Kurochaya 黒茶屋
A couple weeks ago we met a most kind Japanese man who wanted us to experience an authentic Japanese meal with him. A week, and several emails, later and we were being picked up by him and his wife at the Fussa Station. From there we went to Kurochaya, an amazing restaurant along the banks of the Akigawa River (River Aki actually). The grounds, atmosphere, and food were all fantastic.
This is the view of the handmade baskets in the gift shop with the river in the background through the window.
Our private room included a tokonoma (床の間) and ikebana (生け花) to go along with the walls of windows with views. ごちそうさまでした.
Should you ever be in Tokyo, and really want to experience a traditional Japanese meal (kaisekiryori or 懐石料理) and environment, then this is the place for you.
The address is 東京都あきる野市小中野167, info-e@kurochaya.net for reservations.
From central Tokyo take the Chuo Line (with transfer at Tachikawa onto the Ome Line) or Seibu Shinjuku Line west. Transfer at Haijima Station onto the Itsukaichi Line. Ride the line to the end, Musashiitsukaichi Station. You can walk or take a short cab ride from there.
