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Kesennuma's "bonito" is
Celebrating 350 years since the introduction of reservoir fishing
It has been the number one city in Japan for fresh catch volume for 28 consecutive years.
We offer dishes and products using bonito.
Eat and enjoy!
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Come experience the charm of Kesennuma's proud bonito!
Date
September 2025nd (Friday) to September 8th (Friday), 1

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Bonito menu
Kesennuma boasts the number one fresh bonito catch in Japan for 28 consecutive years.
You can enjoy different flavors that change with the seasons, from the "returning bonito" which gradually gains more fat and is at its peak in autumn.

Pickled bonito rice bowl
1,850Yen(tax included)
This is a specialty of Hamanoya, made by marinating bonito in a special sauce made by the chef. Thinly sliced onions and shredded yam go well with the bonito, allowing you to enjoy its delicious flavor.
Seasonal Cuisine Restaurant Hamanoie
TEL 0226-23-7249
Business11: 00-14: 00 (LO13: 30)
17: 30-21: 00 (LO20: 00)  RestMonday
Katsu kneaded sushi
1,870Yen(tax included)
Bonito marinated in a special garlic soy sauce-based sauce is served on top of vinegared rice. It is served with myoga, green onions, shiso leaves, and plenty of other condiments. The garlic adds a nice accent, making it a very energizing dish.
Hoshioka Gizantei
TEL 0226-24-8810
BusinessLunch: 11:30-14:00 (last orders 13:30)
Evening: 17:00-21:00 (last orders 20:00)  RestMonday
Bonito seasoning
1,650Yen(tax included)
This bonito condiment is topped with plenty of chives, myoga, ginger, shiso leaves, sesame seeds, etc. and served with homemade ponzu sauce.
Miyato
TEL 0226-22-0825
Business17: 00 to 22: 30 (LO21: 30)  RestSunday
Kameyomaru Bonito Tasting Set
1,580Yen(tax included)
This highly satisfying menu allows you to enjoy seared bonito caught by the long-distance bonito line-fishing boat "Kameyomaru" marinated in salt koji and marinated in sweet soy sauce from Makurazaki, Kagoshima Prefecture, all at once!
Kitakatsu Maguroya Uminoichi Branch
TEL 0226-25-8816
Business11:00 ~ 14:30  RestKesennuma "Sea Market" closed days
Salted bonito (comes with 2 "bonito stars")
1,100Yen(tax included)
We use bonito landed at Kesennuma Port and finish it with domestic sun-dried salt.
Seafood restaurant Ajikura
TEL 0226-23-3996
Business17:00~22:00  RestSunday
Bonito sashimi set meal (sashimi of the day set meal)
1,300Yen(tax included)
A set meal of bonito sashimi caught at Kesennuma Port. Enjoy with the sweet soy sauce recommended by a bonito line fisherman from Miyazaki Prefecture!
Tsurukame no Yu and Tsurukame Restaurant
TEL 0226-25-8834
Business7:00 ~ 13:00  RestNone
Dried bonito pasta with tuna roe
1,350Yen(tax included)
Seasoned with salt and pepper, topped with simmered tuna eggs. It also goes well with Tabasco, so you can enjoy the change in flavor.
Kitchen Space Yumenoya
TEL 0226-24-1721
BusinessLunch: 10:00-17:00 (last order 16:30)
Evening: 17:00-22:00 *Closed at 16:30 on Wednesdays  RestEvery Monday, Tuesday, and the day after a holiday
Kameyomaru's three-color bonito rice bowl and rare cutlet set
1,650Yen(tax included)
This is a great value menu where you can enjoy lean bonito, seared bonito, negitoro, and rare cutlet all at once, all caught by the long-distance bonito line-fishing boat "Kameyomaru"!
Kitakatsu Maguroya Tanakamae Store
TEL 0226-24-7010
Business昼〉11:00~14:00、〈夜〉17:30~21:00(L.O.20:30)  RestIrregular holidays
Bonito sushi
Consistency 400Yen(tax included)
Seared bonito is famous, but if you visit Kesennuma, we recommend you try it as sashimi or sushi!
Yuzushi Bypass Store
TEL 0226-22-2263
BusinessLunch: 11:30-14:00 (last order 13:30)
Evening: 17:00-21:30 (last orders 21:00)  RestIrregular holidays
Bonito and cheese carbonara style
Single item: 1,050Yen Hot/Ice coffee with mini salad: 1,400Yen(tax included)
This is a collaboration dish with Maruyama Co., Ltd., the only company in Kesennuma that continues to produce bonito flakes. Salad bonito is used instead of bacon to bring out the aroma of the bonito flakes.
Cafe Espoir
TEL 0226-24-4180
BusinessTue-Fri 10:00-18:00
Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-16:00  RestMondays, public holidays, and the fourth Thursday of every month
Bonito sushi
220 eachYen(tax included)
Please enjoy Kesennuma's proud bonito in sushi!
Ichiba Sushi
TEL 0226-25-7868
Business10: 00 to 20: 00 (LO19: 30)  RestKesennuma "Sea Market" closed days
Bonito carpaccio (with green shiso flavor)
880Yen(tax included)
Freshly seared bonito from Kesennuma. Enjoy with a green shiso dressing.
Sushi place endo
TEL 0226-42-3351
BusinessLunch: 11:00-14:00
Evening: 16:30-21:00 (last orders 20:30)  RestTuesday (or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday)
Cold ramen with Kesennuma bonito broth
1,200Yen(tax included)
This cold ramen is made with bonito flakes and chicken stock from Kesennuma. It is topped with dried bonito flakes from Kesennuma. We also recommend adding five-year-old pickled plums or rice to the leftover soup to make a cold soup!
Ramen Flame
TEL 0226-22-1266
BusinessLunch: 11:00-15:00 (last order 14:45)
Dinner: 17:30-20:00 (last order 19:45) *Ends when soup runs out  RestThursday
Bonito sashimi set meal
1,500Yen(tax included)
This is a sashimi set meal featuring bonito caught at Kesennuma Port.
Otani Coast Roadside Station Restaurant Umikoko
TEL 0226-44-3180
Business10:00 AM – 17:00 PM (L.O. 16:30 PM)  RestNew Year's holiday (12/31 to 1/2)
Pickled bonito rice bowl
Market price
A bowl of rice topped with plenty of bonito caught at Kesennuma Port. Made with a secret sauce, this is a masterpiece that brings out the best in the bonito.
Four Seasons, Shining Moon
TEL 0226-25-8166
BusinessLunch: 11:00-13:30
Evening: 17:00-22:00 (last orders 21:30)
*Only lunchtime on Sundays  RestThursday
Rare bonito tempura bowl
1,650Yen(tax included)
Freshness is key! The finest raw bonito is luxuriously deep-fried, rare inside, with a fragrant batter and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
Japanese Restaurant Kaishu (Plaza Hotel)
TEL 0226-23-1313
Business11: 30 to 14: 00 (LO13: 30)  RestOpen everyday * Advance reservations required for evenings
Rare bonito tempura bowl
1,650Yen(tax included)
Freshness is key! The finest raw bonito is luxuriously deep-fried, rare inside, with a fragrant batter and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
Japanese Restaurant Udon (Sunmarine Kesennuma Hotel Kanyo)
TEL 0226-24-1200
Business11: 30 to 14: 00 (LO13: 30)  RestOpen everyday * Advance reservations required for evenings
Bonito sashimi
1,000circle~(tax included)
*The photo shows a portion for two people. Kesennuma's exceptionally fresh bonito is best enjoyed as sashimi!
Odazuma kid
TEL 0226-24-0205
Business17: 00 to 23: 00 (LO22: 00)  RestSunday
Bonito Nasi Lawal
1,000Yen(tax included)
Nasi Lawar is a spicy dish made by mixing meat and vegetables with coconut and spices (lawar), using bonito instead of meat, and serving it with rice (nasi).
Warung Mahal
TEL 050-3573-4248
BusinessLunch: 11:00-14:00 (last order 13:30)
Evening: 17:00-21:00 (last orders 20:30)  RestTuesday
Mini marinated bonito tataki rice bowl and rare bonito cutlet set meal
1,980Yen(tax included)
This set meal includes a bowl of seared bonito marinated in our homemade sauce and rare deep-fried bonito served with our special ponzu sauce and grated daikon radish.
Rias Kitchen
TEL 0226-24-7020
Business10: 00 to 20: 00 (LO19: 30)  RestKesennuma "Sea Market" closed days
Seasonal bonito rice bowl
1,870Yen(tax included)
This lunchtime menu includes three types of bonito rice bowls: salted, marinated, and raw.
Sushi restaurant Omasa
TEL 0226-23-1331
BusinessLunch: 11:30-14:00
Evening: 17:00-21:00  RestIrregular holidays
Bonito Carpaccio
1,000Yen(tax included)
Enjoy fresh bonito carpaccio with our homemade sauce.
Kamaage Udon Danpei
TEL 0226-25-8817
BusinessLunch: 11:00-14:00
Evening: 17:00-21:00  RestTuesday
Bonito set meal
1,650Yen(tax included)
This set meal includes five pieces of fresh bonito, as well as local sashimi such as tuna and white fish.
Minatomachi Restaurant Sen
TEL 0226-29-6231
Business10: 00 ~ 20: 00 (LO19: 30)  RestIrregular holidays
Bonito sashimi
1,300Yen(tax included)
Fresh bonito sashimi. Enjoy the rich flavor and firm texture.
Asahi Sushi Main Branch
TEL 0226-23-2566
BusinessLunch: 11:00 - 14:30
<Night> 16:00 - 21:30 (LO 21:00)  RestIrregular holidays

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Bonito goods
Bonito is used as a motif and ingredient
Food and merchandise also on sale!

Bonito goods
800~3,800Yen(tax included)
We carry a wide variety of original handmade goods, including pocket tissue case pouches, mini pen cases, smartphone stands, pouches, glasses cases, T-shirts, tote bags, and more!
YAMAUCHI
TEL 0226-23-3365
Business10:00 ~ 18:30
RestNone
Grandma Toki's Homemade Simmered Bonito Kakuni
Grandma Toki's Homemade Simmered Bonito Kakuni
400Yen(tax included)
This is a masterpiece from Kesennuma Multi Murakami Shoten's handmade home cooking series!
Sugatoyo Liquor Store
TEL 0226-24-1111
BusinessMon-Sat 9:00-19:00 (Sun) 9:00-18:00
RestThursday
Fresh bonito
Fresh bonito
Market price(tax included)
You can purchase a whole bonito caught at Kesennuma Port!
Abecho Shoten Sea Market
TEL 0226-24-7030
Business8:00 ~ 17:30
RestSea Market Closed Days
Seared bonito
Seared bonito
Sold by weight(tax included)
Extremely fresh bonito caught at Kesennuma Port is savory and seared.
Kesennuma Fish Market
TEL 0226-29-6233
Business8:00 ~ 17:30
RestOpen all year round
Bonito heart
Bonito heart
400Yen(tax included)
Homemade tsukudani made with bonito hearts simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. A delicacy unique to Kesennuma. Goes well with sake.
Green Island Oshima
TEL 0226-28-2012
Business9:00~17:00
RestNew Year's Holiday

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