Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro (1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku) is holding its first Kagoshima-themed restaurant event, the "Treasure Chest of the South: Kagoshima Fair," from Tuesday, May 12 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The fair takes place at two Japanese dining venues on the hotel's second floor: Japanese Restaurant "Hanamusashi" and Japanese Kitchen & Bar "Shunka."
The event showcases Kagoshima Prefecture's distinctive ingredients and local dishes. Guests who order from the Kagoshima Fair menu are also invited to try on a helmet modeled after baseball star Shohei Ohtani. The piece is produced by Marutake Industries Co., Ltd., a samurai armor manufacturer based in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, which holds the top national market share in armor production. The helmet weighs just under 2 kg and has a retail price of ¥330,000.
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Japanese Restaurant "Hanamusashi"
A Chef's Special Kaiseki course priced at ¥13,000 is available, featuring Kagoshima ingredients presented in a traditional multi-course format.
Japanese Kitchen & Bar "Shunka"
The Shikisai course is offered at ¥7,500, providing a seasonal selection at a more accessible price.
Event Details
- Fair Name: "Treasure Chest of the South: Kagoshima Fair"
- Participating Restaurants: 2F Japanese Restaurant "Hanamusashi," Japanese Kitchen & Bar "Shunka"
- Dates: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Dinner service is suspended every Sunday; closed every Monday.
- Dinner Hours: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Last Order: 9:00 PM)
- Free Helmet Try-On: Available for guests ordering from the Kagoshima Fair menu (Retail price: ¥330,000)
- In cooperation with: Kagoshima Prefecture, Marutake Industries Co., Ltd.
