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Update-date: Nov 13 2024

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Sushi Sashimi/ Seafood Seafood Kagawa Ehime Kochi

If you travel to Shikoku, you must try all the fresh seafood restaurants!

Shikoku, consisting of the four prefectures of Kochi, Kagawa, Ehime, and Tokushima, is an area blessed with ingredients that allow you to feel the seasons of Japan, including fresh seafood caught in the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Not only Sushi and Sashimi made with a variety of ingredients, but also dishes prepared with simple cooking methods such as boiling and grilling offer a special taste that comes from using fresh ingredients. If you visit Shikoku, be sure to indulge in the local specialties full of seafood.

See full listings of Sushi and Sashimi/ Seafood restaurants found in and around Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi.

Orankuya Honten

Enjoy the authentic flavors of Kochi, such as straw-grilled bonito Tataki and moray eel dishes

Orankuya Honten is located just a 2-minute walk from the Harimayabashi tram stop on the Tosa Electric Railway Line. This restaurant offers a reasonable way to enjoy seasonal fish from Kochi, local cuisine, and authentic Sushi. Inside the restaurant, there is a large tank where you can see seasonal fish swimming, making it as enjoyable as an aquarium. Private rooms for 2 or more people are also available, making it perfect for families or groups of travelers. For solo travelers, the counter seats are recommended for a relaxing experience.

If you travel to Shikoku, you will want to eat all the fresh seafood! Recommended restaurants

If you come to Kochi, you must try 'Katsuo no Tataki'. Kochi is known as the freshness of the bonito, which is seared with straw after you place your order, showcasing the boldness unique to the region. Additionally, pay attention to local dishes such as the Tosa specialty 'Shimizu Saba' and 'Utsubo', which becomes more flavorful the more you chew. Of course, the menu is also rich with Japanese dishes like Sushi, Sashimi (Tsukuri), and Tempura. Enjoy the deliciousness of fresh seafood along with Kochi's local sake and the restaurant's specialty 'Takezake'.

Orankuya Honten

Open: [Weekday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk to the north from Harimayabashi tram stop on Tosaden Streetcar / Enter the eastern entrance of the Obiyamachi Shopping Arcade (Ichibangai) and turn right at the first corner
Address: 2-1-8, Harimaya-cho, Kochi-shi, Kochi
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Sake to Sakana [Sake and Appetizers] Maruhai

A locally loved Izakaya where you can fully enjoy fresh seasonal fish and fine Sake

Sake to Sakana Maruhai is a cozy Izakaya nestled in the streets, just a 5-minute walk from Tosa Electric Railway's Hasuikecho-dori Station. Here, you can savor local seasonal fish and the renowned Sake 'Keigetsu' from the Tosa Reihoku region. Upon opening the door, you'll be greeted by a simple yet warm atmosphere. In addition to counter seats where you can comfortably dine alone, there are also spacious table seats available. Since it's not a large restaurant, be sure to make a reservation in advance.

If you want to fully enjoy the flavors of Kochi, we recommend the 'GOUKA・ ZEITAKU [Luxury & Extravagance] Course' which you can leave up to the chef. The owner personally selects fresh seafood from the market and decides the menu for the day, offering a variety of seasonal tastes in forms such as Sashimi, Tataki, fried dishes, and Sushi. Be sure to try the 'Katsuo no Tataki,' which is served slightly warm and rare, as well as the restaurant's top recommendation, 'Unagi Shiroyaki.'

Sake to Sakana Maruhai

Open: [Wednesday-Sunday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm / [Tuesday-Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays ] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm), last entry by 8:30 pm. / Open for lunch as Curry Toichiya and dinner as Sake to Sakana Maruhai.
Closed: Monday, Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5 or 6 steps from the west gate of 55th Avenue. It is on the right side.
Address: 1-8-12, Outesuji, Kochi-shi, Kochi
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Kisetu Ryori [Seasonal Cuisine] Dochiraika

The hidden gem atmosphere is also charming, and you can savor Japanese cuisine full of seasonal ingredients from Kagawa.

About a 10-minute walk from Kotohira Dentetsu Kataharamachi Station, across from the Takamatsu City Museum of Art, there is a hidden Japanese Kaiseki restaurant called Kisetsu Ryori Dochiraika. This restaurant offers beautifully presented dishes using fish caught in the Seto Inland Sea and locally sourced vegetables from Kagawa. The restaurant's design, featuring a single slab of cedar wood counter and lacquerware which emphasizes traditional Japanese aesthetics. With both table seating and private rooms available, you can enjoy the essence of Japanese cuisine in a setting that suits your preference.

If you travel to Shikoku, you must try the fresh seafood! Recommended restaurants

The head chef, who has honed his skills at long-established Japanese restaurants in Tokyo and Japanese restaurants in Germany, creates a variety of Japanese dishes that can only be enjoyed in this region. Seafood is delivered directly from the Seto Inland Sea, and vegetables and rice are sourced locally from Kagawa. For those who want to taste a variety of dishes in small portions, the 'Seasonal Omakase Course' is perfect. You can enjoy fresh 'Assorted Sashimi,' 'Grilled Fish' cooked to perfection over charcoal, and simple yet delicate 'Nimono' (simmered dishes).

Kisetsu Ryori Dochiraika

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 - 14:00 / Dinner 18:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: Right next to the Takamatsu City Museum of Art (on Bijitsukamminami-dori)
Address: 101 Nakamura Building , 1-8 Kajiyamachi , Takamatsu, Kagawa
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Ajisho

Enjoy Sushi and a la carte dishes made with high-quality ingredients while being surrounded by a traditional Japanese atmosphere

Located a 25-minute walk from JR Yosan Line Kawanoe Station, Ajisho is a Japanese restaurant that offers Sushi and various dishes made with fresh fish from the Seto Inland Sea. The exterior and interior, with their impressive traditional Japanese design, create a welcoming atmosphere where even first-time visitors can feel at ease. The restaurant features spacious counter seats, sunken kotatsu seats where you can stretch your legs after taking off your shoes, and private rooms that exude a sense of refined tranquility. When touring Ehime Prefecture, feel free to visit.

For those who want to enjoy authentic Sushi, we recommend the 'Manager's Special Nigiri,' which features premium ingredients such as fatty tuna, steamed abalone, and tiger prawn. Of course, it's also wonderful to spend your time with your favorite ingredients and carefully selected dishes. Popular Japanese sake like Umenishiki from Ehime, Tosatsuru from Kochi, and Kubota from Niigata, as well as premium Shochu, are also available. The variety of lunch menu is another delightful point.

Ajisho

Open: Normal hours: 11:00am-10:30pmClosed from 2:00pm-4:30pm (Weekdays) and 3:00pm-4:00pm (Sundays & National Holidays) for preparation.Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pmOperating Hours on Sundays and National Holidays are: 11:00am-9:30pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,100 JPY
Access: Located next to Hasegawa Hospital.
Address: 1245-2 Kinsei-cho Shimobun , Shikoku Chuo-shi, Ehime
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Amimoto

The happiness of enjoying fresh seafood at a reasonable price in an aquarium-like space

The happiness of enjoying fresh seafood at reasonable prices in an aquarium-like space

A 10-minute walk from Iyotetsu Gunchu Line Matsuyama City Station. In the heart of Matsuyama City, you'll find a strikingly large 3D shrimp sign. This place, Amimoto, is a seafood Izakaya directly operated by a fisheries company. The log house-style interior, designed to resemble a fisherman's hut, offers a cozy and relaxing atmosphere with the warmth of wood. Inside, you'll find tanks filled with freshly caught fish, giving the place an exciting mini-aquarium feel.

Since it is directly managed by a fisheries company, the freshness of the seafood is outstanding. Not only are they skilled at selecting fish, but you can also enjoy them at reasonable prices, which is a major attraction. Among them, the 'Saba Sashimi' that most people order is a delicacy that allows you to experience the taste fishermen enjoy on their boats. The restaurant's tank always has 1,000 mackerels swimming, so you can savor it all year round. You should also try the 'Chambara Shellfish Boiled in Salt' and 'Gooseneck Barnacles,' which are hard to find elsewhere.

Amimoto

Open: Normal hours: 17:00 - 00:00 (last order 23:00)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,800 JPY
Access: Along the tracks between Matsuyama City Station and Tsuchihashi Station on the Iyo Gunchu Line
Address: 2-1 Kita Fujiwara-cho , Matsuyama-shi, Ehime
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