Cooking
Cuisine
The best of Tosa's seasonal offerings,
Experience it with all five senses.
At Sansuien, we take great care in preparing dishes that showcase Tosa’s unique seasonal ingredients and the vibrant colors of the four seasons. We offer a variety of menus suitable for celebrations, memorial services, banquets, and other occasions. We invite you to enjoy a special experience found nowhere else.
A seasonal dish that Tosa is proud of.
The sea, mountains, and rivers—Tosa’s natural environment nurtures an abundance of fine ingredients. We combine the chef’s skill and passion with each of these ingredients to bring out their true, natural flavors to the fullest. Our kaiseki cuisine is both visually stunning and deeply flavorful—a culinary experience unique to Tosa. Along with the bounty of the land, we invite you to enjoy a memorable dining experience.
The joys of the season and
A taste you've never experienced before
With all my heart
With Kochi renowned as a treasure trove of ingredients from land, sea, and mountains, your anticipation for the local cuisine is sure to be high. We take pride in highlighting the flavors of seasonal ingredients and serve traditional Tosa cuisine that blends the old with the new. We also invite you to try ingredients like moray eel, which are less common in other prefectures.
Executive Chef at Sansui-en · Japanese Cuisine
Certified "Tosa Master Craftsman"
Yasushi Kikuchi
Meals
I believe that cuisine is not just something to be savored, but something that leaves a lasting impression on the heart. Every day, I dedicate myself to each and every dish, so that you can experience the robustness and gentleness of ingredients unique to Kochi, as well as the changing seasons, through all five senses.
From fresh fish caught at local fishing ports to seasonal vegetables delivered from the mountains—we deliver the “very best” of each moment with all our heart.
Traditional Tosa Platters and the Sansui Kaiseki Menu Reflecting the Seasons
Measuring one shaku and three sun (approximately 39 cm), these magnificent serving dishes, which add a touch of elegance to banquets in Kochi, embody the refined artistry of Tosa’s chefs. Meanwhile, our kaiseki cuisine features a vibrant array of seasonal delicacies—carefully selected by our head chef from the bounties of the local mountains, rivers, and seas—presented with the utmost hospitality.
Sample Menu
1. Appetizer
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1. Appetizers
Seasonal appetizers
1. Construction
Seasonal Sashimi
1. Steamed Dishes
Seasonal Steamed Dishes
1. Simmered dishes
Seasonal Fish Simmered in Soy Sauce
1. Pottery
Tosa Wagyu Steak
1. Fried foods
Deep-fried moray eel
1. Pickled dishes
Seared Bonito
1. On hand
Country-Style Sushi
1. Overcoming
Baked Clams in a Pot
1. Meals
Seasoned Rice
1. Bowl Rest
Clear soup
1. Pickled Vegetables
Assorted Trio
1. Sweetness
Eggplant Ice Cream
Options Menu
Western Cuisine / Kuroge Wagyu Steak
Kochi-grown Wagyu beef served with our original sauce. We carefully select cuts with just the right amount of lean meat. The more you chew, the more juicy, savory flavor bursts forth, allowing you to experience the true essence of the meat.
Japanese Cuisine / Assortment of Three Tosa Delicacies
A platter of delicacies to enjoy alongside Tosa sake. Please savor "Sake-toro"—named by the lord of the Yamauchi family, with whom our inn has a long-standing connection—"Dorome" (which can only be eaten when fresh), and "Nore-sore" prepared in the Kochi-style "nuta" sauce.
Japanese Cuisine / Seared Moray Eel
Moray eel, traditionally served on special occasions in this fishing village in Kochi. Once the gelatinous skin melts away, you can enjoy a tender, flaky texture reminiscent of chicken.
Alcohol
Local Tosa sake that pairs perfectly with seared bonito, seasonal selections, and conversations that grow deeper with every toast. At Sansuien, we offer a diverse selection of beverages—including sake meticulously brewed by local breweries in Kochi—carefully paired with our cuisine. Please enjoy the flavors of Tosa alongside our dishes.
Breakfast buffet
We offer our guests a high-quality, relaxing morning experience befitting their stay.
Our cuisine prioritizes not only delicious flavors but also the passion of the producers and the unique climate and terroir of Kochi.
By featuring local ingredients and colorful dishes, we aim to create a space where you can truly enjoy your morning in Kochi.
We hope that your morning at Sansuien will be the perfect start to a wonderful day.
We create a breakfast experience where you can savor the bounty of Kochi and the distinctive hospitality of Sansuien.
Dining Area
We welcome our guests with a colorful array of dishes featuring seasonal delicacies carefully selected by our head chef from the bountiful gifts of Tosa’s mountains, rivers, and seas.
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The charm of the four seasons and the scenery of Sansui. Enjoy a moment of relaxation in a tropical atmosphere.
Guest Rooms
In the town of Kochi, a sense of relaxation washes over you.
Natural Hot Spring SUISAIKAKU
Located in the heart of Kochi, a convenient base for sightseeing, where you can truly savor the charm of the four seasons.
Access & Area Information
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[Breakfast Included] Just a 10-minute walk from Kochi Castle, making it ideal for sightseeing. Enjoy breakfast at a buffet featuring both Japanese and Western dishes, along with natural hot spring water sourced from Kochi’s first natural hot spring.
[Family Plan for Guests with Infants | Includes 2 Meals] Enjoy a stress-free stay with your baby, complete with special toys for infants and parenting support benefits♪
[The Legendary Tosa Akaushi Kaiseki | Includes 2 Meals] Savor the rare Tosa Akaushi—a brown-haired Japanese breed native to Kochi Prefecture—in a sukiyaki-style hot pot
[Standard Kaiseki | Includes 2 Meals] A plate-style kaiseki meal that lets you savor the bounty of Tosa’s mountains and seas with all five senses. Breakfast is served buffet-style with both Japanese and Western options.
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