Shimonoseki Fugu Cuisine
下関市唐戸町, Yamaguchi
Experience supreme fugu sashimi and fugu hotpot at Shimonoseki, the birthplace of fugu. Locally known as 'fuku'.
Shimonoseki is the birthplace of fugu, boasting Japan's highest volume of fugu handling. Locals auspiciously call it 'fuku'. Numerous fugu restaurants line the area around Karato Market, where you can enjoy a variety of dishes—thinly sliced fugu sashimi (tessa), fugu hotpot (tetchi), fried fugu, and more. During the winter season, gourmet guests from across Japan visit to savor a fugu full course paired with fin sake, a moment of pure bliss. At Karato Market, you can also enjoy affordable fugu sushi.
Access
7 minutes by bus from JR Shimonoseki Station, get off at Karato
Hours
11:00〜22:00（店舗により異なる）
Budget
5,000〜15,000円
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