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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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    Nishimura Shoten Makino's Roadside Station Sagawa

    西村商店 まきのさんの道の駅 佐川店

    Nishimura Shoten Makino's Roadside Station Sagawa

    Kouchi

    Kouchi

    Nishimura Shoten Makino's Roadside Station Sagawa

    西村商店 まきのさんの道の駅 佐川店

    Heartwarming Cuisine Made With Ingredients From Sakawa Town, Kochi

    "Nishimura Shoten", a popular restaurant serving fresh seafood, has opened at "Makino-san Roadside Station Sagawa". The restaurant has a wide range of menu items, including sashimi, sushi, and seafood bowls. It also offers meat dishes, fried foods, and stir-fries, making the restaurant popular with guests of all ages. Generously portioned set meals are also well-loved, and the reasonably priced take-out options add to the appeal. The warm, wood-accented interior creates a relaxing atmosphere, and group reservations are also accepted.

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    【Business hours】 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (LO 4:30 P.M.) *Reservations accepted for groups only
    【Address】
    佐川町加茂2711-1, Takaoka County, Kouchi
    【Access】
    [Car] Approximately 22 minutes from Ino IC on the Kochi Expressway, approximately 24 minutes from Susakihigashi IC; [Bus] Approximately 3-minute walk from the "Makino-san Roadside Station, Sagawa" bus stop on the Sakawa Guru Guru Bus Center Guru Guru Line
    【Tel】
    +81-889-20-9852
    【Closed days】 January 1 and 2
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    Drive-in Nishimura Shokudo

    ドライブイン西村食堂

    Drive-in Nishimura Shokudo

    Kouchi

    Kouchi

    Drive-in Nishimura Shokudo

    ドライブイン西村食堂

    A Restaurant with a Wide Variety of Menu Items Located Close to the Scenic Katsurahama Beach

    Located near Katsurahama Beach, a popular tourist spot in Kochi City, this restaurant offers hearty set meals (note: side dishes shown in the photo are not included) and a wide selection of local seafood at reasonable prices. Non-seafood options are also available, making it a flexible choice for all diners. The space includes both table seating and raised tatami seating, making it family-friendly for those visiting with young children. With its relaxed atmosphere and strong local character, it’s an ideal stop for lunch during a visit to Katsurahama.

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    【Business hours】 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. *On Saturdays, Sundays, and Public holidays: 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
    【Address】
    仁井田187-3, Kochi City, Kouchi
    【Access】
    [Car] Approximately 15 minutes from Kochi IC on the Kochi Expressway
    【Tel】
    +81-88-881-5225
    【Closed days】 During the Year-End and New Year Holidays *Additional temporary closures may apply
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    Harimaya Yokocho

    はりまや横丁

    Harimaya Yokocho

    Kouchi

    Kouchi

    Harimaya Yokocho

    はりまや横丁

    Vintage Signs and Local Kochi Specialties

    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."

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    【Business hours】 5:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.
    【Address】
    はりまや町2丁目3-7, Kochi City, Kouchi
    【Access】
    [Train] 1-minute walk from Hasuikecho-dori Station on the Tosaden Transportation Sanbashi Line, 8-minute walk from Kochi Station on the JR Dosan Line; [Car] 10 minutes from Kochi Chuo IC on the Kochi Tobu Expressway
    【Tel】
    +81-88-821-9775
    【Closed days】 Open year-round
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  4. 4

    Komatchan-ku

    呑喰処こまっちゃん家

    Komatchan-ku

    Kouchi

    Kouchi

    Komatchan-ku

    呑喰処こまっちゃん家

    Relaxed Izakaya Loved by Locals and Visitors

    "Komatchan-ku" is an izakaya serving creative dishes made with local fish and ingredients from Muroto, Kochi. The comfortable interior, designed by the owner and his wife with a guest's perspective in mind, offers a relaxed setting. With warm hospitality, the restaurant is familiar to both local residents and travelers.

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    【Business hours】 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. (Food LO 9:30 P.M., Drink LO 10:20 P.M.)
    【Address】
    室津2398-5, Muroto City, Kouchi
    【Access】
    Car: 85 minutes from Kochi-Tobu Expressway Kochi IC
    【Tel】
    +81-887-22-1613
    【Closed days】 Sundays, second Monday *Additional temporary closures; call for details
  5. 5

    Ryotei Hamacho

    料亭 濱長

    Ryotei Hamacho

    Kouchi

    Kouchi

    Ryotei Hamacho

    料亭 濱長

    Tosa Cuisine, Prepared by Highly Skilled Chefs, Appealing to All Five Senses

    At Ryotei Hamacho, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine made with ingredients produced in the land of Tosa, which is rich in food, seasoned with dashi, seasonings, and condiments, and presented in a seasonal style. You can enjoy delicious food that stimulates all five senses, such as the beautiful appearance, the exciting aroma, the texture that predicts the taste, and the sound you can hear from the crunch. One of the attractions is the ozashiki play, an essential part of the Tosa drinking party, where you can mingle with geishas, ​​locals, and waitresses. We have prepared games that will make you laugh, from bekuhai and chopstick fisting to the Shibaten Dance performed in harmony with song. Indulge in exquisite cuisine and playful moments with geisha, and let yourself forget the passage of time in the enchanting "Tosa Time."

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    【Business hours】 Lunch: 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (LO 1:30 P.M.), Dinner: 5:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. (LO 10:00 P.M.)
    【Address】
    唐人町6-6, Kochi City, Kouchi
    【Access】
    Train: Approximately 6 minutes walk from Harimayabashi Station on Tosa Electric Railway lines Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Dosan Line Kochi Station Car: Approximately 15 minutes from Kochi IC on the Kochi Expressway
    【Tel】
    +81-88-884-0080
    【Closed days】 Monday, January 1st to 5th
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    Miyoshi, Japanese Cuisine

    和食みよし

    Miyoshi, Japanese Cuisine

    Ehime

    Ehime

    Miyoshi, Japanese Cuisine

    和食みよし

    A "Hidden Retreat" for Fine Dishes and Select Sake

    Facing Chifunemachi-dori in Matsuyama, this hideaway-style Japanese restaurant serves seasonal dishes made with seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and other mountain and sea ingredients, paired with local sake. At lunch, a limited Tensen set (15 servings per day) presents small portions of selected dinner favorites, arranged with careful attention to detail. The sake lineup features nine labels at all times, combining six core selections with three seasonal local brews. Inside, a white-wood counter and refined Japanese design elements create a calm, welcoming space, complemented by warm wood tones and discreet, well-paced service for a quietly relaxed dining experience.

    Data
    【Business hours】 Lunch: 11:30 A.M. to LO 2:00 P.M. / Dinner: 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. (LO 10:00 P.M.)
    【Address】
    千舟町3-4-2, Matsuyama City, Ehime
    【Access】
    [Train] 7-minute walk from Okaido Station on the Iyotetsu Streetcar (Jonan Line); [Car] 12 minutes from Matsuyama IC on the Matsuyama Expressway
    【Tel】
    +81-89-932-1320
    【Closed days】 Sundays, the third Monday of every month *Closed on irregular days
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    Chubo Wakamatsu

    厨房わかまつ

    Chubo Wakamatsu

    Kouchi

    Kouchi

    Chubo Wakamatsu

    厨房わかまつ

    Savor Shimanto Specialties Including "Nakamura no Shio Tataki"

    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.

    Data
    【Business hours】 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
    【Address】
    中村愛宕町17, Shimanto City, Kouchi
    【Access】
    Train: 21-minute walk from Nakamura Station on Tosa Kuroshio Railway lines; Bus: 4-minute walk from "Shimanto City Hall Mae" stop on Kochi Seinan Kotsu route buses
    【Tel】
    +81-880-35-0051
    【Closed days】 Mondays, last Sunday *Subject to change
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    Uo Natsu

    魚夏

    Uo Natsu

    Kagawa

    Kagawa

    Uo Natsu

    魚夏

    A Long-Established Restaurant Serving High-Quality Japanese and Seafood Cuisine

    Located about a 5-minute walk from JR Yashima Station, "Uonatsu" is a Japanese and seafood restaurant with roots dating back to 1917 as a fishmonger. Utilizing the expertise and techniques honed over its long history, the owner personally selects fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea every morning. The restaurant offers high-quality Japanese cuisine in a calm atmosphere. Private and semi-private rooms with sunken kotatsu seating provide an ideal setting for important gatherings. The counter seating is perfect for solo diners to enjoy food and sake casually. A spacious hall with a stage and karaoke is also available, making it suitable for year-end and New Year parties, welcome and farewell gatherings, and meals during sightseeing tours.

    Data
    【Business hours】 Lunch: 11:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. *Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; Dinner: 5:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. (LO 9:00 P.M.)
    【Address】
    高松町2593, Takamatsu City, Kagawa
    【Access】
    Train: Approximately 5 minutes walk from Yashima Station on the JR Kotoku Line Car: Approximately 15 minutes from Takamatsu Expressway Takamatsu Chuo IC
    【Tel】
    +81-87-841-9667
    【Closed days】 Tuesday
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