Sasho (サショウ), a wagyu sukiyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant in Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, began serving an autumn-only "Matsutake and Kobe Beef & Hayama Beef Comparison Course" (松茸と神戸牛・葉山牛の食べ比べコース) on October 10, 2026.
The restaurant is about an 8-minute walk from the west exit of Kamakura Station. Overlooking a Japanese garden, it serves wagyu sukiyaki and shabu-shabu for lunch and dinner, with seasonal dishes for wedding anniversaries, birthdays, meals with loved ones, and family gatherings.
Lunch and Dinner for Anniversaries and Birthdays in Kamakura
For special-day meals, the autumn-only course combines wagyu sukiyaki or shabu-shabu with matsutake mushrooms. Guests can choose the cooking method to suit their preference and compare Kobe beef (神戸牛) with Hayama beef (葉山牛).
For celebrations, an anniversary plate is available for ¥2,200 per plate (tax included, course fee not included). Please request it by phone or in the remarks field of the online reservation by the day before your visit.
Private Rooms at Dinner for Family Gatherings
The restaurant is also suited to family birthdays, milestone celebrations, and other occasions when everyone gathers around the table. Private rooms are available during dinner only, for up to 14 guests. The room fee is ¥11,000 per room (tax included, food not included). Rooms are assigned according to party size and availability, so please inquire when making a reservation.
Autumn-Only Course with Matsutake, Kobe Beef, and Hayama Beef
From the aroma of dobinmushi (steamed in a teapot) to a hot pot dish enjoyed with wagyu and takikomi gohan (seasoned rice), the course offers six dishes in total, with matsutake enjoyed in different preparations. It is offered at both dinner and lunch.
Menu
- Appetizer (sakizuke)
- Matsutake dobinmushi (松茸の土瓶蒸し)
- Sukiyaki or shabu-shabu with Kobe beef, Hayama beef, and matsutake
- Matsutake takikomi gohan (seasoned rice)
- Pickles
- Palate cleanser
Prices and Availability
- Dinner: ¥23,430 per person (tax included), plus a 10% service charge
- Lunch: ¥21,010 per person (tax included), plus a 5% service charge
The price is the same for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. Drinks, additional orders, the anniversary plate, and the private room fee are charged separately.
The course became available on October 10, 2026. It is expected to end sometime in November, as soon as domestic matsutake become difficult to secure. Because no end date is fixed, please contact the restaurant about availability on your preferred date.
Matsutake are chosen from domestic and imported varieties depending on their condition at the time, and the origin changes with supply. The dishes may change depending on the season and ingredient availability.
Course details: https://sasho.rest/journal/autumn-matsutake-wagyu/
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I ask about for a birthday or wedding anniversary meal?
An anniversary plate for celebrations is ¥2,200 per plate (tax included), and requests are accepted until the day before your visit. Requests for private rooms or specific seats can also be discussed, depending on availability. Please let the restaurant know your preferred date, the number of guests, and the purpose of the celebration.
Can the restaurant be used for family gatherings with children?
Children are welcome at lunch. The private rooms at dinner can be used by guests of any age. In the open seating area at dinner, the restaurant asks that children be able to be considerate of other guests. Food can be divided into smaller portions for children. Each adult guest is asked to order one portion.
Until when can the matsutake course be reserved?
The course is expected to end sometime in November 2026, depending on the supply of domestic matsutake. Please contact the restaurant by phone or other means to check availability on your preferred date.
Where can I make a reservation?
Availability and reservation status can be checked on the online reservation site. Anniversary plates must be requested by the day before your visit. Inquiries about private rooms or seating for family gatherings can also be made by phone.
Reservations and Restaurant Information
- Restaurant: Kamakura Wagyu Sukiyaki Shabu-shabu Restaurant Sasho (鎌倉 和牛すき焼きしゃぶしゃぶレストラン Sasho)
- Address: 1-11-1 Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0011
- Access: About an 8-minute walk from the west exit of JR Kamakura Station
- Phone: 0467-24-3233
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (lunch 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, dinner 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
- Closed: Thursdays (please check the official website for openings on public holidays and similar days)
- Reservations for the matsutake course: https://tabelog.com/kanagawa/A1404/A140402/14072688/party/
- Anniversary and group dining information: https://sasho.rest/journal/celebration-dining/
- Official website: https://sasho.rest/
