【Google Rating ★5.0】Hakone Teppanyaki Restaurant Celebrates 3rd Anniversary with Special Course Featuring Kitanouchi Beef, Kobe Beef, and Ise Lobster from June 26

Kanonatake Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture; President & CEO: Masaaki Yahata), which operates five ryokan and four restaurants in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, will offer a '3rd Anniversary Special Course' from Friday, June 26, 2026, to Monday, August 31, 2026, to commemorate the third anniversary of its teppanyaki restaurant 'Teppanyaki Zen' on July 14, 2026.

'Teppanyaki Zen' has received 188 Google reviews with a perfect ★5.0 rating (as of June 2026). The restaurant is highly praised for its premium beef dishes, quiet and refined atmosphere, and heartfelt hospitality.

For this commemorative course, we have prepared a special menu allowing guests to enjoy rare 'Ishigaki Island Kitanouchi Ranch Premium Beef,' world-renowned 'Kobe Beef,' and Ise lobster all in one meal.

## [3rd Anniversary Celebration] Special Course Featuring Kitanouchi Beef, Kobe Beef, and Ise Lobster

Teppanyaki Zen opened on July 14, 2023, within the grounds of 'Kanonatake Tounosawa,' a hot spring ryokan in Tounosawa, Hakone.

While primarily serving overnight guests, the restaurant is also open to day visitors, welcoming many guests visiting Hakone.

This special course features the rare 'Ishigaki Island Kitanouchi Ranch Premium Beef,' with only several hundred heads shipped annually, and 'Kobe Beef,' Japan's representative branded beef. Guests can compare the distinct characteristics of these two premium wagyu breeds, enhanced by the live cooking experience unique to teppanyaki.

Additionally, we offer a celebratory course worthy of an anniversary, including fragrant grilled Ise lobster, seasonal appetizers, and a dessert finished on the grill.

## Overview

- Period: June 26 (Fri), 2026 – August 31 (Mon), 2026
- Course Price: 40,000 JPY (tax included)
- Address: 191 Tounosawa, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Parking: Free parking for 5 cars available on the 'Kanonatake Tounosawa' premises
- Business Hours: 17:00–20:00 (Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays)

*Menu contents may change due to ingredient availability.

## 3rd Anniversary Special Gift

As a token of appreciation, guests who book the special course during the period will receive original sake with the 'Zen' logo.

We have prepared 'Hokusei' junmai sake, brewed by Hokusei Sake Brewery in Niigata Prefecture, in a convenient 300ml take-home bottle.

We hope you can enjoy the lingering ambiance of Zen even at home, as a memento of our 3rd anniversary.

Reservations here

## Chef Yoshinori Shimojiri

Appointed Chef of 'Teppanyaki Zen' in August 2025.

After gaining experience at Prince Hotels, he honed his skills at renowned restaurants such as 'Kakurisato Kuruya Zenrei' and 'Fufu.' He pursues teppanyaki that maximizes the inherent charm of ingredients through precise technique and refined sensibility.

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"Reaching our third anniversary is thanks to all our customers who have visited us and everyone who has supported us. We are deeply grateful. We strive every day to improve our skills and service to meet the expectations of our customers and staff.

For our guests dining with us, we aim to deliver a memorable and special experience—not only through the dishes themselves but also through the unique time and space of teppanyaki cooking right before their eyes.

We will continue to sincerely face our guests and ingredients, dedicating our hearts to every single dish we serve."

## More Than Teppanyaki: A Summer Journey in Hakone

At 'Kanonatake Tounosawa,' a ryokan surrounded by Hakone's nature, we offer seasonally unique refreshing experiences and relaxing stays immersed in nature. Overnight guests can change their dinner to 'Teppanyaki Zen' on the premises. Enjoy a summer in Hakone with our carefully crafted teppanyaki, hot springs, and the healing power of nature.

## Summer-Only Mocktail Experience at the Private Pool

At our private pool surrounded by greenery, enjoy original mocktails crafted by a bartender right before your eyes. Savor an extraordinary moment accompanied by Hakone's refreshing breeze.

- Period: July 21, 2026 – September 30, 2026
- Time: 15:00–21:00

*Mocktails are non-alcoholic cocktails made without alcohol.

## A Dreamy Summer Night by the River, Where Fireflies Dance

Along the stream flowing through our property, guests can enjoy viewing fireflies, a hallmark of early summer. Surrounded by the gentle murmur of the stream and cool breezes, experience the unique summer scenery of Hakone.

*As fireflies are living creatures, viewing may not be possible depending on weather or season.

## Soak in Nature: Open-Air Hot Spring Time in Rooms with Private Outdoor Baths

All 21 rooms feature private, naturally flowing open-air baths. Enjoy the hot springs and nature to your heart's content. After your bath, relax in the cool evening breeze of Hakone.

Kanonatake Tounosawa Official Website

A 10% discount sale is currently ongoing, available exclusively on the official website from June 18, 2026.

## About Kanonatake Resort

Kanonatake Resort opened its first hot spring ryokan in Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 1947. In 1999, it pioneered a new style of ryokan experience by introducing private open-air baths, offering guests a sense of 'non-everyday' luxury. Today, the company operates five ryokan and four restaurants, while expanding into new ventures such as craft beer and opening new ryokan facilities targeting different customer segments, building a diversified portfolio to achieve sustainable growth amid changing external environments.

Kanonatake Resort Official Website