Kakigoya – Oyster Huts
The coastline of Itoshima is dotted with small fishing ports. At some of these, you might see 50-meter-long structures similar to those used to grow vegetables and flowers on farmland. These are kakigoya (oyster huts), where, from October to late March, Fukuoka locals gather to barbecue fresh oysters and other seafood. Because the outer shells of the structures are made of vinyl or similar synthetic materials the huts are also referred to as “Vinyl Houses” – but we’ll stick with the term kakigoya.
This year, Fukuoka Now has gathered information on 25 kakigoya to choose from! This year, some of the huts will open as early as October 8, 2022. But not all, so check details before you head out. Please check back here in the coming weeks as we continue to update this guide for 2022-23.
The Fukuoka Now Oyster Hut Guide uses information directly confirmed with the open oyster huts in the fishing ports on the Itoshima Peninsula.
How do they work?
The kakigoya are mostly run by small, family-owned fisheries or local restaurants, and their simple and casual atmosphere accounts for much of their charm and appeal. Most have rows of low tables and are outfitted with charcoal or gas-fueled barbecues. We prefer the charcoal barbecues as they give a more rustic experience!
Each hut accommodates between 30 and 300 persons. There’s usually a reception counter and fish tanks close to the entrance. At the reception, put your name on a list to get a table and pick up all the necessities: cotton gloves, tongs, shucking knives, sauces and, of course, trays of fresh oysters. Most huts also offer other seafood and simple side dishes. Menus and prices can be found outside the kakigoya and posted inside on the walls.
On weekends, kakigoya can be very busy and there are often lines to get in. Go early (before 11:00) and line up or, even better, go on a weekday to beat the crowds. Some huts allow you to bring in food and drinks but each hut has different rules. Please confirm before doing so! Some patrons bring in their own sauces, some even bring bottles of wine – but remember to ask in advance.
It’s pretty much all self-serve and you barbecue everything yourself. There are some tricks to learn, such as which side of the oyster to put on the grill first (flat side up) and how long to wait before rotating the shells. The friendly staff are happy to demonstrate. When cooked, the oysters should pop open from the heat. To eat, use the supplied knives to pry them open and detach the oyster from the shell.
Apply your favorite sauce or seasoning as desired and enjoy your beautifully cooked oyster!
Prices and Policies
Oyster prices change depending upon the volume harvested. Currently, oysters are priced at ¥1,000/kg at all huts.
Table charge: There’s normally a ¥300 table charge for the use of charcoal or gas (regardless of how many people are sitting at a single table). Large groups using more than one table will have to pay a fee for each table used.
Grilling other foods: most huts offer other seafood for grilling, which you can buy and grill. However, some huts allow customers to bring extra foods, sauces and even drinks. This generosity should not be abused, nor should you grill any food not purchased from the hut. ALWAYS clarify such points before you sit at your table.
Hints & Tips!
• It can get smoky inside the huts. Keep that in mind when deciding what to wear!
• When the oysters pop open, they sometimes squirt seawater, which can be hot and stain clothes. Some huts provide windbreakers for protection.
• Bring wet tissues for easy clean ups.
• The huts close their doors when they run out of oysters, which could be as early as mid-afternoon on a busy day.
• Most huts have temporary toilet facilities. Adequate, but not special, and most likely not wheelchair-friendly.
• Oysters are available for take out. Bring a suitable bag or cooler. Share with friends back home!
• Most huts have a 1.5-hr maximum seating time.
• There is always plenty of free parking.
• If you go by taxi, consider asking the driver for their suggestions on where to go.
• If you go by car, be sure NOT to drink and drive.
Location
There are several ports in Itoshima where kakigoya can be found. Here are some of the main ones in Itoshima – plus Karatomari, which is located within the Fukuoka City boundaries on the way to Itoshima on Route 54 and Route 202.
Area #1 Kishi (岐志)
Address (J): 福岡県糸島市志摩岐志
Address (E): Shima-kishi, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
The oyster huts at Kishi Fishing Port were entirely rebuilt in 2019 and the parking was paved too, so access is even more convenient.
Number of huts: 11
Area #2 Funakoshi (船越漁港)
Address (J): 福岡県糸島市志摩船越103
Address (E): 103 Shima Funakoshi, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
Number of huts: 7
Area #3 Kafuri (加布里漁港)
Address (J): 福岡県糸島市加布里1105-6
Address (E): 1105-6 Kafuri, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
Number of huts: 2
Area #4 Fukuyoshi (福吉漁港)
Address (J): 福岡県糸島市二丈福井6067-7
Address (E): 6067-7 Fukui, Nijo, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
Number of huts: 4
Area #5 Karatomari (唐泊)
Address (J): 福岡市西区小田池ノ浦 海づり公園内
Address (E): Umizuri Park, Ikenoura, Kota, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
Number of huts: 1
Access
By car (from Fukuoka)
Exit the Maebaru Interchange of the Fukuoka Maebaru Doro, Nishikyushu Expressway. From there it’s about a 15~20-minute drive to Kafuri, Funakoshi and Kishi. Fukuyoshi is a bit further and will take about 30 minutes. To get to Karatomari, it’s best to stay on Route 54 and hug Hakata Bay. It’s about 15 minutes from the Imajuku Intersection.
By train (from Fukuoka)
For Kafuri, Funakoshi and Kishi, the closest train station is Chikuzen-Maebaru on the JR Chikuhi line, which connects directly with Fukuoka City Subway Line #1 (Kuko Line). It takes about 30 minutes from Tenjin. Use the North exit of the station, and if you are going to Kafuri, Funakoshi or Kishi, take a taxi. It will take about 15~20 minutes by taxi. To reach Fukuyoshi, get off at Fukuyoshi Station.
• Showa Taxi: 092-322-2234 or 0120-408-365
• Worker’s Corp Taxi: 0120-848-660
• Nishinihon Taxi: 092-322-2233
If you are going to Fukuyoshi, get off the train at Fukuyoshi Station. From there, it is approximately 10 minutes on foot to the huts.
Kishi（岐志）
Mirukugaki Toyohisa-maru / 豊久丸
Toyohisa-maru proudly serves its very own oyster brand, “Mirukugaki.” The rich and creamy Mirukugaki oysters are not only delicious but also said to be nutritious, too, and only available at Toyohisa-maru! Local Itoshima condiments such as “Mataichi no Shio” artesian salt from Genkai Seawater and naturally brewed soy sauce from the long-standing Itoshima brand Kitai Shoyu go perfectly with these oysters.
• Period: 10/8 (Sat.) ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (last in 16:00 or until sold out)
• Closed: 12/31, 1/1
• Capacity: 160 people (20 tables)
• Capacity for 2021-22 season: (with social distancing): 92 people (approx. 20 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Rice, drinks (items brought in cannot be grilled on the hibachi)
• Credit cards: Accepted
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Charcoal charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-1975-2915
• http://toyohisamaru.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/toyohisamaru/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Flavored oysters ¥660, supersized fried oysters (3 pcs.) ¥858, Mirukugaki ajillo (incl. baguette) ¥968, maguro steak ¥858, Itoshima Homemade Ham sausage ¥385, oyster cheese risotto ¥418
• All-you-can-drink: alcohol ¥1,100~, soft drink ¥385
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Noburin / のぶりん
The yellow-colored entrance makes this hut easy to spot! Those who aren’t keen on oysters can enjoy other items such as scallops, crab and sausages. A special set for ¥2,000 course (excl.. charcoal) includes 500 g of oysters, crab gratin x1, scallop x1, sazae x1, and oyster rice. The ¥2,500 course (excl. charcoal) includes 800 g of oysters, scallop x1, sazae x1, shrimp x1, 1/2 squid, and a bowl of oyster rice. New menu items this year include kaisen-don (seafood rice bowl) with squid, shrimp and negitoro (¥770, shrimp sashimi and octopus sashimi (¥550 each).
• Period: 10/8 (Sat.). ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: Weekdays 10:00~16:00, weekends 9:00~ (Last in 15:00, L.O 16:00 or until sold out)
• Closed: Fri., New years (12/31, 1/1)
• Capacity: 80 people (21 tables)
• Capacity for 2022-23 season: (with social distancing): 60 people (approx. 20 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (weekdays only, by PC, smartphone, & phone)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and condiments (items brought in cannot be grilled on the hibachi, and you must take any trash home)
• Credit cards: Not accepted *PayPay accepted
• Foreign language menu: English, Korean, Chinese
• Charcoal charge ¥550
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-7383-9558
• http://kakinonoburin.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/kakinonoburins/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster stew ¥440, anago rice bowl ¥660, Itoshima red sea bream ochazuke ¥770, shrimp sashimi ¥550, seafood rice bowl ¥770, octopus sashimi
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Ebisu-maru / 恵比須丸
They have ebisu-gunkan (oysters on top of a sushi gunkan roll)! Located on the left end of Kishi Fishing port. Their trademark is their yellow green jackets which you can wear while enjoying your oysters. Their recommended menu is the Ebisu-maru set (incl. 1 kg of oysters, sazae x1, prawn x1, noble scallop x1, oyster soup and oyster rice).
• Period: 10/15 (Sat.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (or until sold out)
• Closed: Irregular, 12/31~1/2
• Capacity: 100 people (20 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice, condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Charcoal charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 092-332-0763
• https://www.instagram.com/ebisumarugogo/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Ebisu-maru set ¥2,200 (charcoal charge incl.), Ebisu-gunkan (1 pc.) ¥220, fried oyster ¥770, oyster soup ¥170, seafood bowl ¥780~ *charcoal charge ¥300
Fuji-maru / 冨士丸
One thing’s for sure, you won’t find menu items such as oyster cheese fondue, oyster gratin, oyster pizza and more! There are three menu courses to choose from. All offering lots of oysters, scallops, hamaguri clams and various food items (¥1,800~8,000 incl. charcoal charge). Ideal for children are French fries (¥350) and corn dog (¥200). New menu items this year are seafood spicy hot pot (¥850) and white radish and tsumire (meat balls) hot pot (¥650), both filled with oysters and the day’s recommended seafood, and oyster dumplings (¥550).
• Period: Oct 15, (Sat.) 2022. ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (L.O. 16:00)
• Closed: Irregular, 12/31, 1/1
• Capacity: approx. 100 people (20 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (weekdays only, by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted *PayPay accepted
• Foreign language menu: English, Korean
• Tel.: 080-5249-3824
• Charcoal charge ¥350
• Free use of jumpers
• http://www.kaki-fujimaru.jp/
• https://www.instagram.com/kishi.fujimaru/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster cheese fondue ¥250, oyster gratin ¥400, oyster pizza ¥850, oyster risotto ¥450, oyster and mushroom miso hot pot ¥650
Nakamiya-maru / 中宮丸
We recommend the garlic-flavored oyster chahan (fried rice, ¥480) as seen from their huge billboard sign. You can also choose from nine different toppings, including cheese, basil sauce, tartar sauce and many more. (each ¥100)
• Period: 10/15 (Sat.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: Weekdays 10:00~16:00, weekends 9:00~17:00 (L.I.: 1 hour before closing time)
• Closed: Tue., New Year’s period (12/31 ~ about 1 week)
• Capacity: approx 160 people (27 tables)
• Capacity for 2022-23 season: (with social distancing): approx 110 people (approx. 24 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (weekdays only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice, side dishes, condiments (items brought in cannot be grilled on the hibachi)
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: None.
• Charcoal charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-7450-6009
• http://nakamiyamaru.net/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster chahan (fried rice) ¥480, dried horse mackerel ¥600, pufferfish ¥150, oyster porridge ¥480, hamaguri ¥130, salmon ¥300, grilled hamaguri with butter ¥1,100
Daiei-maru / 大栄丸
Owned by a squid fisherman, Daiei-maru boasts of delicious squid in addition to oysters. Their menus include photos for easy ordering. Top your oysters with free condiments such as lemon, grated daikon with chili pepper and more (extra fee for cheese). New on the menu this year is large-size squid.
• Period: Oct. 22, 2022 ~ mid-Apr. 2023
• Time: 10:00~16:00
• Closed: Thu. *call to confirm schedule for New Year’s (open ~12/30)
• Capacity: 160 people (28 tables)
• Capacity for 2021-22 season: (with social distancing): 100 people (approx. 22 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted
• Foreign language menu: English
• Gas charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-4588-7068
• http://tabelog.com/en/fukuoka/A4009/A400901/40020894/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster rice bowl ¥450, oyster grilled with miso and mayo (3pcs.) ¥300, oyster rice ¥250, fried oysters (6~7 pcs.) ¥650, oyster gratin ¥400, squid sashimi (¥400), kamasu with sesame and soy sauce (¥300).
Tokuei-maru / 徳栄丸
English, Korean and Chinese & children’s menus available. This oyster hut appeared in a popular manga comic from Fukuoka. The Gangan-yaki set (¥3,640) is recommended and can be shared between 2~3 people. This year’s highlight is the jumbo shrimp (¥1,980, reservation required), which are almost ten times the size of regular shrimp. Grill them on the grill and enjoy them with gusto!
• Period: Oct. 15 (Sat.), 2022 ~ end of Mar.
• Time: 9:30~16:00 (L.O. 15:30 or until sold out)
• Closed: Irregular, New years
• Capacity: 100 people
• Reservations: Accepted (weekdays and Sat. up to 11:00 only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice, condiments (items brought in cannot be grilled on the hibachi, and you must take any trash home)
• Credit cards: Accepted
• Foreign language menu: English (incl. communication cards for explaining), Chinese, Korean
• Charcoal or Gas charge ¥440
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-4355-5634
• http://tokueimaru.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/tokueimaru1202/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Gangan-yaki set ¥3,640 (incl. 2 kg of oysters, shrimp x2, noble scallop x2, 2 cups of corn, tsukune x2), yokubari set ¥3,900 (incl. 2 kg of oysters, sazae x2, sausages x2, sardines mentai x1, oyster rice x2, bean sprouts with butter), oyster potage ¥330, fried oysters ¥660, oyster spaghetti ¥730
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Daikoku-maru / 大黒丸
They’re proud of their extensive side menu of fresh seafood and recommend kuruma ebi (prawns), or tuna gills to grill alongside your oysters. Free Wi-Fi available!
• Period: 10/29 (Sat) 2022 ~ late Mar.
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (L.I.: 16:00)
• Closed: 1/1 *may also be closed depending on stock of oysters (call to confirm)
• Capacity: 120 people (28 tables)
• Capacity for 2022-23 season: (with social distancing): 100 people (approx. 26 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only), inquiries required for Sat., Sun., hol.
• What you can bring: Drinks and rice (items brought in cannot be grilled on the hibachi, take your trash home)
• Credit cards: Accepted *PayPay, Airpay, and Quickpay also accepted
• Foreign language menu: in preparation
• Gas charge ¥330
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-5931-9893
• http://www.daikokumaru.com/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Dried pufferfish ¥220, grilled onigiri ¥110, oyster rice ¥330, kuruma ebi ¥440, oyster ajillo (incl. baguette) ¥780, oyster porridge ¥660 * Price may change. Check with the shop for details
Nisshinmaru / 日進丸
Located off the main strip of huts, this place has a more relaxed vibe. Many other seafood menu items available. Enjoy natural black awabi for half the price you would pay in Fukuoka City – ¥1,000~/100 g. In good weather, pets are welcome to join guests at the hut’s outside tables. The restaurants have flush toilets (this is an exclusive service) as well as a diaper changing table!
• Period: Oct. 22 (Sat.), 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00
• Closed: Tue., 12/28 ~ 1/5
• Capacity: 40 seats
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Call to confirm
• Credit cards: Not accepted *PayPay accepted
• Foreign language menu: English
• Charcoal charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 080-2757-0306, 092-328-1503
• https://nissinmaru.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/nisshinmaruhitaka/
• Menu (tax incl.): Noble scallop ¥250, natural black awabi ¥1,000~, oyster rice ¥250, scallop ¥200, hamaguri ¥200, crab nail ¥250, grilled anago ¥900, ajillo set ¥500
Kouei-maru / 高栄丸
The menu focuses on local ingredients and domestic natural products, including oysters and fresh seafood caught by fishermen. Their original dish “chanchan yaki” (¥880), grilled vegetables topped with oysters, is also a hit with customers. This year, oyster ”dak galbi”- style (¥770) and grilled oyster infused mountain-yam (¥770) are on the menu.
• Period: 10/29 (Sat.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~16:00
• Closed: Irregular
• Capacity: approx. 100 people (rental: 50 persons ~)
• Capacity for 2022-23 season: (with social distancing): 50 people (approx. 20 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice, condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Charcoal charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-6290-0817
• http://www.skym-koueimaru.jp/
• https://www.instagram.com/koueimaru1/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster rice porridge ¥385, oyster ajillo (incl. baguette) ¥880, nori-wrapped oysters ¥770, oyster rice ¥385, sazae (100 g~) ¥165~, fresh sea urchin (seasonal) ¥605, abalone (100 g~) ¥1,650~
Kyokusei / 旭星
This is an older style oyster hut – very simple, without many side menus. They focus on serving great oysters. Their oyster rice made with “Mori no Megumi” oysters from Shiki, as well as live kuruma ebi are recommended. They also have a special set menu (¥3,000) for two persons which includes 1 kg oysters, sazae x2, scallop x2, butterflied horse mackerel x1, oyster rice x2, sausage x2, tempura x2.
• Period: 11/3 (Thu., hol) ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:30~17:00 (15:30 L.O.)
• Closed: Irregular, New Years
• Capacity: 40 people (10 table)
• Reservations: Accepted
• What you can bring: Drinks and rice
• Credit cards: Not accepted *PayPay accepted
• Foreign language menu: None
• Charcoal charge ¥400
• No jumpers are NOT available (C19 precaution)
• Tel.: 092-328-1734
• http://kyokusei.net
• Side menu (tax incl.): Kuruma ebi ¥800, live sazae ¥200, Hirado tempura (5 pcs.) ¥400
Funakoshi（船越）
Kaki House Shoei / かきハウス正栄
This hut uses gas barbecues instead of charcoal, which is great for grilling your oysters fast! Their menu features no less than 45 locally sourced dishes including an artfully arranged ise-ebi (Japanese lobster). Fill up on potatoes with butter. Menu outside has photos. Free sweets for children. Free coffee available on weekdays too!
• Period: 11/1 (Tue.) 2022 ~ early Apr. 2023
• Time: 9:00~17:00 (16:30 L.O. )
• Closed: Irregular, 1/1
• Capacity: Approx. 200 people (40 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (weekends: for those entering by 11:00 only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, onigiri and condiments
• Credit cards: Accepted
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Gas charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-5724-1717
• http://www.kaki-shoei.com/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Dried pufferfish (2 pcs.) ¥400, ise-ebi (Japanese lobster) sashimi (price varies with market), potatoes with butter ¥300, oyster ajillo ¥650, skewers of grilled octopus ¥750 (2pcs), grilled octopus leg odorigui ¥800
Kaki House Mokkun / かきハウスもっくん
Mokkun is the only oyster hut in Itoshima that not only harvests their own oysters, but they also cultivate them. Children will get free sweets on weekdays.
• Period: 11/1 (Tue.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (until sold out)
• Closed: Irregular
• Capacity: approx. 200 people (37 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (weekdays only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted *PayPay accepted
• Foreign language menu: None
• Gas charge ¥350
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 092-328-1773
• http://www.kakihouse-mokkun.com/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Live kuruma ebi (1 pc.) ¥400~, fan lobster ¥700~, fan lobster sashimi ¥1,000~, fan lobster miso soup ¥700~, seafood bowl ¥1,500, oyster garlic fried rice ¥500, fried oysters ¥600, oyster ajillo ¥800
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Senryu-maru / 千龍丸
A charcoal-fired oyster house directly managed by a fisherman who specializes in sea bream fishing. Menu items include tai-chazuke (sea bream rice with tea), anago (¥1,200), kawahagi (¥1,100) etc. Drinks and rice can be brought in. Go on a weekday and help yourself to free shishamo smelt and coffee!
• Period: 11/1 (Tue.) 2022 ~ early Apr. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (16:30 L.O. )
• Closed: Irregular, 1/1
• Capacity: 198 people (42 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (mornings only on Sat., Sun, hol.)
• What you can bring: Drinks and onigiri
• Credit cards: Not accepted, PayPay accepted
• Foreign language menu: English
• Charcoal charge ¥440
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 092-328-1812
• https://www.senryumaru.com/
• Menu (tax incl.): Fried oysters ¥550, tai-chazuke ¥700, oil-marinated oysters ¥900, fried scallops (4 pcs.) ¥660, fried octopus ¥700
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Maruhachi / マルハチ「引津丸」
Their horse mackerel nanbanzuke (*zuke = pickled) and compact rice bowls of negitoro, squid, uni and ikura are recommended.
• Period: 11/1 (Tue.) 2022 ~ mid-Apr. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (16:00 L.O.)
• Closed: Irregular, 1/1
• Capacity: approx. 200 people (40 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (Weekdays only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and toppings
• Credit cards: accepted, *PayPay accepted.
• Foreign language menu: None
• Charcoal charge ¥550
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 080-5249-7714
• http://maruhachi-kaki.com/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Sazae ¥1,100, scallops ¥450~, braised octopus ¥430, negitoro rice bowl ¥450, horse mackerel nanbanzuke ¥500, fried oysters ¥550, oyster rice ¥270, zuke rice ball ¥680, ajillo ¥650
Ken-chan Kaki / ケンちゃんカキ
They boast over 50 items on their menu from grilled foods and seafood dishes to desserts. The fan lobster, fresh sea urchin and the rare red namako (sea cucumber) are available only during the winter season. Spacious and well suited for families. This year, the owner recommends the foil-baked dried squid (¥550 yen) and oysters with sweet-and-sour sauce (¥600).
• Period: 11/1 (Tue.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (16:30 L.O.)
• Closed: 1/1
• Capacity: 230 people (39 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (call to confirm on weekends and hol.)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted *PayPay, Alipay and Airpay accepted
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Gas charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-3077-0888
• https://www.kenchan-kaki.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/ken.chankaki/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster sashimi (3~4 pcs.) ¥1,100, fan lobster ¥500~, fresh sea urchin ¥800, red namako ¥600, oysters with sweet and sour sauce ¥600, kakijan ¥550, seafood rice ball ¥800
Horyo-maru / 豊漁丸
They boast of large, juicy oysters raised using a special microbubble technology. Kawahagi or horse mackerel sashimi (ikizukuri) is their speciality. Enjoy your oysters with a view of the Genkai Sea!
• Period: 11/1 (Tue.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~18:00 (17:00 L.O.)
• Closed: Irregular, New Years
• Capacity: approx. 200 people (34 tables )
• Reservations: Call to confirm (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice
• Credit cards: Not accepted *PayPay accepted
• Foreign language menu: None
• Gas charge ¥400
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-5922-4802
• http://horyoumarusuisan.jp/
• Side menu (tax incl.): kawahagi ¥2,000~, horse mackerel sashimi (ikizukuri) ¥1,000~, oyster rice ¥250
Hattoriya / 服部屋
The Hattoriya is easily recognizable by its pink exterior and pink jumpers worn by guests. The restaurant is proud of its oysters, which are live oysters pulled from the oyster racks, sanded and ozone-sterilized in Hattori-ya’s water tank. The staff recommends the fried rice with lots of oysters (¥800). This year, the restaurant will be open without regular holidays.
• Period: 11/1 (Tue.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~16:00 (last entry 15:30)
• Closed: None
• Capacity: approx 250 people (42 tables)
• Reservations: Weekdays only (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, onigiri and condiments
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay accepted.)
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese
• Gas charge ¥350
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 092-328-1193
• https://hattoriya.pink/
• https://www.instagram.com/kakigoya_hattoriya/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster with gochujang (red chili paste) cheese (¥630), hattoriya pudding ¥350
Kafuri（加布里）
Sumiyoshi-maru / 住吉丸
Their Kafuri hamaguri are said to be some of the tastiest hamaguri in Japan! Their specialty is oyster shumai (Chinese-style steamed dumplings) and oyster tempura with an original ponzu sauce. Go on weekdays for a free sazae (limited availability: 20 per day)! From Nov.~, a set of five oysters, clams, sazae, noble scallops, and prawns (1 each), deep-fried oyster shumai, and mini seafood rice bowl (¥1,000, excl. charcoal charge ¥200) is available in limited quantities and on limited days (Thursday through Monday)!
• Period: Oct. 15 (Sat.), 2022 ~ end of Apr. (approx)
• Time: 9:00~17:00 (16:30 L.O.)
• Closed: Irregular, 12/31 ~ 1/1
• Capacity: 120 people (35 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks and onigiri
• Credit cards: Accepted. (PayPay accepted.)
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese
• Charcoal charge ¥200 (under JHS are free)
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 080-8554-2444
• http://kafuri.com/kaki/
• https://www.instagram.com/sumiyoshimaru.kakigoya/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster shumai (1pc.) ¥220, oyster tempura ¥660, fresh hamaguri ¥120~
Hiro-chan Kaki / ひろちゃんカキ
They offer various unique dishes such as the crab soup (¥350), grilled awabi (¥1,100~) and a special oyster set (¥2,200 or ¥3,300 incl. large quantities of hamaguri, awabi, and sazae). It’s a family-friendly place with washrooms (separated by male/female) and a waiting room. The new menu this year is a bowl of rice topped with the day’s recommended seafood bowl (¥980 with miso soup), limited to 20 servings, so arrive early!
• Period: 10/22 (Sat.), 2022 ~ late Mar. 2023
• Time: Weekdays 10:00~17:00, weekends and hol. 10:00~18:00
• Closed: Irregular, New Year’s holidays: Inquire
• Capacity: 120 people
• Capacity for 2022-23 season: (with social distancing): 60 people
• Reservations: Accepted (up until the day before, first 10 groups on weekends and hol. only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and condiments.
• Credit cards: Accepted (Visa, Mastercard), PayPay accepted.
• Foreign language menu: English, Korean
• Gas charge ¥200 (under JHS are free)
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-5295-3020
• https://hirochankaki.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/hirochankaki/
• Side menu (tax excl.): Grilled fresh hamaguri ¥1,400~, fresh scallop ¥400~, crab soup ¥350, ajillo (incl. baguette) ¥550, ajillo pasta ¥550
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Fukuyoshi（福吉）
Kaki no Masuda, Zenko-maru / カキのますだ（善幸丸）
Surume (dried squid) grilled and served with mayonnaise is a popular dish here, or try the grilled scallops. Enjoy grilled oysters with their free toppings: ponzu, soy sauce, mayonnaise, margarine and ichimi chili peppers, lemon, salt. If you traveled by JR train, tell the staff “I came by train” and each person in your group gets a glass of beer until the end of Nov. (weekdays only)! English menu available.
• Period: 10/29 (Sat.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00
• Closed: Irregular, *Check the shop for the new year’s schedule
• Capacity: 150 people (40 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks and rice, vegetables, sausages
• Credit cards: Not accepted, PayPay accepted
• Foreign language menu: English
• Charcoal or gas ¥300 (charcoal is available only Sat., Sun.)
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 080-9249-4592
• http://kakinomasuda.com
• Side menu (tax incl.): Aomori scallops (1 pc.) ¥350~, Hirado noble scallops (1 pc.) ¥250~ *gas charge ¥300
Shinei-maru / 伸栄丸
The pink flag outside makes it easy to spot their hut. They boast of their kuruma ebi set and live scallops. Enjoy various meat and seafood dishes. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are “Ladies Days” – each female guest will be given one free shrimp to grill! Furthermore, on Thursdays and Fridays, draft beer is offered at half price (¥250). Free pick-up from JR Fukuyoshi Station on weekdays (reservation by phone required).
• Period: 10/29 (Sat.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (16:00 L.O)
• Closed: Irregular, 1/1
• Capacity: 150 people (30 tables)
• Capacity for 2022-23 season: (with social distancing): 130 people (28 table)
• Reservations: Accepted
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice, sausages and meat (¥500 charge for meat)
• Credit cards: in preparation
• Foreign language menu: None
• Gas charge ¥500
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 092-326-6697
• http://shineimaru-sasaki.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/shineimaru_7091/
• Side menu (tax. incl.) : Kuruma ebi set (3 pcs.) ¥1,100, kuruma ebi (1 pc.) ¥400, noble scallop ¥250
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Hiryu-maru (Kaki no Abe) / 飛龍丸（カキの阿部）
Whole freshly dried squid which you cut with scissors by yourself, plus live kuruma ebi on the grill, and butterflied horse mackerel (served whole) are recommended. Homemade dried mackerel, which will be added to the menu this year, is packed with flavor and is a staff favorite!
• Period: 10/29 (Sat.) 2022 ~ mid-Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00 (last entry 16:00)
• Closed: Irregular
• Capacity: approx. 100 people (21 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted
• What you can bring: Drinks and rice (meat allowed on weekdays)
• Credit cards: Not accepted
• Foreign language menu: None
• Gas charge ¥500
• Free use of jumpers
• Tel.: 090-1923-2548, 092-326-5774
• http://www.kakinoabe.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/hiryumarugumi/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster rice ¥300, burikama ¥500, large clam ¥800, butterflied horse mackerel ¥200, Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer ¥500
Umemoto no Kaki / Saiunmaru / 梅本のカキ／彩雲丸
Nice view of the Genkai Sea from this oyster hut and ideal for both children and adults alike. You can bring in your own sauces, small side dishes and drinks. Any food except meat can be brought in. Dried Fukuyoshi squid, whole dried horse mackerel and grilled corn are recommended too!
• Period: 11/19 (Sat.) 2022 ~ mid-Mar. 2023
• Time: 10:00~17:00
• Closed: Irregular
• Capacity: 60 people (12 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Any food except meat
• Credit cards: Not accepted
• Foreign language menu: None
• Charcorl charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers: undecided
• Tel.: 090-2081-5238
• Side menu (tax incl.): Dried Fukuyoshi squid ¥500~, whole dried horse mackerel ¥200, corn ¥300, frankfurter ¥250, sparkling sake “Kaki Syuwa” ¥600 (small bottle)
Karatomari（唐泊）
Karatomari Ebisu / 唐泊恵比須
Ebisu is the only hut at Karatomari, AND the only place where you can try the award-winning Karatomari Ebisu Oysters. The oysters here are a different variety and usually larger than those farmed in nearby Itoshima. Their oyster rice (¥300) is highly recommended. Access has become more convenient with the West Coast Liner, a direct bus service connecting Tenjin/Hakata and Futamigaura, starting in July 2022 (get off at “Umizuri-Koen mae”).
• Period: 10/28 (Fri.) 2022 ~ end of Mar. 2023
• Time: Weekdays 11:00~17:00 (16:30 L.O.), weekends & hol. 11:00~18:00 (17:00 L.O.))
• Closed: Tue. (the following day if Tue. falls on a hol.) *New year’s schedule undecided.
• Capacity: 320 people (approx. 80 tables)
• Capacity for 2022-23 season: (with social distancing): 250 people (approx. 65 tables)
• Reservations: Not accepted
• What you can bring: Not allowed
• Credit cards: Not accepted
• Foreign language menu: English
• Charcoal charge ¥300
• No jumpers are NOT available (C19 precaution)
• Tel.: 092-809-1047
• http://www.karatomari.jp/kakigoya/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster rice ¥300, dried fish ¥500, oyster tsukudani (seaweed simmered in soy sauce and mirin) ¥500, lemon & butter ¥100
