Originating as a fish wholesaler that was allowed to enter and leave the Imperial Palace in the Azuchi-Momoyama period, it is now a ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) and ryokan (Japanese-style inn) that has gained support from both Japan and abroad. Today, it is a ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant) and ryokan (Japanese-style inn) that is popular both at home and abroad. The beautiful Seiryu Garden, which was created by Jihei Ogawa, known as "Ueji," and which skillfully incorporates water from the Lake Biwa Canal, spreads out before you.