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Defying the 'Time-Performance' Trend: The Challenge of the Only Founding Family-Run Inn in Kawaji Onsen. Open Kitchen Dining Celebrating Satoyama Culture Opened in May 2026

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Published May 28, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:51 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Iwai-yado Juan in Kawaji Onsen, Tochigi Prefecture, renovated its dining area into an open kitchen themed around 'charcoal fire' in May 2026.
As the only inn run by its founding family in the area, it aims to pass on Satoyama culture by offering a live kaiseki style featuring local mountain produce and river fish cooked over charcoal.

Iwai-yado Juan in Kawaji Onsen, Tochigi Prefecture, renovated its dining area into an open kitchen themed around 'charcoal fire' in May 2026. As the only inn run by its founding family in the area, it aims to pass on Satoyama culture by offering a live kaiseki style featuring local mountain produce and river fish cooked over charcoal.

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Published: May 28, 2026

Iwai-yado Juan, located in Kawaji Onsen, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, renovated its dining area into an open kitchen themed around 'charcoal fire' in May 2026. As the only inn in the region still operated by its founding family, it aims to pass on Satoyama culture to the next generation. The new dining area offers a live atmosphere where guests can enjoy the craftsmanship of chefs and the aroma of charcoal fire, serving freshly prepared kaiseki cuisine using local mountain produce, char, and Wagyu beef. Distinguishing itself from the buffet style common in large inns, the inn proposes a unique stay experience that leverages connections with the local community.

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Announced　May 28, 2026 10:00 AM — Distributor PR TIMES
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