Best Scenic Italian Restaurant in Aso, Japan

In the heart of Kumamoto’s beautiful Ubuyama Village, you’ll find UBUYAMA PLACE — a stylish spot surrounded by vast nature. This multi-purpose facility features an authentic Italian restaurant using plenty of fresh, local ingredients, a cheese workshop making fresh cheese from local milk, and a spacious park golf course. Relax in the 100-seat restaurant, enjoy a meal with a view of the Aso mountains, or grab some takeaway and chill out on the lawn. It’s just an hour’s drive from Kumamoto Airport — perfect for a road trip through Aso’s stunning scenery. If you’re looking to recharge both body and soul, you’ll want to add UBUYAMA PLACE to your Japan travel list!

Local Flavors! Enjoy the Best of Aso’s Ubuyama Village at the Restaurant
Wood-Fired Delight! Authentic Ubuyama Mozzarella Pizza
Savor the Local Brand Beef “Aka-Ushi” Steak
Relax and Indulge! Takeaway Sweets Made from Local Ingredients

Local Flavors! Enjoy the Best of Aso’s Ubuyama Village at the Restaurant

One must-visit spot inside UBUYAMA PLACE is the authentic Italian restaurant. Every dish features fresh, local ingredients that taste amazing! Plus, with an on-site cheese workshop, they use handmade fresh cheese made from milk straight from Ubuyama Village—a true farm-to-table experience.

Wood-Fired Delight! Authentic Ubuyama Mozzarella Pizza

You can’t miss the genuine Neapolitan pizza here, about 30cm in diameter! It’s loaded with fresh mozzarella from the cheese workshop and topped with tomatoes and basil grown in Ubuyama. Baked in one of Japan’s largest wood-fired ovens, the crust comes out crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Despite its size, it’s surprisingly light and you’ll finish it in no time!

Savor the Local Brand Beef “Aka-Ushi” Steak

Raised in Aso’s pure water and nature, the local brand beef “Aka-Ushi” is a lean, flavorful wagyu with rich red meat taste. The steak, grilled on an iron plate, is tender and juicy. Enjoy it with fresh vegetables from Ubuyama for a truly unforgettable meal.

Relax and Indulge! Takeaway Sweets Made from Local Ingredients

Takeaway treats are also popular here. The homemade milk gelato, made from freshly squeezed Ubuyama milk, offers a rich yet gentle flavor that melts in your mouth. Don’t miss their original coffee blend, brewed with Aso’s famous spring water. Grab your treats, sit on the lawn, or sway in a hammock, and enjoy a sweet moment surrounded by Aso’s beautiful nature.