When is Jabaraize Kitchen open?

Open weekends in June; daily except Thursdays from July to September end.

What's in the new 'Onigiri Set'?

Takikomi rice cooked with jabara ponzu, plus rice balls with chirimen and grape pepper.

What game meat dishes are offered?

Dishes made from wild game sourced locally. Check the daily menu for details.

What is jabara citrus?

A tart, specialty citrus grown mainly in Kitayamamura, Wakayama, used in drinks and sauces.

Can I combine this with the tourist rafting?

Yes, the kitchen is next to the rafting center, ideal for pre- or post-rafting meals.

Jabaraize Kitchen Opens Seasonally in Kitayamamura: Featuring New Game Meat Menu Alongside Signature Jabara Citrus Dishes

Published Jun 18, 2026 10:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 12:29 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Jabaraize Kitchen, a seasonal dining space in Kitayamamura, Wakayama Prefecture, has reopened alongside the rafting tourism season. This year, it expands its menu with rice-based dishes like 'Jabara Karaage Don' and introduces game meat dishes using locally sourced venison, enhancing the dining experience with regional flavors.

Jabaraize Kitchen, a dining space utilizing Kitayamamura's specialty citrus 'jabara,' has reopened seasonally this year next to the Kitayamamura Tourism Center, coinciding with the village's popular tourist rafting season. This year, the menu has been significantly enhanced to increase meal satisfaction, with a major expansion of rice-based offerings.

Previously focused on jabara-based drinks and light snacks, the kitchen received frequent requests from visitors last year for more substantial meal options. In response, the 2024 menu introduces new rice dishes such as the 'Jabara Karaage Don'—featuring the village's signature fried 'jabara karaage'—and an 'Onigiri Set,' designed to deliver both refreshing citrus flavor and full meal satisfaction.

The 'Onigiri Set' includes takikomi gohan (seasoned rice) cooked with jabara ponzu, paired with rice balls containing dried baby sardines (chirimen) and Wakayama-grown sansho pepper (grape pepper). This combination highlights the rich culinary identity of Wakayama Prefecture in a single meal. The refreshing taste of jabara and the aromatic sansho pepper stimulate the appetite during the warming months, making it ideal for outdoor adventurers and rafting tourists before or after their activities.

Additionally, this year marks the debut of game meat (jibie) dishes sourced from animals hunted in the surrounding forests of Kitayamamura. This unique culinary experience, rooted in the village's natural environment, offers visitors, families, and outdoor enthusiasts a new taste of local terroir.

Moving forward, Jabarise Kitayamamura Co., Ltd. will continue to refine its menu and services based on customer feedback, promoting the potential of 'jabara' and the gastronomic charm of Kitayamamura through seasonal and cultural initiatives.

Store Information Location: Next to Kitayamamura Tourism Center

Operating Days: 【June】Open only on Saturdays and Sundays (closed on weekdays)

【July to end of September】Closed only on Thursdays (open daily except Thursdays) * Note: Temporary closures may occur if the tourist rafting service is suspended.

Inquiries Jabarise Kitayamamura Co., Ltd. Tel: 0735-29-2224 Fax: 0735-49-2317 Email: eigyo_group@jabarise.co.jp

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Jabaraize Kitchen Opens Seasonally in Kitayamamura: Featuring New Game Meat Menu Alongside Signature Jabara Citrus Dishes

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Store Information Location: Next to Kitayamamura Tourism Center

Inquiries Jabarise Kitayamamura Co., Ltd. Tel: 0735-29-2224 Fax: 0735-49-2317 Email: eigyo_group@jabarise.co.jp

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