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Myojinmaru Hanare

Uses bonito caught using the traditional Tosa single-pole fishing method. The birthplace of salt-seared bonito (shio-tataki).

"Myojinmaru" started as the restaurant division of Myojin Suisan, a fishery company that has held the top spot in Japan for 11 consecutive years in the catch volume of pole-and-line caught coastal bonito. Currently, it operates 5 locations within Kochi Prefecture, serving bonito caught using traditional Tosa pole-and-line fishing methods as tataki or sashimi.

Their signature dish, "Katsuo no Tataki," is seared all at once over a straw fire at approximately 800 to 1,000 degrees Celsius, concentrating the umami into a fragrant dish. They are also committed to serving it "yakikiri" style, while it is still slightly warm from the straw searing. Myojinmaru is the originator of "shio-tataki" (salt-seared bonito), which has now spread nationwide as a classic way to eat bonito. Sun-dried salt from Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture, brings out the umami of the bonito.

It tastes exceptional when you prepare it yourself. Straw-searing bonito experience.

The interior features table seating on the first floor and private rooms on the second floor that can accommodate groups of various sizes, offering a relaxed atmosphere. Although it has a relatively large capacity of 120 seats, it gets crowded with tourists on weekends, so we recommend making a reservation before visiting.

A popular option, especially among tourists, is the "Bonito Straw-Searing Experience" (2,728 yen per fillet), a menu item unique to Myojinmaru Hanare. The katsuo no tataki you sear yourself over straw tastes exceptional, especially with the memories attached to it. Be sure to enjoy this unique culinary experience that only Myojinmaru can offer.

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There are also creative bonito dishes perfect for finishing your meal, such as "Myojinmaru's Healthy Bonito Ramen" and "Bonito Tataki Nigiri." They offer a variety of ways to enjoy bonito. There is also a wide selection of local Kochi sake that pairs perfectly with bonito.

Myojinmaru Hanare

• 2-1-2 Honmachi, Kochi City, Kochi PrefectureMAP
• Approx. 18-minute walk from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 8-minute drive from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 2-minute walk from Horibata Station on the Tosaden Kotsu line
• 17:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:30)
• Wednesday
• 088-802-6102
• None

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Sakagura Izakaya Horikawa

Enjoy raw bonito in four different ways.

An izakaya renovated from a sake brewery that is about 80 years old. The highlights are the sashimi made with fresh raw bonito and the local Kochi sake that enhances the flavor of the dishes.

A recommended dish is the "Katsuo Tasting Platter," where you can enjoy raw bonito in four different ways. The seared bonito (katsuo no tataki) is served with salt, sauce, and Tosa-nuta (a traditional condiment made by mixing garlicleaves and white miso),whichincludes three types of seared bonito, as well as silver-skin sashimi, making it a full-course bonito meal. The accompanying garnishes, such as raw garlic, garlic chips, and wasabi, enhance the flavor.

Choose from various types of seating to suit your group size and occasion.

The interior has a retro atmosphere that evokes its history as a sake brewery. It is a spacious venue with approximately 100 seats, offering various types of seating: counter, table, and sunken kotatsu seats on the first floor, and private table rooms on the second floor, which feels like an attic.

Another signature menu item is the local sake, carefully selected from 14 breweries within Kochi Prefecture. With options like the restaurant's original junmai sake "Horikawa" and a "Sake Tasting Set" (available on weekdays only) that lets you sample three different local sakes, this is an izakaya I highly recommend to those visiting Kochi for the first time.

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In addition to bonito dishes, there are many other local favorites from Kochi, such as deep-fried moray eel and Tosa potato tempura. Enjoy Kochi's gourmet food and lose track of time in the casual atmosphere unique to an izakaya.

Sakagura Izakaya Horikawa

• 2-1-24 Minami-Harimaya-cho, Kochi City, Kochi PrefectureMAP
• Approx. 17-minute walk from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 5-minute drive from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 2-minute walk from Tosaden Kotsu Dentetsu Terminal Building
• Take a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Harimayabashi," and walk for about 4 minutes
• 17:30–23:30; Sundays and holidays 17:00–22:30
• Mondays, 2nd and 4th Sundays *Open if it is the day before a holiday
• 088-803-7900
• None

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Tosa Ryori Tsukasa Kochi Main Store

Dine on carefully selected, high-quality bonito at a long-established restaurant representing Kochi.

Founded in 1917 (Taisho 6), this long-established Japanese restaurant carries on the traditions of Tosa cuisine. Having featured bonito dishes as its signature menu since opening, it enjoys strong support from discerning locals.
The bonito used in the dishes is carefully selected from fresh, pole-caught fish, focusing on those weighing 2.5kg to 3.5kg with excellent meat quality and fat content. In addition to "Seared Bonito (Tataki)," they offer "Bonito Sashimi" to enjoy the natural flavor of the fish, and "Bonito Silver-Skin Sashimi" where you can enjoy the crunchy texture of the skin. The "Japanese-style Tataki Set Meal," available only at lunch, is also recommended for its reasonable price.

Discover the diverse deliciousness of bonito.

Beyond the classic bonito dishes, they offer a wide variety of ways to enjoy bonito, such as "Salt-Grilled Bonito Haranbo" (rare belly meat, with only one piece available per fish), "Bonito Croquettes" that are juicy with the flavor of the fish, and refreshing "Bonito Chazuke."

The five-story building has a dignified atmosphere with a Japanese aesthetic. With various seating styles, including table seats and private rooms that can accommodate two or more people, both solo diners and families can relax and savor Tosa cuisine.

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At "Hirome Market," a gourmet spot that Kochi is proud of, you will find the affiliated restaurant "Tsukasa Shokudo." It is popular because you can easily enjoy the flavors of a long-established restaurant, centered on bonito dishes, within the casual atmosphere of Hirome Market.

Tosa Ryori Tsukasa Kochi Main Store

• 1-2-15 Harimaya-cho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 12-minute walk from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 1-minute walk from Tosaden Kotsu Harimayabashi Station
• Take a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Kita-Harimayabashi," and walk for about 3 minutes
• 12:00–15:00 (L.O. 14:30), 17:00–21:30 (L.O. 20:30)
  *Lunch on Sundays and holidays starts at 11:30
• Irregular holidays
• 088-873-4351
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Yairo-tei

A popular shop in Hirome Market that is uncompromising about the quality of its bonito.

A famous katsuo no tataki (seared bonito) restaurant that opened in 1998 (Heisei 10) at the same time as the Kochi food theme park, Hirome Market. Given its location in Hirome Market, it is visited by many people from outside the prefecture, but I hear that many local regulars also consider it the place to go when they want to eat bonito.

The secret to the restaurant's popularity is the freshness and fat content of the bonito. The katsuo no tataki, made with raw bonito, has a moist texture and is packed with umami. The most popular dish, 'shio-tataki' (salt-seared bonito), features salt that brings out the natural flavor of the bonito, while the gentle, fragrant aroma of straw-searing whets the appetite.

They are so dedicated that they may even close the shop on days when good bonito is not available.

As the message posted at the storefront, 'We personally think our tataki is the most delicious in Kochi,' suggests, Yairo-tei shows extraordinary passion for the quality of its bonito. They are so particular that they will sometimes close the shop on days when they cannot source good bonito. It is also a great idea to pair such bonito dishes with local Kochi sake. There is also ramen made with 'Tosa Hachikin Jidori' chicken and Kochi vegetables, which is perfect for finishing off your meal and will leave you feeling satisfied. If you visit Hirome Market, this is one place you should visit without hesitation.

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Hirome Market is always bustling with many people, and the shared tables are often full. If you want to enjoy your meal at a leisurely pace, we recommend visiting right after opening in the morning or during the afternoon hours between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, when it is relatively less crowded.

Yairo-tei

• 2-3-1 Obiyamachi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 8 minutes by car from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 3 minutes on foot from Tosaden Kotsu Ohashidori Station
• Take a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Ohashidori," and walk for about 3 minutes
• 10:00–L.O. 21:30, Sundays 9:00–L.O. 21:00
• Follows Hirome Market hours
• 088-871-3434
• Paid parking available (Hirome Market)

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Fujinoya

The straw-grilling performance is also an essential part of the deliciousness.

Fresh fish, just landed, is shipped directly from the fishing port. We serve Japanese cuisine using seasonal seafood caught in nearby waters.
Among these, our 'katsuo no tataki' made with raw bonito is our signature dish. We sear it dynamically using straw right in front of the counter seats. When you take a bite, a fragrant aroma wafts through, and the slightly warm meat has a melt-in-your-mouth texture, packed with umami. It is available in two types, with sauce or salt, and those who want to try both can order a half-and-half platter.
We also offer dishes like 'shuto' (salted bonito innards) and 'katsuo no haranbo shioyaki' (grilled salted bonito belly). We have a selection of dishes that are irresistible for sake lovers.

Enjoy it with local sake, and the flavor is on a whole different level.

In addition to bonito dishes, we offer classic local specialties such as "deep-fried moray eel" and "Shimanto River green laver tempura," as well as Japanese-style menu items featuring Kochi's branded meats like "Tosa Aka beef" and "Shimanto pork." To ensure you enjoy Tosa cuisine even more, we have sourced fine sake from all over Kochi Prefecture to pair with your meal. We also carry rare brands that are seldom found in other restaurants.

The restaurant features counter seating, table seating, and tatami rooms, as well as private rooms that can accommodate two or more people. Why not indulge in the gourmet food and fine sake that Kochi is proud of in a relaxed atmosphere?

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In addition to à la carte dishes, they also offer course meals packed with the charm of Tosa cuisine, starting with bonito tataki. If you want to enjoy a variety of Kochi specialties but are not sure what to choose, we recommend the course meal.

Fujinoya

• 4-5 Nijudaicho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 10-minute walk from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 3-minute drive from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 4-minute walk from Tosaden Kotsu Hasuike-machi-dori Station
• Take a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Hasuike-machi-dori," and walk for approx. 5 minutes
• 17:30–23:30 (L.O. 23:00)
• Mondays
• 088-879-3737
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Jimi-Sosai Tachibana

The chef's careful preparation brings out the deliciousness of the ingredients.

A popular izakaya always bustling with local regulars. You can enjoy a variety of fish dishes, including bonito, and elaborate seasonal cuisine prepared by the owner, who honed his skills at a sushi restaurant in Kyoto.

The menu is essentially all daily specials, as it is decided based on the condition of the ingredients that day. We recommend the "assorted sashimi" featuring fresh seasonal fish caught in nearby waters. Aside from the seared bonito, the selection changes daily; on the day of our visit, it included splendid alfonsino, bigfin reef squid, largehead hairtail, and horse mackerel. Each fish is carefully prepared—whether seared or aged—allowing you to enjoy the best flavors of the season.

Enjoy the gourmet food and fine sake of Kochi in a relaxed atmosphere.

Beyond sashimi, the menu features a variety of Japanese dishes that make the most of Kochi's seasonal ingredients, focusing on seafood, including grilled, deep-fried, and nigiri sushi items. We also have a rich selection of local sake, and the owner, who is a certified "Tosa Sake Advisor," can suggest drinks that pair perfectly with bonito. Local sake pairs exceptionally well with local ingredients.

The interior has a calm, intimate atmosphere reminiscent of a small kappo restaurant. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy their meal and drinks at a leisurely pace. With a prior phone reservation, we can prepare two or three chef's choice seasonal dishes, and if you are lucky, you might even get to taste wild eel from the Shimanto River. This is highly appreciated by visitors from outside the prefecture and first-time guests.

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It is known locally as a high-level izakaya, frequented even by food connoisseurs. If you want to ensure a reservation, we recommend booking well in advance, such as one month ahead.

Jimi-Sosai Tachibana

• 2-3-8 Harimaya-cho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture MAP
• Approx. 9-minute walk from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 3-minute drive from JR Kochi Station
  Approx. 1-minute walk from Tosaden Kotsu Hasuike-machi-dori Station
• Take a local bus from JR Kochi Station, get off at "Hasuike-machi-dori," and walk for approx. 2 minutes
• 18:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:00)
• Sundays and two other irregular days off per month
• 088-884-5884
• None