Eat it, make it, or even have it on the sightseeing train!
A Journey to Enjoying Japanese Sushi
Sushi is a representative dish of Japanese cuisine. What kind of dishes or restaurants spring to mind when you hear the word "sushi"? Sushi has long been very popular with Japanese people, and there is a wide range of sushi restaurants to choose from. Feel like splurging? At a high-end restaurant, a chef will hand-press exquisite sushi right in front of you from behind a counter. Or you can enjoy sushi served on a conveyor belt at a more affordable establishment. In Japan, each region has a distinctive variety of sushi, and Toyama is no exception. Indulge yourself with the rich servings of delicious seafood in Toyama, a product of the area's unique local topography. Also, enjoy trout sushi, a specialty of Toyama! Have an authentic Japanese experience and enjoy the most exquisite sushi.
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Eating sushi at the counter is just like watching a live show and the experience makes for a great video opportunity. Why not go for the “omakase” menu (chef’s selection) and take advantage of a professional’s expertise?
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Toyama Bay Sushi uses only freshly caught seafood from Toyama Bay, which is called the "natural fish tank." It's an experience afforded only to those who visit Toyama.
In Toyama, you can enjoy fresh seafood from the sea of Hokuriku, even at affordable conveyor belt sushi restaurants. This is also a fun experience for kids.
Fresh, tasty sushi can also be enjoyed on Belles Montagnes et Mer, a tourist train featuring a beautiful interior decorated with traditional art. Just hop on the train to marvel at the gorgeous scenery of the Hokuriku seaside while enjoying delicious sushi.
Masu Sushi, or trout sushi, is Toyama's traditional specialty. Its presentation in a round wooden container called "wappa" is a good representation of the exquisite beauty of Japanese cuisine. You can also experience making Masuno sushi! (Minamoto)
Sushi-making classes are available in many parts of Japan. How about not just eating but also making your own sushi during your visit?
The colorful ball-shaped Temari Sushi is a feast for the eye and taste buds. Take a bite, but don't forget to grab a photo first!
Most department stores in Japan have a huge variety of takeout food shops on their basement floor, which are tremendously fun to just look around. Get a box of sushi to bring it back to your hotel room, or leisurely enjoy it in a park for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Chirashi-zushi, or literally scattered sushi, is a dish made of sushi rice mixed with a variety of vegetables and seafood that is actually easier to make than it looks. Purchase the utensils as a souvenir and treat yourself when you get home. It may rekindle fond memories of your trip to Japan.
Spots introduced this time
- Spot name
- Minamoto "Trout Sushi Museum"
- Address
- 37-6 Nanocho, Toyama City, Toyama
Area information
Toyama
Toyama boasts a wide variety of delicious foods as well as a rich natural environment. It snows a lot in Toyama in winter, and you can view spectacular sights such as Yuki-no-Otani, or super-high walls of snow along mountain roads. In other seasons, hop on a sightseeing train and marvel at Japan's deepest V-shaped gorge.
ANA is the only airline operating flights from Haneda (Tokyo), and it takes only one hour to Toyama.
Why not plan a little side trip for an unforgettable experience?
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