled: Salt-grilled Ogata ayu with Kanayama-ji miso wasabi; Main: Kumano beef sirloin steak with steak sauce; Side: Simmered Isaki fish; Rice: New ginger rice cooked in pot; Pickles: Two types (shiso plum, Kinokawa pickles); Soup: Red miso soup; Dessert: Seasonal fruit |
| Location | Hotel Granvia Wakayama, 5th Floor, Japanese Restaurant Mari |
| Address | 5-18 Tomodacho, Wakayama City |
| Period | From July 1, 2026; menu example valid until August 31, 2026 |
| Price | ¥15,000 (tax included) for Kishu Kaiseki; ¥46,500 (tax and service charge included) for standard double room with dinner and breakfast; ¥48,500 (tax and service charge included) for standard twin room with dinner and breakfast |
| Reservation / Contact | By phone: 073-425-7711 (10:00 AM–6:00 PM), reservation required at least 7 days in advance |
