A long-established restaurant famous for fresh Kinmedai dishes
Amimoto Ryori Tokuzoumaru Honten, located in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a 90-year-old establishment known for its dishes made with fresh local fish. The extensive menu, particularly featuring Kinmedai, is offered in various cooking styles such as sashimi, simmered dishes, and shabu-shabu, all highly praised for their exquisite taste. Additionally, the beautiful views from its location near the fishing port delight visitors. It is a beloved place where many can fully enjoy the flavors of the region.
The "Eating Inn Hamanoyu" is located in front of the sea in Izu Inatori Onsen.
I ate there!
We stayed in a room with an open-air bath in time for the Inatori lobster fishing season, which is limited from September 20 to October 20.
Lobsters, eels, sea breams, horse mackerels, octopuses, and cuttlefish were all on the menu. Both night and morning! This eating inn is famous for its boatloads of food.
The local abalone was grilled on the dance floor, the oversized sea bream was cooked with sauce, and the quality of Inatori's hot water, food, and climate seemed far superior to other long-established inns that I had visited for years because I loved them so much. It was a blissful experience to eat the meat and sauce over white rice.
The service was also first class.
Tablecloths were hung at dinner to further enhance the dishes and tableware.
The color of the appetizers is superb.
In the morning, the lobster from dinner was served in miso soup. The miso paste on the head is irresistible.
I recommend this place to eat Inatori.
A wonderful eating inn, the inn in Inatori is decided to Hamanoyu from now on.
A cafe where you can enjoy breathtaking views and carefully crafted rustic dishes
Manas Cafe is a charming spot where you can relax while enjoying stunning views of southern Izu. The appeal lies in its simple yet delicious cuisine. The scenery from the elevated location offers a panoramic view of the Izu Seven Islands and the coastline of the Izu Peninsula, providing the best vistas on clear days. It's a family-friendly place where children can also have a great time in a homely atmosphere.
Creative cuisine enjoyed alongside the beauty of the sea
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Nabura Toto is a fisherman-owned restaurant located in front of the Izu Inatori fishing port, which is famous for its sea bream.
We visited the restaurant for a quick snack. We ordered the local sashimi assortment for ¥2,900.
The sea bream is still delicious. Sashimi, seared, and tataki. The octopus is also delicious.
There are only two restaurants in the fishing port, Tokuzomaru and Tokuzo, but we recommend this one if you want to experience the local flavor.
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A renowned restaurant to savor the essence of handmade soba
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A hot spring inn where you can experience an elegant resort atmosphere
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