Enjoy Local Dishes in Numazu Port to Your Heart's Content

"Anime"- A word used in English to refer to Japanese animation that is used by fans all around the world.

There is a city that is gaining a lot of attention recently because of a certain "anime."

The city is, "Numazu."

"Numazu" is a city located in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a renowned fishing port where you can enjoy fresh and unique seafood, as it faces Suruga Bay, the deepest bay in Japan.

Numazu City instantly become famous in the summer of 2016 when an anime called "Love Live! Sunshine!!" was premiered on TV. The anime is about a school idol group, "Aqours" that tries to become save the school from closing. 

Let me now show you must-go places at "Numazu Port" so you can enjoy this little gem in Shizuoka Prefecture. 

The best thing about Numazu Port is fresh seafood. Although there are about 70 stores that offers seafood at the port, we all know that you need to start with sushi. 

"Ikeikemaru" is a conveyor belt sushi store that serves the freshest seafood at a reasonable price. It has been serving the highest quality seafood in Numazu for over 80 years. 

"Tencho Ichioshi Gokan Nigiri" (The manager's top 5 sushi) ¥710 (does not include tax)

One of the best sets you can have at "Ikeikemaru" is this "Tencho Ichioshi Gokan Nigiri."

It includes five pieces of sushi that reflects the seasons' best.

Savor the sweet taste of raw sakura shrimp, refreshing and slight bitter taste of raw shirasu, and seasonal local fishes. It is a set with a great deal that offers the treasures Suruga Bay offers. 

Not a fan of raw seafood or sushi? Try this aji furai (fried horse mackerel).

Aji furai is a favorite snack of Shizuokans along with "kurohanpen furai," which is made by frying black hanpen made with small fishes like sardines. 

This comfort food can be seen at most stores at Numazu Port. 

The crispy crust, the fresh horse mackerel, and huge size that looks as though it's swimming on the plate makes this snack special. 

Pour Japanese style "soosu" (sauce) and have a bite.

One bite into the crispy crust, and the flavor of the moist horse mackerel spreads into your mouth.

There is a great view of  the ocean and the "Water Gate and Observatory of Numazu Port, Byuo." It's great to have a peaceful place to just relax and enjoy the view.

It's fun to look around other stores at the port that sell local goodies, like green tea ice cream and shrimp crackers. 

There are panels and posters of "Love Live! Sunshine!!" all around the port. There are a lot of fans who will come here just to visit the "holy land" of the anime. 

Come and stop by Numazu during your next visit to Shizuoka!

Enjoy the treasures Suruga Bay provides, the serene and blue ocean, and local dishes.

Ikeikemaru

Business Hours: 11:00-22:00

No holidays

Website: http://www.asadore-ikeikemaru.com/index.html

Numazu Port

Website: http://numazuminato.com