Oryori Masuda
お料理ます田
Kaiseki in Kusatsu, Shiga, 3 min walk from Kusatsu Station
Our analysis
- 45%of high-end restaurants in Shiga have a higher dinner budget
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 34 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 28
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 45% of the high-end restaurants in Shiga in this guide, and lower than that of 47% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 1 of the 17 kaiseki restaurants in Shiga can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,100 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Kusatsu with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Shiga | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glicine | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Phone only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 12 min, Minami-Kusatsu | — |
| Ryouriya Matsuse | #7 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 14 min, Kusatsu | Mon, Wed |
| Chisou Toshi Fuji | — | ¥14,300 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2020 | 10 min, Kusatsu | Mon |
| Oryori Masuda | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kusatsu | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Oryori Masuda
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-4144 (+81-50-5593-4144 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Shiga.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Weekday Only Adult Short Kaiseki (Main: Grilled Seasonal Fish)
Lunch · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Adult Short Kaiseki Enjoying Sake
2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥2,200 more than the one above
Lunch Adult Short Kaiseki (Main: Grilled Omi Beef)
Lunch · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Wagyu
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Weekday Only (Monday to Thursday) ◆ All-You-Can-Drink ◆ Short Kaiseki
2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥2,200 more than the one above
Seasonal and Charcoal Grilled Kaiseki
2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥1,100 more than the one above
Our Most Popular Kaiseki Course
3 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Sea urchin
What is served (13)
- Enjoy a refined taste using seasonal ingredients.
- Appetizer
- Assorted Delicacies
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish: Omi Charcoal Grilled
- Steamed Dish: Tender Abalone and Fresh Sea Urchin
- Seasonal Dish: Grilled Sweetfish from Lake Biwa
- Intermediary Dish
- Warm Dish: Chawanmushi with Seasonal Fish
- Fried Dish: Seasonal Tempura
- Rice: Seasonal Clay Pot Rice
- Soup: Chiba Prefecture Large Clam Soup
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥4,400 more than the one above
Lunch Our Most Popular Kaiseki Enjoying Omi and Seasonal Delicacies
Lunch · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Weekday Only [Monday to Thursday] ◆ All-You-Can-Drink Included
2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Shiga Seasonal and Charcoal Grilled Kaiseki
3 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
- Wagyu
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Sea urchin
What is served (13)
- The main dish is grilled Omi beef.
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish Omi Beef Charcoal Grill
- Side Dish Tender Abalone and Fresh Sea Urchin
- Seasonal Item Grilled Sweetfish from Lake Biwa
- Side Dish Omi Beef Strip Loin Shabu-Shabu
- Noodle Dish
- Fried Dish Seasonal Tempura
- Rice Today's Seasonal Fish Nigiri Sushi
- Soup Chiba Prefecture Large Clam Soup
- Dessert
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Lunch Special Kaiseki Enjoying Seasonal Delicacies from Shiga
Lunch · 2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
All-You-Can-Drink 【Most Popular Kaiseki at Our Restaurant
2–12 guests
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Tempura
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Anniversary Special Course for Special Days
Dinner · 3 hr at the table · 2–12 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Sea urchin
- Shabu-shabu
What is served (13)
- The main dish is grilled Omi beef.
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Delicacies
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish: Charcoal-Grilled Omi Beef
- Side Dish: Tender Abalone and Fresh Sea Urchin
- Seasonal Item: Grilled Sweetfish from Lake Biwa
- Side Dish: Omi Beef Strip Loin Shabu-Shabu
- Noodle Dish
- Fried Dish: Seasonal Tempura
- Rice: Today's Seasonal Fish Nigiri Sushi
- Soup: Chiba Prefecture Large Clam Soup
- Dessert
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 18:00–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only) Heated tobacco is allowed. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book |
| Setting | Counter seating, Sunken seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate) |
| Opened | February 2024 |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Kusatsu Station.
- Leave Kusatsu Station and walk south-west for 90 m.
- Turn right at Lotteria and walk 110 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Oryori Masuda.
Look for
お料理ます田
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
クロスアベニュー草津A 101
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
お料理ます田滋賀県草津市大路1-8-17 クロスアベニュー草津A 101
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 1-8-17 Oji Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0032 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | "Kusatsu Station" east exit 2 minutes walk. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Oryori Masuda cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Oryori Masuda?
Children are welcome at some times or seats; under-6s may be limited. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Oryori Masuda?
Kusatsu Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.