Tenchi Hosaku (Niigata Station Store)

This restaurant is located inside the commercial facility, CoCoLo Niigata, which is directly connected to the JR Niigata Station. Its customers can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine made with ingredients from Uonuma, which is famous for its high-quality rice production. The restaurant serves a wide selection of dishes, including set meals and rice bowls, which utilize the flavors of local produce, such as Uonuma Koshihikari rice, freshwater fish, such as ayu, trout, and char, local ingredients, such as chicken from Uonuma, Mochi pork, and vegetables, and also individual dishes. The restaurant is convenient for customers wishing to take a break from shopping, or who are waiting for a train. The restaurant serves sake made locally in Niigata, and is also popular as a Japanese-style pub at night.