
Kouchi
A cozy sake bar adjacent to the terrace at the popular "Shimanto+Terrace Harenoba," located approximately a 3-minute walk from Shimanto City Hall in Kochi Prefecture. Known for its omakase dishes made with local fish, vegetables, and seasonal ingredients, this bar offers a unique dining experience. From 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., enjoy the chef's special course dishes and sake, and from around 8:30 P.M. until closing, savor standard menu items, small plates, and snacks for a casual drink, finishing with rice dishes or desserts. The horseshoe-shaped counter, surrounding the open kitchen, has only eight seats, so it is recommended to reserve in advance.
If you want to casually enjoy local fish with some drinks, we recommend visiting a local izakaya. It’s the perfect place to have fun with friends. You can savor a variety of dishes such as shuto and shiokara (traditional sake accompaniments), local fish, transparent squid sashimi, grilled crab shell, and seafood bowls topped with generous amounts of salmon roe and sea urchin. Asking the staff or local patrons for recommendations on regional seafood specialties will make your trip even more memorable.
コの字サカバ mihoki
A cozy sake bar adjacent to the terrace at the popular "Shimanto+Terrace Harenoba," located approximately a 3-minute walk from Shimanto City Hall in Kochi Prefecture. Known for its omakase dishes made with local fish, vegetables, and seasonal ingredients, this bar offers a unique dining experience. From 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., enjoy the chef's special course dishes and sake, and from around 8:30 P.M. until closing, savor standard menu items, small plates, and snacks for a casual drink, finishing with rice dishes or desserts. The horseshoe-shaped counter, surrounding the open kitchen, has only eight seats, so it is recommended to reserve in advance.
厨房わかまつ
Located approximately a 4-minute walk from the Shimanto City Hall Mae bus stop on Kochi Seinan Kotsu, "Chubo Wakamatsu" is a traditional dining establishment housed in a building styled after a local folk residence, reflecting the character of Shimanto. While seared bonito is one of Kochi’s most famous regional dishes, a visit to Shimanto calls for a taste of "Nakamura no Shio Tataki." Another local specialty is the restaurant’s "Deep-Fried River Shrimp," prepared with its signature river shrimp. Also featured is "Shimanto Bushukan," a citrus fruit cherished locally for more than a century, known for its refreshing acidity and distinctive aroma. Mixed with barrel-aged shochu highball, the "Bushukan Shochu Highball" offers a crisp, refreshing flavor.
はりまや横丁
This retro, Showa-era izakaya is a popular spot in Kochi Prefecture, renowned for its local cuisine, including seared bonito, regional specialities, and the nostalgic "Kochi mom's fried rice." The selection of Kochi sake, widely acclaimed nationwide, is sure to satisfy both tourists and locals."