Fukushima Futaba's 'Taste the Land Itself' Restaurant '~The Local Grill~Umino Yamano' to Open
Daiwa LifeNext Co., Ltd., a Daiwa House Group company, will open '~The Local Grill~Umino Yamano,' a restaurant offering a taste of the land itself by utilizing the blessings of the sea and mountains of Hamadori, within the retreat hotel 'FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA' opening in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture on June 1, 2026. The restaurant aims to be a hub for regional revitalization and exchange.
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Daiwa LifeNext Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Eiji Saito), a member of the Daiwa House Group, will open '~The Local Grill~Umino Yamano,' a restaurant that allows guests to "taste the land itself" by utilizing the blessings of the sea and mountains of Hamadori, within the retreat hotel "FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA" which is scheduled to open in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture on Monday, June 1, 2026.
We carefully prepare the diverse blessings nurtured by this land, such as seafood caught in the local sea, vegetables grown in nearby fields, and livestock products that Fukushima is proud of, in a grill style. We offer a unique dish that can only be found here, embodying the flavors unique to "Satohama," where the sea and mountains coexist. On the opening day, June 1 (Monday), lunch service will begin.
[Restaurant Reservations Here] https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/umino-yamano/reserve
[Hotel Official Website Here] https://www.futatabi-futaba-fukushima.com/
What is "FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA"?
It is a retreat hotel scheduled to open at the Nakano District Reconstruction Industrial Base in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture, equipped with the largest banquet and conference rooms in the region. Adjacent to the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum and the Fukushima Reconstruction Memorial Park, which opened on May 2 this year, it will play a role as a hub for regional regeneration and exchange.
We want to regain (regenerate) Futaba's nature and industry.
We want to meet again (reunite) with the charm of this town and its people.
And we want people to want to come back to this place again (revisit).
This hotel is born with such "FUTATABI" (again) aspirations. While harmonizing with the region, we aim to create a place where visitors can reflect on their mind and body and spend time quietly refreshing themselves.
About the restaurant '~The Local Grill~Umino Yamano'
'~The Local Grill~Umino Yamano' is a grill restaurant that embraces the concept of "tasting the land itself," set against the natural environment sandwiched between the sea and mountains of Hamadori. We offer dishes that feature the blessings of the region, such as seafood caught in Futaba Town and the Hamadori area, seasonal vegetables delivered from nearby fields, and Fukushima brand livestock products.
To maximize the appeal of the ingredients, cooking is primarily in a grill style. You can fully experience the unique flavors of this place, where the blessings of the sea and mountains overlap.
Dishes that savor the blessings nurtured by "Satohama"
[Blessings of the Sea]
In Hamadori, blessed with rich fishing grounds where the Oyashio and Kuroshio currents meet, a variety of seafood is landed each season. We carefully prepare the most delicious seafood of the season with aromatic grilling, bringing out the inherent umami of the ingredients.
[Blessings of the Mountains]
Vegetables delivered from nearby fields are attractive for their flavors that reflect the local climate. We focus on seasonal vegetables carefully grown in the region, bringing out diverse expressions to match the dishes.
[Fukushima Livestock Products]
We incorporate high-quality livestock products nurtured throughout the prefecture, including Fukushima beef and Aizu Jidori chicken. We utilize the unique characteristics of each, such as the umami of red meat, the sweetness of fat, and differences in texture, and offer dishes prepared to complement the ingredients.
Three different dining experiences depending on the time of day
[Breakfast (Buffet)]
We offer a wide range of Japanese and Western dishes, including salads made with local vegetables, Western-style dishes, and Japanese small bowls incorporating Fukushima's seasonal ingredients. We primarily offer body-friendly menus that utilize Fukushima's fermentation wisdom, providing a breakfast suitable for the start of the day.
[Lunch (A la carte / Set meal / Lunch set)]
We offer a variety of menus that can be chosen according to your mood, such as set meals using local ingredients, a plate of seasonal vegetables, and satisfying main dishes. We also offer lunch sets that combine a main dish with salad and soup, allowing you to enjoy a highly satisfying meal during sightseeing or business.
[Dinner (A la carte / Course)]
Centered on course-style meals that allow you to fully savor the charm of the land, including appetizers utilizing the blessings of the sea and mountains of Hamadori, and fish and meat dishes prepared according to the day's catch. Warm dishes using Joban-mono seafood and grilled dishes of meat nurtured in Fukushima's land are symbolic signature menus of '~The Local Grill~Umino Yamano' that you can enjoy.
We also have a rich selection of wines to enjoy with your meal. Our sommelier proposes wines carefully selected from Japan and abroad to enhance the individuality of the dishes. In addition to alcohol, we also offer menus that allow you to feel the profound culture of "tea" that blends into daily life. We focus on the origin and variety.