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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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十升 薬研堀店
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
十升 薬研堀店
A popular izakaya featuring Hiroshima ingredients and seasonal local sake. Known as an "accessible neighborhood restaurant," it attracts both locals and visitors from outside the prefecture who come to enjoy Hiroshima specialties like oysters and seasonal handmade dishes. They emphasize local sourcing, offering fresh locally-caught sashimi and dishes made with Hiroshima brand chicken. The diverse menu includes "shrimp shumai" steamed to order, "kamatama meatballs" with a fluffy texture served with egg, and "sesame-flavored amberjack sashimi." Their extensive drink menu features both local Hiroshima sake and selections from across Japan that pair perfectly with the food.
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ふく処 快
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
ふく処 快
Located in Tokuyama, the birthplace of longline fishing, "Fukudokoro Kai" offers an authentic fugu (pufferfish) dining experience. This modern-style fugu restaurant is nestled near the port, slightly away from the city center. The dining space provides a comfortable, semi-private atmosphere where guests can enjoy fresh, high-quality ingredients served in robust Imashiro ware bowls under soft lighting. The restaurant also boasts a wide selection of Japanese sake, including "Kai," crafted specifically for fugu hire-zake (grilled pufferfish fin-infused sake), as well as shochu and plum wine—allowing diners to fully immerse themselves in a "Ko-fuku (happiness-filled)" experience. Signature dishes include "Fugu no Sumibi Yaki" marinated in a special sauce, and hearty fugu dishes are available year-round.
3
地酒と郷土料理 さわらや
Okayama
Okayama
地酒と郷土料理 さわらや
Located in Kurashiki City’s historic Bikan District, the izakaya "Local sake and local cuisine Sawaraya" focuses on local sourcing, offering dishes featuring Okayama specialties like sawara (Spanish mackerel) and yellow garlic chives. The 200-year-old renovated traditional house provides a charming setting with views of a Japanese garden. The menu, paired with locally brewed sake, delivers a luxurious dining experience. With counter seating, tables, and tatami rooms, the restaurant accommodates a variety of occasions, from large gatherings to intimate meals.
4
鮨・串揚・葡萄酒 貴心
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
鮨・串揚・葡萄酒 貴心
Situated about a 12-minute walk from JR Yudaonsen Station, this Japanese restaurant specializes in sushi and seasonal dishes made from the finest ingredients. The head chef's imaginative approach and refined skills are evident in the omakase courses. Diners can enjoy the culinary artistry at the sunken kotatsu counter while engaging in conversations with the chef. The serene atmosphere, complemented by Arita porcelain tableware, enhances the dining experience. The restaurant also offers a diverse selection of sake handpicked by the chef to perfectly pair with the dishes.
5
日本料理 松江 和らく
Shimane
Shimane
日本料理 松江 和らく
A celebrated Japanese restaurant in Matsue City, renowned for showcasing seasonal ingredients sourced from across the San'in region. A large on-site tank holds a rotating selection of fresh seafood landed locally throughout the year, prepared à la minute for an exceptional dining experience. The rare opportunity to savor live crab year-round—ranging from lively snow crab to wintertime Matsuba crab—sets this establishment apart. Another highlight is the popular "Shinjiko Shitchin Seiromeshi", a signature steamed rice dish featuring all seven famed delicacies of Lake Shinji. Conveniently located near JR Matsue Station, the restaurant maintains an approachable ambiance despite its refined setting, attracting both locals and travelers seeking an authentic taste of Matsue.
6
海鮮問屋 博多
Shimane
Shimane
海鮮問屋 博多
This retro-style seafood izakaya is located a 7-minute walk from JR Matsue Station. It is housed in a quaint building designated as a registered tangible cultural property and serves dishes made with fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients delivered from the market every morning, with a focus on crab and chanko nabe.
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居心地酒場ひみつきち
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
居心地酒場ひみつきち
A restaurant where you can enjoy Okinawan cuisine, local cuisine, and dishes from various regions. The lineup of Okinawan cuisine, in particular, is so extensive that it could be called a specialty restaurant, featuring staples such as "Fu Champuru" and "Rafute," as well as "Jimami Tofu" and "Mozuku Tempura." Local dishes from Hiroshima, such as grilled fatty beef shoulder "Gyukone" and "Karashi Lotus Root," which is lotus root stuffed with mustard miso and fried in oil, are also on the menu. These dishes are perfect companions for drinks. With around 70 types of awamori available at any given time, you can enjoy sipping from a Ryukyu glass while snacking on 'Tofuyo' and 'Sukugarasu'. They also have a wide selection of sake, shochu, nigori sake, and cocktails.
8
焼き鳥と魚 磐屋
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
焼き鳥と魚 磐屋
"Yakitori and Fish Iwaiya" is a yakitori restaurant specializing in charcoal-grilled skewers and fresh seafood. Carefully hand-skewered by skilled chefs and grilled over charcoal, the yakitori is crisp and aromatic on the outside while remaining juicy within. In addition to grilled chicken, the menu features a wide variety of seafood dishes, including sashimi, allowing both meat and seafood to be enjoyed in one meal. Counter seats provide a comfortable setting for solo dining and dates, while table seating and sunken kotatsu seating are well-suited to gatherings and casual get-togethers with friends. The calm atmosphere invites relaxed dining, making it an ideal choice for occasions ranging from an after-work drink to a special evening.
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牡蠣と肉の店-IPPO-薬研堀店
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
牡蠣と肉の店-IPPO-薬研堀店
Located in the lively Nagarekawa entertainment district of Hiroshima City, this izakaya serves a wide range of oyster dishes made with fresh oysters landed in Hiroshima Bay, available year-round. A standout favorite is the yakiton, prepared exclusively with morning-ground Seto Momiji pork, a branded variety from Hiroshima Prefecture. Other local specialties, such as beef koune (a rare wagyu cut from the shoulder) boldly grilled over binchotan charcoal, pair well with a selection of sake brewed by local producers as well as notable labels from across Japan. The energetic interior, popular with both after-work locals and visitors, offers counter seating, tables, and private sunken-floor rooms, making it well-suited for everything from solo dining to group gatherings.
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旬彩炙りダイニング からと屋
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
旬彩炙りダイニング からと屋
Located on the second floor of Seaside Mall Kamon Wharf, approximately a nine-minute drive from JR Shimonoseki Station, this izakaya has a fantastic location overlooking the Kanmon Straits. Fresh seafood, including Shimonoseki City's specialties in Yamaguchi, such as "fuku (blowfish)" and whale, is sourced from Karato Market sourced from the nearby Karato Market, just a short walk away. Enjoy specialty dishes prepared by skilled chefs, including "Torafuku Sashi (tiger pufferfish sashimi)", "Kujira Yukke (whale tartare)", and "Kawara Soba (soba noodles served on a heated roof tile)". Perfect for a date or a sightseeing stop in Shimonoseki City. The stylish and calming Japanese-modern interior has table seating as well as private rooms, and can be used by individuals or groups of up to 52 people.
11
八黒
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
八黒
Izakaya "Yakuro" is conveniently located about a 4-minute walk from Hiroshima Electric Railway Tatemachi Station. This warm and welcoming restaurant serves dishes that showcase the rich flavors of Hiroshima’s local ingredients, including oysters, conger eel, local chicken, beef corne, and okonomiyaki. Signature items include "Uni Horen" (sea urchin and spinach), charcoal-grilled skewers of "Hiroshima Akadori Momo Niku" (red chicken thigh), and their original "Shirunashi Dandanmen-style Okonomiyaki". The menu also features a wide variety of a la carte dishes. A highlight is the "Yakuro Platter", a seasonal appetizer assortment with nine small dishes—perfect with a glass of local sake. It's an ideal spot to enjoy the flavors of Hiroshima after a day of sightseeing, with both table seating and semi-private rooms available.
12
本陣いろは別邸
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
本陣いろは別邸
A Japanese restaurant that requires reservations and is limited to a maximum of two groups per day, located about a 6-minute walk from the Hiroshima Electric Railway Komachi stop. They purchase ingredients only after receiving a reservation and always provide fresh ingredients. In addition to the standard main dishes such as eel, crab, sukiyaki, and hot pot, they also take requests into account and customize the course contents to suit your tastes, which is why it is popular. The head chef, who has over 30 years of experience in Japanese cuisine, has a reliable skill that brings out the best in ingredients, even when it comes to how they are cut and can accommodate a wide range of Japanese cuisine requests. Enjoy the exceptional cuisine prepared by Japanese culinary craftsmen.
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ZONA FORTUNATO（リストランテ ゾーナ フォルトゥナート）
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
ZONA FORTUNATO（リストランテ ゾーナ フォルトゥナート）
ZONA FORTUNATO is located in Sunami Seaside Park, about 20 minutes by car from the center of Mihara City, Hiroshima. You can enjoy your meal while looking out at the Seto Inland Sea from all seats. Enjoy dishes that incorporate plenty of Hiroshima's blessings, such as octopus caught in the Seto Inland Sea, oysters and local shrimp from Hiroshima, Setouchi six-grain pork, aged chicken aged at low temperatures, and Setouchi beef. Drinks made with fresh citrus juice and Setouchi lemon are also delicious. Reservations are required for dinner. The perfect location can be used for a wide range of occasions, including wedding ceremonies and receptions.
14
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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和食料理店 海奴
Shimane
Shimane
和食料理店 海奴
This Japanese restaurant is located along the banks of the Ohashi River in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. The chef carefully prepares dishes such as sashimi and tempura using fresh ingredients from the San’in region, sourced daily. The interior features both counter seating and private rooms, offering a calm and comfortable atmosphere. A thoughtfully curated selection of local sake is also available to complement the flavors of each dish.
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グルメ産直回転寿司 すし博多
Shimane
Shimane
グルメ産直回転寿司 すし博多
Located along National Route 9 in Higashiizumo-cho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, "Sushi Hakata, Farm-fresh Conveyor Belt Sushi" serves carefully crafted sushi made with freshly caught fish and seasonal ingredients sourced from across Japan. Beyond sushi, the menu offers a wide variety of seasonal dishes, side plates, drinks, and desserts. Takeout is available, so you can also enjoy the restaurant’s flavors at home. Seating includes a counter for solo diners and box seats that accommodate up to eight people, making it easy for both individuals and families to dine comfortably. A pond visible through the windows, where koi and goldfish glide by, adds to the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
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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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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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猿々楽々 えびす通り店
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
猿々楽々 えびす通り店
"Enengakugaku Ebisu" is located in the Ebisu Street shopping arcade. It is in the Nagarekawa area of Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, known as the Chugoku region's most bustling downtown area. Based on a unique menu of Hiroshima specialty cuisine, the restaurant offers high-quality meals that are reasonably priced yet defy the common sense of all-you-can-eat and drink. Enjoy unlimited amounts of gourmet dishes that capture the soul of Hiroshima, such as "Kaki Cancan-yaki", oysters steamed in a can over an open flame, a traditional fisherman's dish, "Hiroshima specialty Gansu", a fried fish cake, and "Kokusan-gyu Corne Aburi (lightly seared domestic beef corne)", which has been popular since the restaurant opened. The restaurant also caters to large groups, offering private rooms for banquets, girls’ nights, and other gatherings.
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たこ焼き亭 蛸心
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
たこ焼き亭 蛸心
This izakaya specializes in takoyaki and is located approximately a four-minute walk from Hiroshima Electric Railway's Hatchobori tram stop. The takoyaki, cooked in a special batter with a strong dashi stock, has a fluffy and creamy texture and is deeply flavorful, and the plain version, which can be eaten as is, is one of the most popular dishes. There are 13 types in total, and takeout is also available. In addition to takoyaki, there is a wide selection of special octopus dishes, including sashimi, beach-grilled dishes, and stir-fried dishes made with octopus caught in the Seto Inland Sea. There are about 50 other a la carte dishes, including Hiroshima specialties, and about 100 types of alcohol, including champagne, sours, and beer. There is also a standing bar, so it seems like a good place for a quick drink.
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