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2018.01.10

Introducing Kagamibiraki, a traditional New Year's event! | Rakura Utsunomiya Ikegami

Hello, I am the PR person in charge of Rakuzo Utsunomiya Ikegami store.

Have you already started your work or studies for the New Year? It is customary to hold "Kagamibiraki" around this time of the year, but do you know what this event is for? In this issue, we would like to introduce the date and origin of Kagamibiraki.

What is the date of Kagamibiraki?

Some of you may look forward to Kagami-Biraki every year, when the Kagamimochi displayed on the altar of a Buddhist deity are served with ozoni or oshiruko (sweet red-bean soup). The date of Kagami-Biraki is every year.1month11Although it is set on the same day, it is actually held on a different day in some areas. For example, in Kyoto and neighboring areas1month4It will take place on the same day and in the Kansai region.1month20It is held on the same day. It is interesting that they are the same event but on different days.

 

What is the origin of Kagamibiraki?

Kagamibiraki, an event to eat Kagamimochi offered to the gods and Buddha, is said to have its origin in receiving such power from the gods and Buddha and wishing for good health and good fortune. It is forbidden to cut Kagamimochi with a knife, as it is considered to be akin to committing seppuku (ritual suicide), and the original manner is to break it open with a wooden mallet. Nowadays, it is not unusual to find Kagamimochi packaged in a case, so there may be an increasing number of people who are unaware of this ceremony.

 

Mochi is good, but how about hot pot?

It's great to stay home all New Year's and eat rice cakes, but isn't it time to go out for a New Year's party? this storeRakuzo Utsunomiya Ikegami BranchWe offer a banquet menu that is perfect for New Year's parties. For this time of year, we recommend the "Ginger Soy Milk Nabe with Chicken and Tsukune (soft bone Tsukune)" or the "Kusa-nabe with Seared Duck" course, where you can enjoy unlimited drinks while enjoying warm nabe dishes.

 

Please consult with us about your preferred banquet course when you reserve a table.

Rakuzo Utsunomiya Ikegami Branch is a Japanese dining room with all private rooms.
Private rooms of various sizes are available for various occasions, from small drinking parties, business entertainment, dinners, medium-sized banquets, and large groups.

We will color your banquet with dishes that are popular among men and women of all ages. Please be sure to try our most popular dishes such as beef tongue and grilled skewers. We also have original dishes that we are proud of. We hope you will enjoy our specialties.

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Store Information

Private Room Dining RAKUZO Utsunomiya Ikegami

address (e.g. of house)
〒320-0801
3-11 Ikegami-cho, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi
Access
4 minutes walk from East Exit of Tobu-Utsunomiya Station on Tobu-Utsunomiya Line
Phone number
050-2018-8936
Business Hours
17:00-23:30
(L.O. 22:30 / Drink L.O. 23:00)

Banquets can be held before business hours! (Early and late discounts available)
regular closing day
nil
Average budget
3,100 yen (regular average)/2,500 yen (banquet average)
settlement
▼ Credit Cards
VISA, MasterCard, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, MUFG, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ, Saison, APLUS

▼ QR payment
PayPay, d-pay, auPay, LINE Pay, Rakuten Pay, Melpay, ALIPAY, WeChat Pay

▼ Electronic Money
ID

The registration number of the invoice system is printed on receipts and receipts.
Registration number: T6010701005431
Total number of seats
115 seats
Banquet Max.
18 persons
chartering
not allowed
Non-Smoking/Smoking
Smoking allowed Smoking room available
(Smoking area is available separately from the seating area.)
parking lot
Wi-Fi
nil

There is an appetizer as a seat charge (included in the price for a course)
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