Pick your favorite seafood and enjoy it to your heart's content in Hokkaido.

When talking about Hokkaido, you can't miss its sweet and succulent seafood. Especially in the cold winter, it’s the perfect time to head north and indulge in delicious food. The Kushiro and Asahikawa areas in eastern Hokkaido are must-visits for foodies wanting to taste 100% authentic, naturally rich seafood. Savoring each bite of the original flavors makes the happy moments of your trip feel even more heartwarming.

Hokkaido in Japan has many mouthwatering seafood dishes. In addition to prepared set meals at restaurants, there’s also the “Katte N<”是另一种创意饮食乐趣，钏路市的和商市场就提供这项诱人的选菜拼盘服务。所谓的“胜手”，就是可以自由选取的意思，造访和商市场的游客，都可以向任何商店购买一碗白饭，然后手持白饭穿梭在各个海鲜店家中选取生鱼片、海胆、甜虾、蟹脚、生干贝、扇贝、鱼卵等食材，在老板的巧手装盘下，选个角落大口享用、直呼过瘾。

With a history of over 50 years, Wakasō Market is the third-largest traditional market in Hokkaido, following Sapporo’s Nijo Market and Hakodate’s Morning Market. Thanks to its abundant seafood supply, walking into Wakasō Market, you’re greeted by the vibrant sight of bright red king crabs, scallops, sea urchins, and fresh, juicy sea bream. There are also plenty of other seasonal seafood, plus an array of other local ingredients, making this a true paradise for seafood lovers. This is where you can savor the freshest and most luxurious seafood. The prices of seafood here are very reasonable — a set of around 5–6 ingredients typically costs just over 1,500 yen. So, if you’re looking to enjoy a wide variety of premium seafood without spending too much, this is the place.<莫属！

Besides eating seafood raw, people in Kushiro also love grilling it. The famous “Robatayaki” involves placing fresh seafood on a wire rack, sprinkling it with salt or brushing it with a special sauce, then slowly grilling it over a charcoal fire. The result is hot, smoky seafood that melts in your mouth — an experience that’s simply intoxicating. Robatayaki includes a wide range of fish, shellfish, crabs, oysters, crucian carp, red snapper, sand lance, and even sea snails, as well as black pork skewers. Thanks to the expert grilling, every dish is crispy on the outside, fully showcasing the luxurious texture and rich flavor of the seafood.

If you want to try robatayaki, aside from street stalls at festivals, there are many robatayaki specialty restaurants in Kushiro. These let you comfortably sit at tables equipped with grills and enjoy the fun of grilling your own food. With a table full of delicious, varied seafood, no one can help but feel truly blessed.

Wakasō Market
Transportation: A 3-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station
Address: 13-25 Kuroganecho, Kushiro City
Hours: 08:00–18:00

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