Inakamon is a family-run steakhouse on the outskirts of Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, a five-minute drive from the town center, set with views over the surrounding Tsuwano valley. The menu blends Japanese-style steak with hamburger steak (hambagu), alongside a local vegetable salad using produce from the surrounding valley farmland. Its position outside the town center gives the dining room a quieter, more rural character than restaurants clustered around Tsuwano's main streets, with valley views adding to the appeal for travelers who have rented a car to explore the area. The restaurant does not run a dedicated wine or sake program; the focus is on grilled beef prepared to order. Reservations are recommended for dinner, since the small, family-run kitchen has limited capacity during peak hours. Prices run from about ¥1,500 to ¥3,500, moderate for a steak-focused restaurant. It serves lunch from 11:30am to 2pm and dinner from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, and is closed on Thursdays, making it a good option for travelers with their own transportation looking for a valley-view meal away from Tsuwano's tourist center.
Signature dishes
- Japanese-style steak
- Hamburger steak (hambagu)
- Local vegetable salad
Good to know
- Known for
- Family-run Japanese-style steaks and hamburger steaks with views over the Tsuwano valley
- Hours
- 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:30; closed Thursdays
- Reservations
- Recommended for dinner
Location
5-minute drive from central Tsuwano, Tsuwano, Shimane 699-5605
34.4468, 131.7699 View on map
Highlights
- Japanese-style steak and hamburger steak (hambagu) menu
- Views over the Tsuwano valley from a rural setting
- Family-run kitchen with local vegetable salad using valley produce
- Quieter alternative to dining in central Tsuwano
Tips for visiting
- Reserve ahead for dinner given the small, family-run kitchen
- A car is useful, since the restaurant is a five-minute drive from central Tsuwano
- Closed on Thursdays
- Ask for valley-facing seating to enjoy the view while dining
Accessibility
As a small, standalone rural restaurant, seating is on standard ground-level tables, though there is no confirmed dedicated wheelchair access.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Inakamon from central Tsuwano?
It is about a five-minute drive from the town center, in a rural setting with valley views.
Is a reservation needed?
Reservations are recommended for dinner given the restaurant's limited, family-run capacity.
What are the hours?
Lunch runs 11:30am–2pm and dinner 5:30pm–8:30pm, with the restaurant closed on Thursdays.
What is hambagu?
It is a Japanese-style hamburger steak, a home-style dish served alongside the restaurant's Japanese-style steak.