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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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    Kitano Daichi Kani Gen Bettei

    北の大地かに源別邸

    Kitano Daichi Kani Gen Bettei

    Hokkaido

    Hokkaido

    Kitano Daichi Kani Gen Bettei

    北の大地かに源別邸

    A Crab-Focused Feast in Sapporo's Susukino District

    Located approximately a 1-minute walk from Sapporo Municipal Subway Hosui-Susukino Station, this crab specialty restaurant centers on snow crab, known for its refined sweetness and rich umami, along with king crab and horsehair crab. A wide range of all-you-can-eat and kaiseki-style courses showcases crab prepared in diverse ways, including boiled, hot pot, sashimi, tempura, and gratin. The menu also features seafood from Hokkaido and a broad selection of a la carte dishes, making the restaurant well suited to sightseeing meals, dining with someone special, banquets, and a variety of other occasions.

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    【Business hours】 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. (LO 10:30 P.M.)
    【Address】
    南5条西2丁目1-4 TM26ビル9F, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
    【Access】
    Train: 1-minute walk from Hosui-Susukino Station
    【Tel】
    +81-11-533-3939
    【Closed days】 1-Jan
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    Back-Alley Izakaya Maruyoshi

    路地裏 居酒屋 まるよし

    Back-Alley Izakaya Maruyoshi

    Hokkaido

    Hokkaido

    Back-Alley Izakaya Maruyoshi

    路地裏 居酒屋 まるよし

    Hidden Izakaya in Susukino for Drinks and Small Bites

    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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    【Business hours】 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. (the next day)
    【Address】
    南5条西4丁目5 すすきの寿ビル1F, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
    【Access】
    Train: 3-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Namboku Line
    【Tel】
    +81-11-511-1005
    【Closed days】 Sundays *Also closed on irregular days once a month; contact the store for details
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    Otaru Chaya Sato

    小樽茶屋 里

    Otaru Chaya Sato

    Hokkaido

    Hokkaido

    Otaru Chaya Sato

    小樽茶屋 里

    Street Corner Bites of Freshly Grilled Local Oysters

    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.

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    【Business hours】 11:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
    【Address】
    堺町2-12, Otaru City, Hokkaido
    【Access】
    [Train] 15-minute walk from Otaru Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
    【Tel】
    +81-134-64-9455
    【Closed days】 Closed on irregular days
  4. 4

    Sush / Japanese Cuisine Takebasushi

    寿司和風食事処 竹葉寿司

    Sush / Japanese Cuisine Takebasushi

    Hokkaido

    Hokkaido

    Sush / Japanese Cuisine Takebasushi

    寿司和風食事処 竹葉寿司

    Skilled Chefs Serving Sushi and Traditional Japanese Cuisine

    This welcoming sushi restaurant in Makubetsu, Hokkaido, has long been a local favorite. The extensive menu includes sushi made with fresh seafood by skilled chefs, seasonal a la carte dishes, and set meals. Butadon, a local Tokachi specialty, features tender, flavorful Tokachi pork finished with a secret sauce and is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Soba made fresh, cut fresh, and boiled to order is another signature menu item alongside the sushi and butadon.

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    【Business hours】 Lunch: 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M., Dinner: 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
    【Address】
    札内中央町434, Makubetsu Town, Nakagawa County, Hokkaido
    【Access】
    Train: 2-minute walk from Satsunai Station on the JR Nemuro Main Line
    【Tel】
    +81-155-56-3002
    【Closed days】 Tuesdays
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    Charcoal Grill Restaurant Akahige

    炭火焼の店 赤ひげ

    Charcoal Grill Restaurant Akahige

    Hokkaido

    Hokkaido

    Charcoal Grill Restaurant Akahige

    炭火焼の店 赤ひげ

    Known for Its Seafood and Smoky Charcoal-Grilled Specialties

    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.

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    【Business hours】 5:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
    【Address】
    大通西25丁目1-1 ワールドビルB1, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
    【Access】
    [Train] Approximately 2-minute walk from Maruyama Koen Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Tozai Line
    【Tel】
    +81-11-614-7654
    【Closed days】 Sundays
  6. 6

    Uni no sato

    うにのさとう

    Uni no sato

    Hokkaido

    Hokkaido

    Uni no sato

    うにのさとう

    Premium Sea Urchin Dishes by a Long-Standing Seafood Wholesaler

    "Uni no Sato" is conveniently located approximately a minute's walk from JR Hakodate Station. Located in the area of ​​Hakodate Morning Market, a popular tourist spot in Hakodate City, Hokkaido, this sea urchin specialty restaurant is run by a seafood wholesaler and serves fresh seafood that only a wholesaler can provide. For sea urchin lovers, the restaurant offers a luxurious selection of dishes that showcase the natural sweetness and rich flavor of uni, along with a variety of seafood from Hokkaido. Highlights include the "Sea Urchin and Abalone Bowl", generously topped with both delicacies, and the "Two-Color Bowl", featuring seasonal portions of bafun and purple sea urchin. This is a restaurant that you should definitely stop by to commemorate your trip to Hakodate.

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    【Business hours】 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
    【Address】
    若松町11-13, Hakodate City, Hokkaido
    【Access】
    [Train] Approximately 1-minute walk from Hakodate Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line
    【Tel】
    +81-138-86-7176
    【Closed days】 Open all-year-round
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    Susukino Department Store

    ススキノデパート

    Susukino Department Store

    Hokkaido

    Hokkaido

    Susukino Department Store

    ススキノデパート

    Fresh Ingredients Sourced From 16 Fishing Ports Across Hokkaido

    A buffet-style dining venue located in Susukino, the entertainment district of Chuo Ward in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Based on the concept of a "department store of food," the space brings together fresh seafood, meat, vegetables, and sake from across Hokkaido in one setting.

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    【Business hours】 4:45 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
    【Address】
    南5条西2丁目2 サイバーシティビル2F, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido
    【Access】
    Train: 2-minute walk from Hosui-Susukino Station on the Sapporo Municipal Subway Toho Line, 5-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Namboku Line
    【Tel】
    +81-11-206-4175
    【Closed days】 Closed on irregular days
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