A Tour of Shiogama's Sasa-kamaboko Shops

Shiogama City, which flourished as a temple town centered around Shiogama Shrine, is home to many long-established sasa-kamaboko shops. It's popular to taste and compare the freshly grilled sasa-kamaboko at each shop, enjoying the subtle differences in flavor from store to store. Creative varieties are also available, including cheese-filled and shiso-infused versions. Strolling through the town while savoring piping hot, freshly grilled sasa-kamaboko is a luxury unique to Shiogama.