
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.
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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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鮨 てつ也
Gunma
Gunma
鮨 てつ也
This is a restaurant that serves authentic Edomae zushi with red vinegar rice. The high quality of the ingredients, selected from all over the country, is achieved through a relationship of trust with the fishermen who supply them. The course menu "Otsumami to Nigiri no Omakase (Appetizers and Nigiri Omakase" requires a reservation. They will assess the season and the condition of the fish and suggest the most delicious way to eat them that day. They take great care to bring out the best in the ingredients, such as by deliberately aging the ingredients. The course includes around eight types of appetizers and around ten pieces of nigiri, allowing you to spend two to three hours in luxury. You can also have the sushi made to your liking after the appetizers. Enjoy sushi to your heart's content in a sophisticated space.
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鎌倉海鮮 碧海 umi 若宮大路
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
鎌倉海鮮 碧海 umi 若宮大路
A seafood restaurant conveniently located approximately a 3-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station, offering natural bluefin tuna. Dishes feature both wild bluefin tuna sourced directly from Misaki Port in Kanagawa and "Misaki Tuna," served with views of the second torii gate of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, attracting many visitors to Kamakura. The "Premium Lean Cut" allows a comparison between wild bluefin tuna from Ireland, known for its exceptional quality, and high-grade "Misaki Tuna" preserved at peak freshness through advanced freezing techniques. In addition to tuna, the menu includes the "Shirasu Bowl," limited to 10 servings per day, made with "Shonan Shirasu (white baits)" from Hira Toshimaru, a whitebait fishing operator at Sajima Port on the west coast of Yokosuka.
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わらやき屋 四万十川 新宿
Tokyo
Tokyo
わらやき屋 四万十川 新宿
Located just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, this restaurant specializes in bold straw-grilled dishes. Experience the rich flavors of Kochi Prefecture’s sea, mountains, and rivers, with the highlight being the straw-roasted Tosa Hachikin Jidori chicken, prized for its intense flavor and premium fat. The menu includes fresh seafood like sardines, horse mackerel, mackerel, kibinago (silver-stripe round herring from Sukumo Bay), and dorome (young sardines), a rare local delicacy. Inspired by the Shimanto River, the serene interior features diverse seating options. Enjoy sunken kotatsu seats with the calming sound of a flowing river, private rooms for two, or larger spaces ideal for group gatherings, making it suitable for any occasion.
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岩佐寿し
Tokyo
Tokyo
岩佐寿し
A long - established sushi restaurant that continues from Tsukiji Market, located on the 3rd floor of Toyosu Market's Fisheries Intermediate Wholesale Building. With the motto of "Freshness First," the proprietress serves carefully selected seasonal seafood that remains fresh. The restaurant is so popular that even after its relocation, regular customers continue to visit it.
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カフェ&リストランテ とっチーノ
Chiba
Chiba
カフェ&リストランテ とっチーノ
This Western restaurant is located inside "Minori no Sato Togane," a roadside station. It offers a wide range of locally sourced dishes and desserts, including pasta made with seasonal ingredients. The glass-walled interior creates a bright, open atmosphere. Additionally, "strawberry picking" is available at the roadside station from winter to spring.
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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.
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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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ビストロ ラ・ペクニコヴァ
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
ビストロ ラ・ペクニコヴァ
Located along the road from JR Kita-Kamakura Station toward Genjiyama Park, "Bistro La Peknikova" is a hidden retreat with a loyal following from both local and out-of-prefecture visitors despite its slightly removed location. The menu features French cuisine centered on local ingredients, such as "Kamakura vegetables" and fresh seafood, prepared with a simple, gentle approach, alongside a selection of rare Slovak wines that pair well with the dishes. Without relying on luxury ingredients, each plate highlights seasonal produce at its peak, carefully prepared and widely appreciated across generations. The warm, home-like setting also suits special occasions and private gatherings.
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銀座 四代目 高橋屋
Tokyo
Tokyo
銀座 四代目 高橋屋
Located near Kabukiza Tower, this long-established Japanese restaurant boasts a history of approximately 150 years. It is renowned as a discreet destination for celebrities from the world of kabuki and beyond. Selected in the "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2024", the restaurant’s eel, prepared with traditional flavours and meticulous care, is a masterpiece passed down through generations. Upholding the belief of being "Prepared With the Utmost Care in Japan," no compromises are made across the seven stages of preparation, from selecting ingredients to the final grilling. Preparing a single eel, including the removal of fine bones, takes approximately two hours. With a dedication to excellence in ingredients, culinary technique, tableware, and atmosphere, the establishment offers an experience akin to visiting a small museum where both food and artistry can be savoured.
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鮪お重 栄町 鎌倉小町店
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
鮪お重 栄町 鎌倉小町店
"Maguro Oju, Sakamachi - Kamakura Komachi" is a 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station, serving authentic "Maguro oju (in a tiered boxe)" made with carefully selected bluefin tuna, "Kamakura vegetables," and wasabi from Shizuoka, highlighting the qualities of each ingredient; the dishes feature fresh tuna and shirasu prepared to emphasize natural flavors, paired with house-made red vinegar rice, along with a selection of beer and sake that complements seafood, all presented in a warm, wood-accented modern Japanese setting suitable for a relaxed visit during sightseeing or lunch in Kamakura.
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ルマルカッサン ドール
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
ルマルカッサン ドール
Located approximately a 7-minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station, this hidden French restaurant serves dishes prepared entirely by the chef, highlighting the natural flavors of ingredients such as Kamakura vegetables and fresh seafood delivered directly from Kanazawa City in Ishikawa, the hometown of the madame. Drawing on training in France and Belgium as well as experience as executive chef at the residence of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Japan, the cuisine is carefully prepared with a restrained use of butter and salt. Wines are selected by the madame, who is also a sommelier. An open terrace leading out to the garden adds to the airy setting for both lunch and dinner.
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料理 石川
Chiba
Chiba
料理 石川
This Japanese restaurant has been loved for about 40 years in Kamogawa City, Chiba. They serve Japanese cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients such as "Nagasa rice" and local fish, and the homemade desserts that come with the set menu are also one of their attractions. In addition to table seating, they also have private rooms and banquet halls, making them perfect for large groups.
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料亭 大宮 一の家
Saitama
Saitama
料亭 大宮 一の家
Founded in 1885, "Ichinoya, Ryotei Omiya" preserves the traditional flavors that have been handed down through generations. In a serene, sukiya-style setting, guests can savor kaiseki cuisine prepared with carefully selected seasonal ingredients, including premium items such as Japanese Black beef, soft-shelled turtle, pufferfish, and abalone. All dining rooms are completely private, featuring tatami rooms, sunken kotatsu tables, and Western-style seating—ideal for every occasion, from weddings and celebratory gatherings to large year-end parties and casual dining. Surrounded by lush greenery, the restaurant offers heartfelt hospitality and an elegant dining experience steeped in history.
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浜茶屋網元
Chiba
Chiba
浜茶屋網元
Hamachaya Amimoto is a restaurant located in Kujukuri Town, Chiba Prefecture, where you can enjoy grilled seafood and Japanese cuisine while looking out at the Kujukuri sea. In the spacious space with large windows and high ceilings, you can enjoy local turban shells, clams, abalone, and more in a hamayaki style. Kujukuri's famous sardines, which are extremely fresh, not bitter, and reasonably priced, are also popular, as is the tuna bukkake bowl, which is available in limited quantities. I'm happy that my beloved family members, my beloved dogs and cats, can spend time with me in the companion seat of the tatami room. Groups with dogs are also welcome.
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日本料理 但馬
Tochigi
Tochigi
日本料理 但馬
Japanese Restaurant Tajima is located in Hotel New Itaya near Utsunomiya Station, where you can enjoy seasonal flavors in a luxurious private room. The kaiseki cuisine is packed with flavor and seasonal ingredients from locally sourced ingredients, and the dishes vary depending on the season, day and night, so you'll want to come back again and again.
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今彩
Tokyo
Tokyo
今彩
"Konsai", located a 1-minute walk from Kagurazaka Exit 1, was opened by owner-chef Kumagai as "a place to relax in an oasis." The restaurant features a wooden interior with soft lighting, bamboo and diatomaceous earth walls, creating a cozy Japanese atmosphere. Specializing in seasonal ingredients, Imasai offers a unique blend of French and Japanese cuisine with a focus on "expressing seasonal cuisine in the Imasai style." Alongside customizable four-course meals, they also offer a diverse selection of à la carte dishes, making it a popular choice for special occasions like anniversaries and business meetings.
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和もと
Tokyo
Tokyo
和もと
A Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo, this cozy establishment is run by a warm and welcoming husband-and-wife duo. Guests are treated to authentic Japanese cuisine lovingly prepared by the husband, while the gentle hospitality of the proprietress adds to the charm of the dining experience. Engaging in friendly conversation with the couple is part of the restaurant’s unique appeal, and the attentive service—such as having your tea promptly refilled—makes you feel right at home. With its relaxed and homey atmosphere, the restaurant welcomes everyone, whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor.
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前ばし 欅
Gunma
Gunma
前ばし 欅
This Japanese restaurant is approximately a seven-minute walk from Chuo-Maebashi Station on the Jomo Electric Railroad. They source fresh ingredients from Toyosu Market in Tokyo that rival those found in high-end restaurants in the city, such as bamboo shoots and wild vegetables in spring, conger eels, conger eels, and sweetfish in summer, mushrooms such as matsutake mushrooms in autumn, and pufferfish, crab, and oysters in winter. Each dish is carefully prepared to taste exceptionally well. The dignified and clean interior features counter seats and sunken kotatsu-style private rooms on the first floor, and a private room on the second floor that can accommodate 3 to10 people and is limited to one group per day, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal with your family, as well as entertaining loved ones, celebrating anniversaries, and more.
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