
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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つきぢ神楽寿司 新館
Tokyo
Tokyo
つきぢ神楽寿司 新館
"Tsukiji Kagura Sushi New building" is a casual sushi restaurant near the lively Tsukiji Outer Market, with an atmosphere that is also welcoming to families. While some menu items differ from those at the main restaurant, it continues the Edomae preparation techniques passed down over the years. The chefs visit the market themselves to check the freshness, seasonality, and condition of the fish each day, buying only ingredients that meet their standards and deciding how to prepare them after seeing the ingredients firsthand. The sushi is made with rice seasoned with an original red vinegar used for more than a decade, while seared items are grilled over a wire rack for a fragrant finish. Diners can choose individual pieces from around 40 types of toppings, along with sashimi, grilled, fried, and simmered dishes. The chefs' craftsmanship brings out the seasonal flavors of Tsukiji, adding a memorable moment to a day of travel.
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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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築地すし鮮 総本店
Tokyo
Tokyo
築地すし鮮 総本店
Seasonal seafood is selected at its best each day, including whole bluefin tuna sourced from Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market's Toyosu Market. Alongside the sushi chefs, Japanese cuisine chefs prepare not only nigiri but also dishes such as tempura and grilled items. A wide selection of sake and Japanese wine allows for pairings with seasonal seafood. The restaurant offers counter seats with a close view of the chefs at work, as well as tables and private rooms, making it suitable for dates, business meals, and other occasions.
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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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桜茶屋
Saitama
Saitama
桜茶屋
A Japanese garden spanning approximately 2,000 m² offers beautiful views throughout the year, from cherry blossoms in spring and lush greenery in summer to colorful autumn foliage and the stillness of winter. The changing scenery can be enjoyed alongside kaiseki cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients. The interior preserves a sense of history and traditional Japanese charm, with numerous private rooms where guests can relax without worrying about those around them. Ideal for celebrations, pre-wedding family introductions, memorial gatherings, and business entertaining, the restaurant provides a setting where time spent with loved ones becomes a lasting memory, together with the garden views. It is a place that brings a gentle touch to life's important milestones.
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築地すし鮮 浅草雷門店
Tokyo
Tokyo
築地すし鮮 浅草雷門店
"Tsukiji Sushisen Asakusa Kaminarimon" highlights the flavors of each season, sourcing seasonal seafood in good condition from the market every day. The selection changes with availability, including white-fleshed and silver-skinned fish, so the sushi reflects what is at its best that day and season. Counter seats offer a view of skilled sushi chefs at work, while the restaurant is also suited to meals during sightseeing in Asakusa or time with someone special.
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浅草すし若 雷門店
Tokyo
Tokyo
浅草すし若 雷門店
"Asakusa Sushiwaka Kaminarimon" serves sushi made with fresh seafood sourced daily, along with seasonal dishes and a wide selection of alcoholic beverages. A longtime local favorite, the restaurant continues to attract many guests, offering a dining experience that captures the charm of Asakusa through its food. The second floor is available for private use, accommodating occasions such as memorial gatherings, banquets, and group meals. Chair seating is also provided, making the space comfortable and accessible for older guests.
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美味物問屋 うれしたのし屋
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
美味物問屋 うれしたのし屋
The appeal of "Umaimon Tonya Ureshi Tanoshiya" lies above all in its fresh local ingredients. The company president recalls, "When we first opened, I knew little about the ingredients from the area where I was born and raised." Six months later, the restaurant closed temporarily while he traveled around the Miura Peninsula, where he realized, "The Miura Peninsula is a treasure trove of ingredients." This became a major turning point. Today, the restaurant holds auction bidding rights at two nearby fishing ports and serves dishes made with fresh seafood purchased directly by the president, earning popularity among a wide range of diners.
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横須賀ビール
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
横須賀ビール
"Yokosuka Beer" opened in 2017 as the first craft brewery in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The first floor houses a British-style brewery that produces beers, including one that won the top award in its category at the "World Beer Awards 2026," an international competition featuring beers from around the world. The idea for the business came from a flash of inspiration by the company president. He worried that if adults went through life with their heads down, the future might look bleak for children as well. Yet he believed that even in such times, drinking beer could give adults a moment to lift their heads. Dedicated to sharing the appeal of the Miura Peninsula, the company has embraced local production for local consumption, creating craft beer that is now widely recognized as a specialty of the peninsula. The second-floor restaurant serves craft beer brewed downstairs alongside dishes made with ingredients from the Miura Peninsula.
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Mr.Gentleman~Neo Japan Dining~ 横浜店
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
Mr.Gentleman~Neo Japan Dining~ 横浜店
Just a 5-minute walk from JR Yokohama Station (East Exit) and one minute from Shin-Takashima Station, this modern izakaya blends a relaxed café mood with stylish dining flair. Inside, find an inviting mix of antique-style tables, sunken kotatsu tatami seats, and cozy counter spots—perfect for anything from girls’ gatherings to date nights or parties. The menu stands out with playful originals: the "Grilled Silver Salmon Set" inspired by Japanese-style afternoon tea, the ultra-thick "Smile Pork Ginger," and the bonito-rich "Gentle Set." Stop by during café hours for their signature soufflé pancakes, available in four tempting flavours.
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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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浅草おでん大多福
Tokyo
Tokyo
浅草おでん大多福
Founded as "Otafuku" (お多福) on the grounds of Tenryuzan Hozenji Temple in Osaka, the restaurant moved to Asakusa, Tokyo, in 1915, during an economic boom. With the wish to "bring greater happiness to more people," it changed the written form of its name to "Otafuku" (大多福), using the kanji 大, meaning "large." Having survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and the devastation of war, it has preserved its traditions for more than a century, serving time-honored flavors with warm hospitality—a fitting place to round out a day of sightseeing in Asakusa.
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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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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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enoteca Rocco
Tokyo
Tokyo
enoteca Rocco
Located in the quiet Shirokanedai area of Minato, Tokyo, this restaurant serves Italian cuisine made with seasonal ingredients sourced from trusted producers and markets. Its dishes highlight the natural qualities of each ingredient, using a range of cooking techniques to bring out their aroma, texture, and umami as the seasons change. After gaining experience at renowned restaurants in Japan, the owner-chef honed his skills in Italy and has continued studying regional cuisine and new cooking methods since returning to Japan. Maintaining close ties with producers, he expresses the appeal of each ingredient through his cooking.
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