Most tourists visiting Japan head to Tokyo, the capital. But, since Tokyo is ultramodern, with skyscrapers in every corner, it’s leaving outdoorsy travelers wanting more. If you’re looking for a deeper immersion into nature, pack your bags and visit Fukuyama.
Fukuyama's food scene is rich and diverse, perfectly blending local specialties with international influences.
Mostly, it’s all about seafood, harvested from the precious waters of the Seto Inland Sea. Taking on a gastronomic adventure is the best way to complete your Fukuyama experience filled with sightseeing, beach trips, and hiking.
If you’re wondering where and what to eat in Fukuyama, here are our top picks!
1. Teppanyaki and Wine at Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga
Sure, you have tasted teppanyaki in your local restaurant, but perhaps nothing beats the teppanyaki at Steak Kaiseki Miyako Kasuga.
Teppanyaki is a style of Japanese cuisine from the words “teppan” – meaning, “iron plate” – and “yaki,” which means “grilled,” “pan-fried,” or “boiled.” The word literally translates to “grilling on an iron plate.” A teppanyaki is a meal consisting of meat, seafood, and noodles cooked on an iron plate.
Enjoy your teppanyaki in a setting surrounded by trees in this restaurant, paired with a glass of delectable wine.
Price: From 5,000 yen
Hours: 11 AM-10 PM
Contact: +81 84-941-9269
Address: 2-2-43 Kasugacho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 721-0907, Japan
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2. Okonomiyaki at Okonomiyaki Teppanyaki Emmaru
One of the best places to experience okonomiyaki in Japan is Fukuyama. Okonomiyaki is a pan-fried dish, like a pancake, made with wheat flour batter, cabbage, meat, and seafood, topped with okonomiyaki sauce, katsuobushi, aonori, Japanese mayonnaise, and pickled ginger.
The specialty of this restaurant may be okonomiyaki, but they also serve other dishes like edamame, steaks, seafood, and more. It’s just a five minutes walk from Fukuyama Station.
Price: From 2,000 yen
Hours: 5:30 PM-11 PM (Tuesday to Saturday), 11:30 AM-1:30PM and 5 PM-9 PM (Sunday), closed on Mondays
Contact: +81 84-923-1844
Address: 15-5 Motomachi, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 720-0063, Japan
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3. Sea Bream at Chitose
Fukuyama is almost a coastal destination so not trying the seafood it offers is a big miss. A famous seafood dish here is tai-meshi or sea bream rice. This rice recipe consists of a flavorful broth of dashi, soy, sake, and bonito, then the sea bream, of course. Chitose is a restaurant that serves one of the best tai-meshis in town.
Price: From 400 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM-11 PM and 6 PM-9PM (closed every Tuesday)
Contact: +81 84-982-3165
Address: 552-7 Tomo, Tomocho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 720-0201, Japan
4. Fresh Oysters at Forever Cafe & Oyster Bar
Another seafood that’s a must-try in Fukuyama are oysters, especially in winter. Japanese oysters are known for their rich and briny taste with hints of sweetness. Their umami flavor from the fusion of seawater and freshwater is noticeable. A plate of oysters are an excellent source of protein, vitamins, zinc, iron, antioxidants, and omega-3, among other nutrients. Order yours at Forever Cafe & Oyster Bar.
Price: From 800 yen
Hours: 11 AM-12 AM
Contact: +81 84-931-8388
Address: 4-16 Sannomarucho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 720-0066, Japan
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5. Onomichi Ramen at Onomichi Ramen Iccho
The neighboring city of Onomichi is just a few minutes away from Fukuyama. If you suddenly craved Onomichi’s ramen while in Fukuyama, head to Onomichi Ramen Iccho.
Onomichi ramen is distinct from other ramens as this is made from chicken bones and fresh fish from the Seto Inland Sea, cooked to form the clear, soy sauce-based soup, before filling it with tender and succulent barbecued pork or chashu, fresh green onions, and crispy bamboo shoots to form a taste that will take your breath away.
Price: From 2,000 yen
Hours: 10 AM-10 PM
Contact: +81 84-928-5280
Address: 4-16 Sannomarucho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture 720-0066, Japan
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