One of the pleasures of staying at a Japanese ryokan (Japanese style inn) is dinner, which is a delicate and beautifully prepared meal.
We spent a relaxing evening soaking in the hot springs before heading to the dinner table.
*Usually, we are told at check-in what time and where the dinner venue will be.
We were served dinner in a lovely private room with a courtyard.
The food was very creative and visually pleasing, using a variety of local ingredients.
At ryokan, you order a drink before having dinner.
I usually order a glass of umeshu, a plum wine.
Umeshu is said to regulate the bowels and relieve fatigue.
The best way to enjoy umeshu is on the rocks.
Watch this phrase in the video!
