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Surrounded by the sea and blessed with fresh seafood, Japan has created a wide variety of seafood gourmet dishes. When traveling across the country, be sure to visit the local spots and indulge in the regional delicacies that can only be found there. Here, we introduce the popular seafood gourmet ranking across Japan, as selected by "Tabiiro" readers.
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料亭 玉家
Saitama
Saitama
料亭 玉家
Enjoy a kaiseki meal while overlooking a beautiful garden centred around a 100-year-old cherry tree, featuring traditional culinary techniques. Spend a special time in a high-quality Japanese space that is also used as a filming location for movies and dramas.
2
かに喰亭 ますよね
Fukui
Fukui
かに喰亭 ますよね
This restaurant is located in Nihonkai Sakana - machi, one of the largest markets on the Sea of Japan side in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, and is run by Masuyone, a popular online crab store. In the spacious space with 120 seats, you can enjoy seafood bowls full of seasonal seafood and plump, steamy crab dishes. "Masuyone" handles over 200 tons of crabs a year, and during the season when Echizen crabs and Echizen Seiko crabs are landed, they purchase them directly at auctions and serve them freshly boiled. They also partner with a Canadian factory to ensure a stable supply of high - quality crabs throughout the year. In addition to crabs, they also sell seafood at the facility.
3
料亭 濱長
Kouchi
Kouchi
料亭 濱長
At Ryotei Hamacho, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine made with ingredients produced in the land of Tosa, which is rich in food, seasoned with dashi, seasonings, and condiments, and presented in a seasonal style. You can enjoy delicious food that stimulates all five senses, such as the beautiful appearance, the exciting aroma, the texture that predicts the taste, and the sound you can hear from the crunch. One of the attractions is the ozashiki play, an essential part of the Tosa drinking party, where you can mingle with geishas, locals, and waitresses. We have prepared games that will make you laugh, from bekuhai and chopstick fisting to the Shibaten Dance performed in harmony with song. Indulge in exquisite cuisine and playful moments with geisha, and let yourself forget the passage of time in the enchanting "Tosa Time."
4
地酒と郷土料理 さわらや
Okayama
Okayama
地酒と郷土料理 さわらや
Located in Kurashiki City’s historic Bikan District, the izakaya "Local sake and local cuisine Sawaraya" focuses on local sourcing, offering dishes featuring Okayama specialties like sawara (Spanish mackerel) and yellow garlic chives. The 200-year-old renovated traditional house provides a charming setting with views of a Japanese garden. The menu, paired with locally brewed sake, delivers a luxurious dining experience. With counter seating, tables, and tatami rooms, the restaurant accommodates a variety of occasions, from large gatherings to intimate meals.
5
展望レストラン 和牛と牡蠣 宴 Wagyu & Oyster
Osaka
Osaka
展望レストラン 和牛と牡蠣 宴 Wagyu & Oyster
The restaurant's large windows overlook the Okawa River and Tenmabashi Bridge.At night, you can enjoy "Oiseushi," a brand of beef from Mie Prefecture, and fresh oysters while gazing at the glittering night view of the blue-lit Okawa River and the lights of the city.
6
小樽茶屋 里
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
小樽茶屋 里
This restaurant serves live seafood from Hokkaido. Outside, grilled items are served in a casual, stall-style setting, while inside, the menu features regional dishes such as "Oyster Soba" and "Oyster Chazuke." The oysters, known for their large size and satisfying texture, are served raw in summer and freshly grilled in winter. The broth that collects in the shell is also part of the experience, with lemon or Tabasco added for extra flavor. Oysters from various regions—including Akkeshi, Senposhi in Kushiro, Shiriuchi, and Lake Saroma—are offered seasonally, allowing a comparison of different origins. Another highlight of the grill is scallops, served as large pieces with concentrated umami.
7
乃木坂しん
Tokyo
Tokyo
乃木坂しん
"Nogizaka Shin," approximately a 2-minute walk from Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro, carefully explores the possibilities between Japanese cuisine and wine, offering essential pairings that harmonize with each dish. Free from formal titles, the restaurant continues to pursue the essence of Japanese cuisine and pairing, allowing even those less familiar with Japanese cuisine to sense its depth and appeal. While grounded in seasonality and culinary culture, the restaurant values both continuity and new ideas, and accommodates vegetarian and gluten-free diets. English-speaking staff is also available, with attentive, easy-to-understand service.
8
居酒屋はち丸別館
Ishikawa
Ishikawa
居酒屋はち丸別館
An izakaya with a modern brick exterior, located in a prime spot about a 5‑minute walk from the Kenrokuen exit of JR Kanazawa Station. Nestled in a quiet alley, this hidden gem is popular with both locals and tourists. Seafood is sourced from Omicho Market, where seasonal ingredients from Hokuriku are gathered, and the restaurant insists on using only natural seafood. Driven by the president's conviction that while expensive and delicious food is expected, offering affordable yet equally delicious options is essential, high‑quality ingredients are served at a reasonable price. Notably, "Hachimaru's" specialty, Nodoguro (Akamutsu), is renowned for its generous size and affordable price. Savor your meal in an ambiance that evokes the charm of old Kanazawa.
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路地裏 居酒屋 まるよし
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
路地裏 居酒屋 まるよし
Tucked away in a back alley in the Susukino County of Sapporo, this hidden-style izakaya offers a welcoming, home-like setting. The menu features items that pair well with sake, including its specialty grilled shabu-shabu, grilled fish, and yakitori. The drink selection centers on sake from Hokkaido, along with options such as corn-based shochu from the Tokachi region.
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グルメ産直回転寿司 すし博多
Shimane
Shimane
グルメ産直回転寿司 すし博多
Located along National Route 9 in Higashiizumo-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, "Sushi Hakata, Farm-fresh Conveyor Belt Sushi" serves carefully crafted sushi made with freshly caught fish and seasonal ingredients sourced from across Japan. Beyond sushi, the menu offers a wide variety of seasonal dishes, side plates, drinks, and desserts. Takeout is available, so you can also enjoy the restaurant’s flavors at home. Seating includes a counter for solo diners and box seats that accommodate up to eight people, making it easy for both individuals and families to dine comfortably. A pond visible through the windows, where koi and goldfish glide by, adds to the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
11
海の幸ふるまいセンター
Iwate
Iwate
海の幸ふるまいセンター
A restaurant and direct sales facility directly managed by a fisheries industry, located about a 10 - minute walk from BRT Ofunato Station on the JR Ofunato Line. From seafood caught in the waters near Ofunato, where the Oyashio and Kuroshio Currents collide, a rich fishing ground, to farmed products such as scallops and oysters, you can only find fresh seafood lined up in stores directly managed by fisheries producers. The seafood on display at the store can be cut into sashimi, or cooked and eaten on the spot (separate Dish fee required). At the cafeteria, you can enjoy Sanriku seafood such as fries and sashimi, as well as the standard scallop and oyster set meal, which you can eat while grilling on the grill attached to the table.
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おにぎり屋三兎 宮島店
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
おにぎり屋三兎 宮島店
Located near the five-story pagoda of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima in Hiroshima, this specialty shop focuses on onigiri, a staple of Japanese cuisine. Specially cultivated rice from Hiroshima is cooked until fluffy in a traditional pot, then each onigiri is carefully shaped by hand and topped with its filling. Wrapping the separately packaged salted nori around the rice just before eating adds a crisp texture and balanced saltiness that complements the rice's natural sweetness. Even the tuna filling is prepared from the stage of filleting bonito and tuna, reflecting a dedicated approach to every onigiri. The shop provides a satisfying meal before sightseeing on Miyajima or hiking Mount Misen.
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Agni
Okayama
Okayama
Agni
Located approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Okayama Station, "Agni" serves wood-fired cuisine rooted in French techniques, using seasonal local ingredients prepared with simple methods. Counter seating offers views of the hearth flames and cooking process alongside carefully prepared dishes and natural wines. Dining is limited to the "Omakase Course," comprising 12 to 13 selections from amuse-bouches to petits fours. The drink menu includes wine pairings, beer, wines by the glass, and nonalcoholic options. The restaurant is also well-suited to meals with friends or a partner, family anniversaries, and other special occasions.
14
牡蠣と肉 のらりくらり
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
牡蠣と肉 のらりくらり
Located near JR Hiroshima Station, this izakaya offers a range of local favorites, from fresh Hiroshima oysters to standout dishes such as wagyu koune and motsunabe. For visitors, it serves as a memorable taste of the city during their travels, while locals and after-work diners appreciate it as a place for an elevated yet familiar meal.
15
炭火焼の店 赤ひげ
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
炭火焼の店 赤ひげ
The restaurant offers dishes that go well with alcohol, using seasonal ingredients, such as charcoal-grilled fish and meat, sashimi, and hearty, fatty "Hokke no Hiraki (Atka mackerel)", rare "Tako Tonbi" (octopus beak meat) ,and charcoal-grilled "Tachi (Pacific cod milt)". The menu changes depending on the season, so you'll want to come back again and again.
16
ウニツウmasa
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
ウニツウmasa
A restaurant directly operated by Maruga Ogawa Foods, a sea urchin processing factory in Ishikari City, Hokkaido, where the finest seasonal sea urchin can be enjoyed year-round. The menu also features a rich selection of fresh seafood, focusing on seasonal delicacies from Hokkaido alongside premium selections from across Japan.
17
お好み村 たけのこ
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
お好み村 たけのこ
Located approximately a 5-minute walk from Hatchobori Station on the Hiroshima Electric Railway, "Shintenchi Plaza Building" houses the lively okonomiyaki destination "Okonomi-mura" on its third floor, where this long-standing, welcoming restaurant is found. Its signature okonomiyaki, featured in the "Michelin Guide Hiroshima 2013 Special Edition," is prepared using fresh noodles from "Isono Seimen," boiled in a large pot for each order, and finished with carefully selected shaved fish flakes made from bonito, mackerel, and sardines. Popular options include okonomiyaki and butter-grilled dishes topped with large oysters from the waters off Miyajima, along with regional specialties such as "Gansu," "Hiroshima Greens Kimchi," and "Beef Kone (brisket) Salt and Pepper Grill." Toppings such as cheese, favored by many, and mochi add further variety and heartiness.
18
八昌 流川店
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
八昌 流川店
"Hassho", located in Nagarekawa, Hiroshima City, has been in business for over 30 years. In addition to okonomiyaki such as "Special" okonomiyaki with plenty of meat and eggs, and "Special Soba Negikake" with freshly boiled noodles topped with plenty of spring onions, the restaurant also offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes and teppanyaki. The recommended dish is "Nikomi" (stew), a collagen-rich specialty made by slowly simmering a blend of three types of house-selected meat until tender. This popular item is a major draw, with many diners visiting specifically for it. "Tonpeiyaki" is also highly rated, with a perfect balance of spring onions, soft-boiled eggs, and pork. The restaurant has teppanyaki seats, counter seats, and table seats.
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料亭 暢神荘
Gunma
Gunma
料亭 暢神荘
"Ryotei Chojinso" was built in 1900 in Tsubaki Town, central Takasaki, as a businessman’s villa. It became a ryotei in 1955, named after the character "Chojin" from a calligraphy gifted by a visiting imperial family member during the Meiji era (1868–1912). The 1,000 m² garden is home to two free-roaming peacocks. The kaiseki course offers eight to eleven dishes using "Joshu beef" and local vegetables, updated every two months with occasional Western touches. All nine rooms are private and vary in size, making it ideal for celebrations, engagements, and family gatherings. Catering and lunch boxes are also available.
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鰻の刻
Tokyo
Tokyo
鰻の刻
This Japanese restaurant stands approximately a 2-minute walk from Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro. The rare "Unagi Kaiseki," limited to 10 servings at lunch, features "Amakusa Ai Unagi," raised in seawater from the Amakusa-nada Sea in southwestern Kumamoto. Combining the qualities of both farmed and wild eel, this approach focuses on direct grilling, bringing out its rich fat and distinctive texture and accentuating its fragrance and umami. The course begins with a small appetizer and continues to the main dish, with each plate carefully prepared to reveal the many expressions of eel while honoring Japanese culinary techniques and seasonality.
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