
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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牡蠣と海鮮酒場 うみいち 流川店
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
牡蠣と海鮮酒場 うみいち 流川店
Located in the center of "Nagaregawa", the largest downtown area in the Chugoku region, this izakaya serves fresh oysters sourced from Hiroshima's fisheries and other Hiroshima delicacies. They also have a wide selection of Hiroshima-style sake, including "Kamotsuru" and "Ugo no Tsuki". In addition to fresh seafood such as grilled oysters, which have a fragrant flavor when grilled, raw oysters that are only available seasonally, and assorted sashimi, they also have a wide selection of local delicacies such as Hiroshima gansu and kou-ne, a rare cut of beef. The spacious restaurant has tables and sunken kotatsu seats, making it easy to use even for large groups.
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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.
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居酒屋つながり
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
居酒屋つながり
"Tsunagari, Izakaya," located a 5-minute walk from the south Exit of JR Hiroshima Station, is a restaurant that prides itself on serving dishes made with fresh seafood and vegetables from the Setouchi region, carefully selected by the owner himself. The menu includes Hiroshima's specialty oysters, which can be enjoyed in various ways, including steamed in sake or grilled in butter, known for their rich flavor and firm texture. The restaurant also offers a wide selection of local Hiroshima sake and suggests food pairings. With a relaxed atmosphere and 19 seats in total, it is a popular choice for business travelers, tourists, locals, and those heading home from work. It is a place to unwind with delicious food and drinks.
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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.
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Saitama
Ryotei Tamaya
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Gunma
Ryotei Chojinso
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Hokkaido
Otaru Chaya Sato
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Osaka
View Restaurant Wagyu & Oyster Banquet
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Aomori
Omanzoku the fish - eater
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Hiroshima
Oysters and Seafood Bar Umiichi Nagaregawa
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Tochigi
Japanese restaurant Tajima
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Ehime
Miyoshi, Japanese Cuisine
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Aomori
appetizer dining Cocoro
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Hiroshima
Norari Kurari, Oysters and meat
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Yamaguchi
Karatoya – Seasonal Grill Dining
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Ehime
Ehime, Kakureya
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Miyazaki
Fish Cuisine Bibinya
14
Hokkaido
Hakodate Seafood Cuisine Kaikobo
15
Okayama
Local sake and local cuisine Sawaraya
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Ehime
Izakaya Isshinmaru Dogo
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Ehime
Kappo Restaurant Ikki
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Kanagawa
Mr. Gentleman ~Neo Japan Dining~ Yokohama
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Kouchi
Harimaya Yokocho
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Saitama
Omiya Ichinoya Restaurant
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