--- title: Award-Winning Katsudon at Kaishinyu | Authentic Miyajima Restaurant description: Discover the best katsudon in Japan at Kaishinyu, an authentic Miyajima restaurant. Taste our 60-year secret sauce, a 6-time national champion. Perfect for lunch or dinner. image: https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/hero_image_pc_1920x1080.png --- ![Kaishinyu Logo](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/7917f9964e7ff8235c4f1724ae12c82e.png) [What is Katsudon?](https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/#what-is-katsudon) [Why Our Katsudon?](https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/#why-ours) [Reviews](https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/#reviews) [Menu](https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/#menu) [Location](https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/#location) [FAQ](https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/#faq) [Menu](https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/#menu) Language [日本語 (Japanese)](https://kaishinyuu.jp/) [English (Current)](https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/) [繁體中文 (Taiwan/HK)](https://kaishinyuu.jp/taiwan) [简体中文 (China)](https://kaishinyuu.jp/china) [한국어 (Korean)](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hung) ![Delicious award-winning katsudon served at Kaishinyu, a top Miyajima restaurant](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/hero_image_pc_1920x1080.png) # Only in Hiroshima: The Ultimate Katsudon — Crispy Pork Cutlet + 60-Year Secret Sauce! A Must-Try in Miyajima — Awarded Japan’s Best Bowl 6 Years in a Row. You Won’t Find This Katsudon Anywhere Else. Our Katsudon is One of the Best in Japan — yet truly special in Miyajima! ## What is Katsudon? ![Katsudon Icon](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/7d79455a7c732c2cd0bdd01b1cc25115.png) "Katsu" means cutlet, and "don" means rice bowl. Born in the early 20th century, Katsudon combines crispy tonkatsu with savory soy sauce over fluffy rice, creating a dream bowl that has has become a comfort food loved nationwide, and now worldwide. ![Diagram showing the components of Katsudon: pork cutlet, egg, and rice.](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/0b16a031a67416b5e9f79f6612244518.png) ## Why Our Katsudon? - 6-Time Gold Winner at the National Donburi Grand Prix - 60 Years of Tradition Passed Down in Hiroshima - Additive-Free Secret Sauce - Loved by locals & travelers alike Katsudon is everywhere in Japan, but the bowl you eat at our shop is on a whole different level! ![A happy customer enjoying a bowl of katsudon at Kaishinyu restaurant.](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/0070d29fdc818122f332a7f431a17fac.png) ## Customer Reviews 🇺🇸 USA "Best Katsudon in Japan! The crispy texture and that secret sauce... incredible!" - Michael T. 🇦🇺 Australia "Perfect after hiking Mt. Misen! Exactly what I needed for energy. Will come back!" - Emma L. 🇫🇷 France "The sauce is truly special. A highlight of our Miyajima visit!" - Sophie D. ## Our Menu ![Hiroshima Katsudon](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/e6734716da3ed2ea3d78c7536bca5776.jpeg) ### Hiroshima Katsudon ¥2,500 Our signature dish with 60-year secret sauce recipe ![Oyster Fry Bowl](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/14541582078744f47f61e4ad9ed8ea94.jpeg) ### Oyster Fry Bowl Seasonal ¥2,500 A donburi topped with Hiroshima’s iconic oyster fry — a must-try local specialty! ![Side Dishes](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/9fe50812d8dfc9c8507be6ae39f7a4fb.jpeg) ### Set Meals ¥2,200〜 We also offer a variety of other dishes, including Japanese-style fried chicken (karaage), fried shrimp, and Japanese curry. ### View All Menu Items (English) ## About Japanese Restaurant Kaishinyu ![Entrance of Kaishinyu restaurant in Miyajima](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/236d1789a038b7caee22d3ad57097ff2.png) ![Interior view of Kaishinyu restaurant](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/0f3a3459feb09e2217cb362ef79936cc.png) ![Atmosphere inside the Kaishinyu restaurant](https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/04695e0b9c2e0926ae42a7ea90bc8e5d.png) 9 min from the ferry, 8 min from the Itsukushima shrine — on foot. Open Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last Order — Dine-in: 5:30 PM / Takeout: 6:00 PM) [536-9 Nakanochohama, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima 739-0558, Japan](https://g.co/kgs/G3C3d9n) ### Photo Guide to Our Restaurant ## Frequently Asked Questions Do you have an English menu? Yes, we have menus in English, Japanese, and more. Do you accept credit cards? Yes, we accept all major credit cards, as well as Apple Pay, Alipay+, and WeChat Pay. Do you have vegetarian options? We have limited vegetarian options. Please ask our staff for available dishes. Do I need a reservation? While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend making a reservation if you'd like to secure a seat in advance. We're one of the few restaurants in Miyajima that accept reservations. © 2025 Kaishinyu. All rights reserved. × ## Our Full Menu (English) ### Hiroshima Traditional Donburi Most Recommended! (Each ¥2,500) ![Hiroshima’s Legendary Katsudon](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantkatsudon.jpeg) Hiroshima’s Legendary Katsudon ![Fried Oyster Rice Bowl](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantoyster1.jpeg) Fried Oyster Rice Bowl ![Fried Shrimp Rice Bowl](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantdonburi.jpeg) Fried Shrimp Rice Bowl ![Oyster and Egg Rice Bowl](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantdonburi3.jpeg) Oyster and Egg Rice Bowl ### Miyajima Specialty ![Anago Ju (Conger Eel Rice Box)](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/%E5%AE%AE%E5%B3%B6%E3%81%82%E3%81%AA%E3%81%94%E9%87%8D.jpeg) Anago Ju (Conger Eel Rice Box) ¥2,500 ![Kaishinyu Set（Conger Eel Rice Box +Fried Oysters）](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/%E5%AE%AE%E5%B3%B6%E5%BF%AB%E5%BF%83%E5%8F%8B%E3%82%BB%E3%83%83%E3%83%88.jpeg) Kaishinyu Set（Conger Eel Rice Box +Fried Oysters） ¥3,300 ### Fried Sets (Each ¥2,200) ![Fried Oyster Set](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantfriedoysters.jpeg) Fried Oyster Set ![Fried Shrimp Set](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantfriedshrimp.jpeg) Fried Shrimp Set ![Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Set](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantkaraage.jpeg) Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Set ### Other Main Dishes ![Oyster-Infused Seasoned Rice](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantoysterrice.jpeg) Oyster-Infused Seasoned Rice ¥2,500 ![Fried Oyster & Oyster Tempura Combo Set](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantoyster.jpeg) Fried Oyster & Oyster Tempura Combo Set ¥2,700 ![Assorted Fried Set](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantAssortedfries.jpeg) Assorted Fried Set ¥2,600 ### Curry (Each ¥1,800) ![Fried Oyster Curry](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantcurry3.jpeg) Fried Oyster Curry ![Katsu（Pork Cutlet ）Curry](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantcutletcurry.jpeg) Katsu（Pork Cutlet ）Curry ![Fried Shrimp Curry](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantcurry4.jpeg) Fried Shrimp Curry ![Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Curry](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantcurry2.jpeg) Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Curry ### Seafood Donburi (Each ¥1,700) ![Negitoro Don (Minced Tuna Bowl)](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/kaishinyumenu/%E5%BF%AB%E5%BF%83%E5%8F%8B%E3%83%8D%E3%82%AE%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E4%B8%BC.jpg) Negitoro Don (Minced Tuna Bowl) ![Minced Salmon Bowl](https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/miyajimarestaurantdonburi2.jpeg) Minced Salmon Bowl ### Drinks & Soft Drinks #### Drinks - Bottled Beer (Medium) - Asahi Super Dry / Kirin Ichiban Shibori - ¥800 - Kaku Highball (Can) - ¥400 - Hyoketsu Sugar-Free Lemon (Can) - ¥300 - Sake (Kamotsuru) - ¥600 - Barley Shochu (Iichiko) - ¥600 - Potato Shochu (Kuro Kirishima) - ¥600 - Miyajima Beer (Can) - ¥700 - Miyajima Beer (Bottle 330ml) - ¥800 - Asahi Non-Alcoholic Beer (Can) - ¥300 #### Soft Drinks (Each ¥300) - Cola - Ginger Ale - Apple Juice - Orange Juice ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Restaurant", "acceptsReservations" : "True", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "JP", "addressLocality" : "Hatsukaichi-shi", "addressRegion" : "Hiroshima", "postalCode" : "739-0558", "streetAddress" : "536-9 Nakanochohama, Miyajima-cho" }, "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 34.298942, "longitude" : 132.319205 }, "image" : [ "https://kaishinyuu.jp/hubfs/hero_image_pc_1920x1080.png", "https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/236d1789a038b7caee22d3ad57097ff2.png", "https://static.readdy.ai/image/6324f88b615dcd86614ace34b70592ef/e6734716da3ed2ea3d78c7536bca5776.jpeg" ], "menu" : "https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/#menu", "name" : "Kaishinyu", "openingHoursSpecification" : [ { "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes" : "18:00", "dayOfWeek" : [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday", "Sunday" ], "opens" : "10:00" } ], "priceRange" : "¥¥", "servesCuisine" : "Japanese", "telephone" : "+81-829-44-0321", "url" : "https://kaishinyuu.jp/en/" } ```