Chaya Usaburo

A nostalgic country-style restaurant nestled in the rural landscape of the Nasu Highlands. Set in an atmospheric traditional Japanese house with a large irori hearth and an engawa veranda, it serves homemade okowa, freshly pounded mochi, and seasonal country-style dishes.

The okowa and mochi are made with safe, flavorful glutinous rice grown by local farmers. Most dishes feature seasonal local ingredients, offering a taste of nature’s bounty.

The most popular item at Usaburo is the Pokopen Set Meal. This generous meal lets you sample the restaurant’s signature dishes all at once, including okowa, kenchin udon, and ankoro mochi. Other favorites include the Usaburo Set Meal, which comes with seasonal and gomoku okowa, and the Onago Set Meal, featuring small portions of several different dishes. In addition to the regular menu, seasonal offerings include rice porridge available only in winter and chilled udon served only in summer.