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Kakigoya

Kakigoya, managed by Iiokaya Suisan, is the ideal spot to savor the area's fresh seafood bounty. Visitors first select their preferred seafood and then grill it on-site to savor the delicious flavor. In addition, the shop offers a diverse menu, including kaisendon (a bowl of rice topped with sashimi) and teishoku (set meals).

In particular, the oysters, a specialty of Oarai, are characterized by their plump texture and rich flavor. An especially popular item is the oysters steamed in a tin container. There is also an all-you-can-eat option for steamed oysters.

The shop boasts a spacious eating area, so families and groups of friends can spend some enjoyable time together here.

Kurizakiya Sushi

This sushi restaurant offers fresh, seasonal sushi and other seafood dishes, including anglerfish hotpot.

Tanukian Tsutaya

Tanukian Tsutaya, located by the approach to Kasama Inari Shrine, was established in 1876. The restaurant, frequented by locals and tourists, uses Hitachi Akisoba, an Ibaraki buckwheat brand, in making their homemade noodles.

One fo the recommended options is Tsutaya no Soba Inari*. This dish, created by the third-generation owner, has become a local specialty.

There are 88 seats in the spacious interior, which has an elegant ambiance and a sense of history. Monzen soba, buckwheat noodle ground with a stone mill in the shop, makes the perfect souvenir. Those visiting Kasama Inari Shrine should not miss Tsutaya.

*Soba inari is short for soba inarizushi. While inarizushi is an abura-age (deep-fried tofu) stuffed with rice, soba inari is stuffed with soba (buckwheat noodle).