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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.
If you want to enjoy freshly caught seafood, a restaurant at the fish market is a must. Breakfast is especially popular. Frequented by people working at fishing ports and markets, these spots offer hearty seafood bowls and set meals at reasonable prices. Some of the most popular markets among tourists include Hakodate Morning Market, Otaru Triangle Market, Odawara Fish Center, Sakata Seafood Market, Fukui Nihonkai Fish Town, Oarai Seafood Market, and Tsukiji Outer Market. Enjoy the lively atmosphere while filling your stomach with delicious seafood.
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村食堂 おとと村
This local eatery serves regional ingredients at reasonable prices. As the area is known for rice cultivation, the rice used is sourced from contracted farmers and carefully cooked to a glossy, fluffy finish. Home-grown vegetables are also purchased and featured in small dishes and pickles. With its unpretentious atmosphere, the restaurant welcomes all visitors. Seasonal ingredients are used to create a wide variety of thoughtful dishes reminiscent of traditional Japanese cuisine, attracting many repeat guests from both within and outside the prefecture. Choosing what to eat next is part of the fun.
うにのさとう
"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.
京・寿司 おおきに
A sushi restaurant about 13 minutes walk from Tambaguchi Station on the JR Sagano Line. This restaurant is run by a proprietor who wants people to enjoy sushi in a casual manner, and strives to create a customer - centered restaurant. You can visit anytime during business hours, and you can even use it with your baby. They serve sushi and other dishes according to the customer's pace. For dinner, we recommend the "General's Omakase Nigiri Course" where you can enjoy 12 pieces of nigiri. We use ingredients that are kind to the body, such as sushi vinegar and salt that do not contain chemical seasonings, and vegetables that do not use pesticides as much as possible. I want to fully enjoy sushi made with fresh, natural seafood.
割烹・和食堂 看雲楼
As an official merchant of Izumo Taisha Shrine, this long - established restaurant is said to have served food to Emperor Taisho and Emperor Showa. There is a family crest next to the entrance, and the interior of the store is Japanese - style with a strong wooden impression, typical of a store near Izumo Taisha Shrine. Since it is within walking distance of Izumo Taisha Shrine, it is not only used for meals while sightseeing, but also used by locals for banquets and receptions. The menu includes "Seafood Bowl" where you can enjoy seafood from the Sea of Japan, "Uzuni" which the first generation learned at Izumo Taisha Shrine 130 years ago, and "Enmusubi Zen" which was registered as a project by the Shimane Prefecture Tourism Division. We also offer a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, with a focus on Junmai Ginjo made by a local sake brewing company. Enjoy traditional flavors with famous sake.
海鮮レストラン なぎさ
Cottu, a tourism and product exchange facility located in Whale Town Oshika, a tourist facility on the Oshika Peninsula, opened in October 2019 in Ayukawahama, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. "Seafood Restaurant Nagisa" inside is a restaurant operated by "Shimashu no Yado Sakai", an inn located on the peninsula. Ayukawa is famous for its whale dishes and seafood dishes. The minke whale sashimi set meal, which can only be served fresh, and the set meal using seafood caught off the coast of Mt. Kinka in Sanriku, one of the world's best fishing grounds, are recommended. You can use the lobby inside Cottu as well as inside the store. You can enjoy your meal while looking out at the sea from the terrace seats.
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.
マル伊商店 内海店
"Marui Shoten Utsumi" is a restaurant offering whitebait dishes and souvenirs, located about a 10-minute walk from Nagoya Railroad Utsumi Station. Minamichita Town in Aichi is known for its rich whitebait fishing grounds, and this shop is directly managed by Marui Shoten, which specializes in processed seafood products. Recommended dishes include the popular "Nama Shirasu Don (raw whitebait bowl)" and "Namataki Shirasu Hitsumabushi (raw whitebait simmered in a special sauce with rice)", featuring "Namataki Shirasu Tsukudani (raw whitebait simmered in a special sauce)", which won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award. Other menu items include "Himono Teishoku (dried fish set meals)" and gelato. Enjoy a relaxing meal while selecting souvenirs such as tsukudani and dried fish in the store's food and drink corner. It's a must-visit during your trip.
かふぇ食堂 おるか
Located near Suntopia Marina in Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, "Cafe Shokudo Oruca" offers seafood from Awaji Island and homemade sweets. The signature Oruca Seafood Bowl is prepared exclusively with wild, line-caught fish sourced directly from local fishermen, highlighting the natural flavor and texture of exceptionally fresh seafood. House-made sweets crafted from carefully selected local ingredients are also available, ideal as an after-meal dessert or for a relaxed café moment. Counter seating creates a welcoming, approachable setting suited to solo diners and families alike, while the warm, home-style ambience draws both local patrons and visitors. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are recommended.
小樽茶屋 里
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.
くいもん家 ふるさと加賀店
"Kuimonya Furusato Kaga" is located close to JR Kaga Onsen Station. You can enjoy fresh seafood dishes for lunch, including crab, a winter delicacy of the Hokuriku region. Popular dishes include the specialty "Kaga Crab Rice," packed with the delicious flavor of crab, the "Sashimi Set Meal," and the seafood bowl. Reservations are essential, particularly for the crab dishes.
二条市場 でめきん
Demekin, located in Sapporo's Nijo Market, opens at 6 a.m. daily. Named for its "eye-poppingly delicious seafood," the restaurant serves fish freshly sourced each morning from markets in Otaru and Nemuro. Specialties include house-dried salmon harasu and homemade soy-marinated salmon roe. Hokke from Shiretoko’s Rausu region is notable for its large size and rich fat content, offered at reasonable prices. Pair the fresh seafood with the restaurant's signature dipping soy sauce, enhancing the natural flavors. Reservations are available, making it a convenient choice for tourists planning their visits.
海の幸ふるまいセンター
A restaurant and direct sales facility directly managed by a fisheries industry, located about a 10 - minute walk from BRT Ofunato Station on the JR Ofunato Line. From seafood caught in the waters near Ofunato, where the Oyashio and Kuroshio Currents collide, a rich fishing ground, to farmed products such as scallops and oysters, you can only find fresh seafood lined up in stores directly managed by fisheries producers. The seafood on display at the store can be cut into sashimi, or cooked and eaten on the spot (separate Dish fee required). At the cafeteria, you can enjoy Sanriku seafood such as fries and sashimi, as well as the standard scallop and oyster set meal, which you can eat while grilling on the grill attached to the table.
隠れ家 恵姫
"Ehime, Kakureya" offers a variety of local Ehime dishes and Japanese-Western fusion cuisine. At lunchtime, there is a comprehensive menu, featuring classic dishes like the "tonkatsu set meal" and the "kimagure set meal," where the owner showcases his skills using ingredients available that day. The recommended dish is the "Taimeshizen (seabream rice set meal)," which allows you to enjoy three types of local cuisine in one meal. This luxurious set includes taimeshi from Matsuyama City and Uwajima City, as well as Satsuma soup, a traditional dish from the Nanyo region, making it a must-try meal worth reserving. Hamburgers made with 100% domestic beef are also popular. In the evening, the restaurant offers all-you-can-drink and course meals by reservation, and is happy to accommodate custom menu requests.
魚喰いの大間んぞく
A restaurant located in Omasaki, the northernmost tip of Honshu. Speaking of Oma, tuna fishing has a history of over 100 years. The owner of this shop, known only to those in the know among tuna fishermen, is the No. 38 Miyoshi Maru fisherman who, in 2001 and 2013, set the highest bid price ever for a father and son. The owner, who is also a fisherman, works as a team to keep the restaurant lively, with his wife doing the Dish. Our specialty is tuna, which is handled in - house from landing to processing. In addition to tuna dishes such as the "3 - color tuna bowl" and "3 - color tuna sashimi set meal" with large fatty tuna, medium fatty tuna, and red meat, you can also enjoy set meals and a la carte dishes of atka mackerel.
ドライブイン西村食堂
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.
食べる水族館 UOGI
A long-established fresh fish store in Gifu City featuring an eat-in space. Since its founding in 1902, the business has operated solely as a fresh fish store; however, the fourth-generation owner has recently begun serving meals on-site to showcase a professional approach to enjoying fish. Seasonal fish are expertly prepared before customers' eyes—a unique experience offered exclusively by a fresh fish store. Seminars and take-out services are also available for those wishing to enjoy delicious fish at home. To convey the thrill of encountering seasonal fish to children in oceanless Gifu and inspire a love for fish, bluefin tuna dissection shows are held at kindergartens, the Dosan Festival in spring, and the Gifu Nobunaga Festival in autumn.
お食事処どんぶり屋
"Japanese Eatery Donburiya" is an eatery where you can enjoy seafood bowls, conveniently located approximately one minute on foot from JR Hakodate Station. As a seafood wholesaler, it handles high-quality, fresh seafood, and you can freely choose your favorite seafood, including the recommended sea urchin and abalone, as well as tuna, squid, salmon roe, and more, and enjoy a lavishly presented seafood bowl made just for you. What's more, the reasonable prices are also attractive, and it is a popular gourmet spot for locals and visitors to Hakodate who want to enjoy seafood every day. It is close to the station and has a wide variety of seafood souvenirs, so why not stop by during a break from sightseeing?
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.
伊勢志摩みやげセンター王将 鳥羽本店
There is a wide selection of products, from classic souvenirs that are synonymous with Ise - Shima to niche rare items. There are 4 stores in total, and the Toba Flagship Store also has a restaurant where you can enjoy the blessings of Ise - Shima, and a spacious parking lot is also a great feature. If you come to Ise - Shima, this is a place you definitely want to stop by.
鎌倉海鮮 碧海-umi-鎌倉小町
This restaurant, conveniently located just a three-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station, offers wild bluefin tuna. You can savor seafood dishes prepared with wild bluefin tuna and "Misaki tuna" directly sourced from Misaki Port in Kanagawa Prefecture while enjoying the view of the second torii gate of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, making it a popular spot for tourists visiting Kamakura. The "Superb Lean Meat" menu features a comparison of world-class quality wild bluefin tuna from Ireland and high-quality "Misaki tuna," kept fresh through advanced freezing technology immediately after being caught. Along with tuna, they also recommend the "Shirasu Donburi," limited to 10 servings per day, made with "Shonan Shirasu" from Hira Toshimaru, a whitebait fishing net maker at Sajima Port on the west coast of Yokosuka.
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.
西村商店 アグリコレット店
"Nishimura Shoten" is a popular restaurant located in "Tosa no Sato AGRI COLLETTO" complex in Kitamiza, Kochi City. Local ingredients from Kochi are served in a variety of dishes, such as "Today's Ippon-zashi Sashimi Set Meal" - a signature sashimi dish featuring an entire fresh fish sliced and served - along with sizzling teppan-grilled items and hearty fried foods. The menu is affordably priced and includes flavourful meat dishes that pair well with rice, ramen, and mini seafood bowls. With options available even for those who prefer non-seafood dishes, the offerings appeal to all ages.
海鮮味処 漁
"Kaisen Ajidokoro Ryo" is located a 3-minute drive from the Ainoura Nakazato Interchange on the Nishi Kyushu Expressway and a 5-minute walk from Matsuura Tetsudo Daigaku Station. Operated directly by a fishery company in Sasebo City, Nagasaki, engaged in purse seine fishing, aquaculture, and processing, this restaurant draws a steady mix of local regulars and visitors from inside and outside the prefecture, with lines forming at lunchtime. The menu centers on seafood sourced through its own operations, including the signature "Seafood Bowl Set Meal" and "Daily Set Meal", limited to 20 servings per day. In the evening, a variety of dishes and courses are available for individuals, families, and groups, with a children's menu and luxurious dishes including spiny lobster and tiger pufferfish.
道の駅とよはま おーしゃん食堂
This seafood restaurant is located within the Toyohama Roadside Station and is run by a local fish shop that has been in business for three generations. With a focus on local production and local consumption, you can enjoy a variety of menus using fresh fish from the Seto Inland Sea and seasonal local ingredients. "Yamachi Zukedon (Shi)", which is a combination of thick hamachi marinated in homemade sauce and rich "Running Egg", and "O - shan Bento Shichifuku", a large bowl filled with seasonal fish, which is popular among women. All of the dishes, such as "Wan", are plentiful and reasonably priced. The daily set meals are also popular. Kanonji brand products such as the all - purpose soup stock used in the cafeteria, Ibuki sardine, and shrimp miso can also be purchased at the shop.
海の上食堂 浮橋
A seaside restaurant about a 15-minute drive from the Susaki East IC on the Kochi Expressway. Loved by locals for over 50 years, it was temporarily closed in 2020 but reopened in 2022 under new ownership. Patrons can savor fresh, locally sourced shellfish paired with secret sauces in a serene setting overlooking the sea. Signature dishes include the "Kai Meshi" (clam rice) and "Ukihashi Teishoku" (set meal), attracting visitors from across Japan.
西村商店 まきのさんの道の駅 佐川店
"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.
市場レストラン 西村商店
This restaurant serves a wide range of Japanese and Western dishes made with local Kochi produce. With a focus on seasonal ingredients, the restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, including limited-time set meals and izakaya-style items, making it suitable for many different occasions. The fresh fish, sourced through unique supply channels, and the reasonable prices are especially well-regarded, attracting many repeat visitors from outside the prefecture. Locally grown vegetables and regional specialties are also sold on-site, making it a lively spot for couples and families alike.
魚酔
This izakaya is located in the southern part of Miyoshi City, a thriving commuter town for Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. In addition to fresh seasonal fish from the Nagoya Central Wholesale Market, the restaurant offers a wide selection of izakaya dishes made with ingredients sourced from all over Japan, including Mie Prefecture's famous chicken, "Ise Akadori."
海鮮居酒屋 海神
"Watatsumi" is a seafood izakaya in Miyazu City, Kyoto, known for fresh seasonal fish caught daily at Ine Bay and a carefully curated selection of local sake. The menu features generous portions such as "Otsukuri Moriawase" (sashimi platter) and "Nigirizushi Moriawase" (sushi platter), along with seasonal delicacies like isaza, rock oysters, cockles, and blue crab. Rare fish not typically found on the market are also served at reasonable prices. A variety of alcoholic drinks is available to complement the dishes, including premium local sake. The cosy, relaxed interior offers comfortable table seating. Conveniently located near Amanohashidate, it's an ideal stop during your travels.
甘味とお食事処 みつのもり
This cafe is located near the "Matsuyama Castle Ropeway Station" in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. The signature shaved ice, made with homemade syrup, is a hugely popular menu item, selling around 5,000 bowls in a summer. In addition to meals like lunch and sea bream rice, they also serve sweets and drinks, making it a relaxing spot.