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A Hidden Gem for a Special Meal on Miyajima<\/h2>\n
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Les Clos sits along the Machiya-dori lane, slightly off the main tourist thoroughfare \u2014 which gives it a genuinely tucked-away feel that locals love. My family first visited last year, and my older daughter was practically speechless when we walked in: “This place is way too stylish!”<\/em> She wasn’t wrong. The restaurant draws on Hiroshima Prefecture’s finest local produce and seafood to create seasonal menus that feel rooted in this part of Japan, even as the cooking style is distinctly Italian. It’s the kind of place that locals choose for birthdays and anniversaries \u2014 a mark of quality you don’t always find in a heavily visited tourist destination.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Les Clos offers two lunch courses and two dinner courses<\/strong> as the core of its menu, alongside \u00e0 la carte wagyu steak options and rotating seasonal desserts. All prices below reflect the April 2025 revision.<\/p>\n Because the kitchen works with seasonal ingredients, specific dishes rotate throughout the year<\/strong>. It’s worth checking the official website or confirming details when you make your reservation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My family almost always goes for the Miyajima Course \u2014 being able to enjoy both a fish dish and a meat course in the same sitting is hard to pass up. My husband is never disappointed, and even my younger daughter cleans her plate every time (“The fish is so yummy!”). On weekdays, the 14:00\u201316:00 window tends to be the quietest part of the lunch service, so if you want to linger over your meal without feeling rushed, that’s the time to aim for. Reservations are strongly recommended regardless.<\/p>\n After lunch, Omotesando Shopping Street is close by and a perfect place to browse for Miyajima souvenirs \u2014 especially if you’re traveling with kids.<\/p>\n 2025.02.19<\/p>\n 2026.03.13<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Miyajima's main shopping street \u2014 known locally as Omotesando \u2014 is a l...<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n The building dates to 1912 \u2014 the final year of the Meiji era \u2014 and has been fully renovated while preserving the traditional Japanese details that make it so atmospheric. Original azuma shoji<\/em> sliding screens and carved wooden transom panels (ranma<\/em>) line the rooms, sitting naturally alongside the restaurant’s contemporary lighting and furnishings. Through the large windows, a manicured Japanese garden changes with every season: pale green in spring, deep shadow in midsummer, a burst of red and gold in autumn. The second floor caf\u00e9 space can be reserved for private groups and offers an especially beautiful view down into the garden below. More than one guest has described the feeling as being inside a quiet, slowly moving museum<\/strong> \u2014 which feels exactly right.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My visit in mid-November last year was perfectly timed for the autumn foliage. My younger daughter pressed her nose to the window and announced that “the garden is sparkling.” She wasn’t wrong \u2014 the maple leaves were extraordinary. Whether you visit in cherry blossom season, midsummer, or the crisp days of autumn, the view outside will be part of the meal.<\/p>\n Appetizer \u2014 Sea Bream Carpaccio, Spinach Quiche, and Fresh Tomato with Mozzarella<\/strong><\/p>\n The sea bream was impeccably fresh \u2014 no fishiness at all, just a clean, delicate bite with a gentle springy texture. The spinach quiche loaded with melted cheese made for a wonderful contrast. It’s the kind of opening plate that sets a confident tone for everything that follows. My older daughter spent about ten minutes photographing this single dish before she let anyone touch it.<\/p>\n Soup and Bread \u2014 Corn Cream Soup and Focaccia<\/strong><\/p>\n The corn cream soup was smooth, rich, and clearly made from scratch \u2014 the kind of depth you only get when someone has spent real time on it. The focaccia was soft and slightly sweet with a pillowy, substantial crumb. My younger daughter asked for a second piece before the soup was finished.<\/p>\n Pasta \u2014 Shrimp and Mizuna Cream Pasta<\/strong><\/p>\n A beautiful plate \u2014 the pale cream sauce, the pink of the shrimp, and the bright green of the mizuna (a mild Japanese salad green) made it as attractive as it was delicious. The sauce clung to the pasta perfectly, and the shrimp’s natural sweetness ran through every bite. My husband declared it the best pasta he’d eaten in years, which is saying something from a man who normally prefers rice.<\/p>\n Main \u2014 Saut\u00e9ed Spring Vegetables and Beef with Mustard Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n Potato, bell pepper, broccoli, kabocha squash, arugula, and tomato saut\u00e9ed alongside tender sliced beef, finished with a sharp, punchy mustard sauce. The vegetables were clearly seasonal and handled with care \u2014 not just garnish, but a genuine part of the dish. Even my younger daughter, who normally avoids vegetables, ate everything when it was mixed with the beef. That alone deserves a mention.<\/p>\n Dessert \u2014 Caramel Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream and Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n A caramel-drizzled tart with a scoop of dense, creamy vanilla ice cream alongside a well-brewed coffee. Refined but not fussy \u2014 exactly what you want at the end of a relaxed, leisurely lunch. We sat at the table for an extra twenty minutes just talking and finishing our cups. The whole afternoon felt unhurried in the best possible way.<\/p>\n After your meal, Itsukushima Shrine is about a fifteen-minute walk from Les Clos \u2014 the late afternoon is a wonderful time to visit, when the day-tripper crowds have thinned out a little.<\/p>\n 2025.02.19<\/p>\n 2026.03.13<\/p>\n <\/div>\n Itsukushima Shrine sits at the edge of the sea on Miyajima Island, jus...<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n Les Clos is located at 527-1 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture<\/strong>, approximately a seven-minute walk from the Miyajima ferry pier<\/strong>. Free on-site parking is available for guests arriving by car. Lunch service runs 11:30\u201315:00 (last order 14:00)<\/strong>; dinner runs 17:00\u201320:00 (last order 19:00)<\/strong>. The restaurant operates on irregular holidays<\/strong>, so checking ahead is advisable. Reservations can be made by phone or through the official website. Dinner reservations should be made at least three days in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One local tip worth passing along: if you’re driving and parking at Miyajimaguchi on the mainland, the lot behind the Momiji Honpo shop tends to have spaces available before 8:00 a.m. \u2014 useful if you’re making an early start.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Les Clos is well set up for families and larger parties. The restaurant provides baby chairs, a nursing room, and stroller-friendly access<\/strong>. For groups of 15 to 30 guests<\/strong>, group lunch courses are available \u2014 seating arrangements and service details can be discussed at the time of reservation. English menus are available<\/strong>, along with Chinese and Korean language options on the restaurant’s website. Wi-Fi is provided throughout, and the restaurant accepts major credit cards and electronic payment methods<\/strong> including Visa, Mastercard, and JCB.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As someone who has visited with small children, I can say the facilities genuinely make a difference. Having a nursing room available when my younger daughter was still a toddler meant we could visit without any anxiety \u2014 and the staff were warm and accommodating throughout. It’s the kind of thoughtfulness that makes a place worth recommending to other families.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for something to do with children after lunch, Miyajima Aquarium is a wonderful option nearby \u2014 they also offer free stroller rentals, which is a great help with little ones.<\/p>\n![\"Seasonal](\"https:\/\/japan-stroll.com\/miyajima\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_6968-scaled-e1744265824341-1024x636.jpg\")
<\/p>\nMenu and Prices (Revised April 2025)<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat We Ate: The Aki Course in Full<\/h3>\n
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Family Groups and Accessibility<\/h2>\n
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