Itoshima Oyster Hut Season 2025–26
Thanks to a typhoon-free summer and fall (so far), the oysters are growing well—so this season looks to be an excellent one.
Every year from autumn through spring, the fishing ports around the Itoshima Peninsula come alive with the glow of charcoal grills and the scent of the sea. Operated by local fishermen and cooperatives, these temporary oyster huts—simple, bustling, and unmistakably Itoshima—serve up freshly harvested oysters sold by the kilogram. Diners grill them right at their tables, cracking open the shells as the juices sizzle and steam rises.
It’s a ritual that draws crowds of regulars and first-timers alike. On weekends the ports hum with energy, families and groups lining up for a taste of the season. For a quieter visit, go on a weekday or just after opening, when the grills are hot but the pace is still unhurried.
Cultivated in Itoshima’s clear, nutrient-rich waters, the oysters are known for their plump texture and rich, creamy sweetness. This season, 26 huts will open from October 2025: 25 spread across the five fishing ports of Itoshima City—Fukuyoshi, Kafuri, Funakoshi, Kishi, and Fukae—and one more at Karatomari Fishing Port in Nishi-ku, Fukuoka City. Prices for the 2025–26 season start at around ¥1,200 per kilogram in Itoshima and ¥1,500 at Karatomari.
At Fukuoka Now, we are independently researching the atmosphere and scale of each fishing port, as well as the seafood and original dishes made with oysters. The ambiance and services vary by fishing port and oyster hut, so we recommend finding your own favorite.
The Oyster Hut Guide 2025-2026 will be updated regularly (last updated on Nov 7, 2025).
Opening date of each oyster hut
October 1
• Kishi: Noburin
October 4
• Funakoshi: Kaki House Shoei
October 11
• Kishi: Mirukugaki Toyohisa-maru, Fuji-maru
• Funakoshi: Kaki House Mokkun, Maruhachi Hikitsu-maru, Senryu-maru, Horyo-maru
October 12
• Funakoshi: Ken-chan Kaki
October 18
• Kishi: Daiei-maru, Daikoku-maru, Ebisu-maru
October 23
• Kishi: Tokuei-maru
October 24
• Kishi: Nisshin-maru
October 25
• Kishi: Nakamiya-maru
• Kafuri: Sumiyoshi-maru, Hiro-chan Kaki
October 29
• Fukuyoshi: Kaki no Masuda
November 1
• Kishi: Koei-maru
• Funakoshi: Hattoriya
• Fukuyoshi: Shinei-maru, Hiryu-maru
December 6
• Karatomari: Karatomari Ebisu
Opening date to be determined
• Kishi: Kyokusei
• Fukuyoshi: Saiun-maru
• Fukae: Kaisen Nikomaru
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 ¥1,200/kg, in Karatomari ¥1,500.
Table charge: There’s normally a ¥500 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
This port has the largest number of huts. They were renovated in 2019.
Number of huts: 11
• Mirukugaki Toyohisa-maru / 豊久丸
• Noburin / のぶりん
• Ebisu-maru / 恵比須丸
• Tokuei-maru / 徳栄丸
• Nakamiya-maru / 中宮丸
• Daiei-maru / 大栄丸
• Daikoku-maru / 大黒丸
• Kouei-maru / 高栄丸
• Nisshin-maru / 日進丸
• Fuji-maru / 冨士丸
• Kyokusei / 旭星
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
The oyster huts at Funakoshi Fishing Port were rebuilt in 2022
Number of huts: 7
• Kaki House Shoei / かきハウス正栄
• Kaki House Mokkun / かきハウスもっくん
• Senryu-maru / 千龍丸
• Maruhachi / マルハチ「引津丸」
• Ken-chan Kaki / ケンちゃんカキ
• Horyo-maru / 豊漁丸
• Hattoriya / 服部屋
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
20 min. on foot from JR Kafuri Sta.
Number of huts: 2
• Sumiyoshi-maru / 住吉丸
• Hiro-chan Kaki / ひろちゃんカキ
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 Nijo-Fukui, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
10 min. on foot from JR Fukuyoshi Sta.
Number of huts: 4
• Kaki no Masuda (Zenko-maru) / カキのますだ（善幸丸）
• Shinei-maru / 伸栄丸
• Hiryu-maru (Kaki no Abe) / 飛龍丸（カキの阿部）
• Umemoto no Kaki / Saiunmaru / 梅本のカキ／彩雲丸
Area #5 Fukae / 深江漁港
Address (J): 福岡県糸島市二丈松末1896
Address (E): 1896 Nijo-Masue, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
New to the Fukuoka Now Oyster Hut Guide this year. About a 17-minute walk from JR Chikuzen-Fukae Station.
Number of huts: 1
• Kaisen Nikomaru / 海鮮ニコ丸
Area #6 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
• Karatomari Ebisu / 唐泊恵比須
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: 0120-408-365
• Worker’s Corp Taxi: 092-331-8660
• Nishinihon Taxi: 0570-07-5678
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）
Shima-Kishi, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
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. This year’s recommendation is the warm soba topped with oysters — made with plenty of rich oyster extract.
• 10/11 (Sat.) 2025 ~ 4/5(Sun.) 2026
• 10:00~17:00 (16:00 L.O., Fri.: ~15:00 L.O.) *until sold out
• Closed: 12/31, 1/1
• Capacity: 160 people (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
• Charcoal charge ¥550
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-1975-2915
• https://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, oyster soba ¥660
• All-you-can-drink: alcohol ¥1,730~, soft drink ¥550
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Noburin / のぶりん
Noburin, easily recognizable by its yellow entrance, offers a wide variety of side dishes perfect for groups. The reasonably priced ¥2,500 course (charcoal fee not included) includes 500g of oysters, clams, scallops, turban shells, and oyster rice. There’s also a ¥3,500 course (charcoal fee not included) that features 1kg of oysters, scallops, turban shells, squid, shrimp, and oyster rice. You can also enjoy other dishes like Itoshima marinated sea bream rice bowl and red shrimp sashimi. This year’s new menu item is fresh oysters — with optional toppings of lemon, sea urchin, truffle, salmon roe, or caviar.
• 10/1 (Wed.) 2025 ~ 3/31 (Tue.) 2026
• 9:00~15:00
• Closed: Fri., New years (12/31, 1/1)
• Capacity: 80 people (21 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by web or phone)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and condiments (items brought in cannot be grilled on the hibachi)
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Korean, Chinese
• Charcoal, table charge ¥660
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-7383-9558
• https://www.kakinonoburin.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/kakinonoburins/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster stew ¥450, Itoshima marinated sea bream rice bowl ¥770, shrimp sashimi ¥770, fresh oysters (5pc) ¥3,300 (topping +¥550)
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Ebisu-maru / 恵比須丸
At the left end of Kishi Fishing Port, you’ll find the oyster hut Ebisu-maru, recognizable by its lime-green jackets. Ideal for first-time visitors, the Ebisu-maru Set (¥2,200) includes 700g of oysters, turban shell, shrimp, hiougigai clams, scallops, and oyster rice. They also offer the rare oyster sushi (gunkan-maki). This year’s new menu item is a mini kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) made with fresh toppings that change daily depending on the catch.
• 10/18 (Sat.) 2025 ~ 3/31 (Tue.) 2026
• 10:00~17:00 (last entry 16:30)
• Closed: Irregular, 12/31~1/2
• Capacity: 100 people (25 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only, weekdays only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice, condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Charcoal charge ¥250/person
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-7151-5975
• https://www.instagram.com/ebisumarugogo/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster sushi (gunkan-maki) ¥250, fried oyster ¥850, oyster soup ¥200, oyster ajillo ¥980, mini seafood rice bowl ¥200 (limited quantities)
Fuji-maru / 冨士丸
The menu offers an array of oyster-based dishes, including oyster cheese fondue, oyster gratin, and oyster pizza. There are also set courses featuring a variety of shellfish, such as oysters, clams, and turban shells. For children, items like French fries and corn dogs are available.
This year, the owner’s top recommendation is grilled clams with butter.
• 10/11 (Sat.) 2025 ~ 3/31 (Tue.) 2026
• 10:00~16:30 (L.O. 16:00)
• Closed: Irregular, 12/31, 1/1
• Capacity: approx. 100 people (20 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (reservations accepted until 11:00 on weekends and holidays. by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and condiments (items brought in cannot be grilled on the hibachi)
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay and au Pay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English
• Charcoal charge ¥550
• Free use of jumpers
• 080-5249-3824
• http://www.kaki-fujimaru.jp/
• https://www.instagram.com/kishi.fujimaru/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster cheese fondue ¥350, oyster gratin ¥480, oyster pizza ¥980, oyster risotto ¥580, oyster and mushroom miso hot pot ¥800, seafood spicy hot pot ¥980, oyster dumplings (4pc) ¥600, oyster and moromi rice balls (2 pc) ¥600, oyster peperoncino pasta ¥850, french fries ¥450, corn dogs ¥300, grilled clams with butter¥800
Nakamiya-maru / 中宮丸
This oyster hut is easily identified by its large sign advertising their signature garlic-infused “Kaki Chahan” (Oyster Fried Rice) that’s sure to whet your appetite. Alongside their grilled oysters, they also offer an impressive variety of ten different toppings including cheese, grated daikon with red chili flakes, basil sauce, and tartar sauce, each priced at ¥150. This year’s new menu items are crab hot pot (kani nabe) and a seafood rice bowl (kaisen-don) topped with squid, minced tuna (negi-toro), and sea urchin (uni), plus a daily changing topping.
• 10/25 (Sat.) 2025 ~ mid-March 2026
• Weekdays 10:00~16:00, weekends 9:00~17:00 (last entry: 1 hour before closing time)
• Closed: Tue., call to confirm schedule for New Year’s (closing at 13:00 on 12/30, reopening on 1/5)
• Capacity: approx 160 people (27 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (weekdays only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, lunch box, condiments (items brought in cannot be grilled on the hibachi)
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English
• Charcoal charge ¥550
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-7450-6009
• https://nakamiyamaru.net/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Kaki chahan (oyster fried rice) ¥550, dried horse mackerel ¥630, oyster porridge ¥550, hamaguri ¥130, salmon ¥420, grilled hamaguri with butter ¥1,100, fried shrimp ¥600 (2 pc), fried oyster ¥600, fried horse mackerel ¥420, kimchi hot pot, and seafood hot pot (each ¥1,500), crab hot pot ¥2,000, seafood rice bowl (with oyster soup) ¥1,000
Daiei-maru / 大栄丸
Daiei-maru, an oyster hut run by a squid fisherman, prides itself on serving fresh squid and oysters. The menu is easy to navigate with pictures for each dish. Complimentary condiments like momiji oroshi (spicy grated daikon) pair perfectly with oysters. One of the most popular dishes is their oyster ajillo, made with mushrooms and tomatoes.
• 10/18 (Sat.) 2025 ~ early April 2026
• 10:00~16:00
• Closed: Thu. *call to confirm schedule for New Year’s (open ~12/30)
• Capacity: 130 people (28 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks and condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay, Rakuten Pay and au Pay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: None (Japanese menu with photos available)
• Gas charge ¥300
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-4588-7068
• http://tabelog.com/en/fukuoka/A4009/A400901/40020894/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster rice ¥300, oyster rice bowl ¥500, oyster grilled with miso and mayo (3pcs.) ¥300, fried oysters (6~7 pcs.) ¥650, oyster gratin ¥450, squid sashimi (¥450), kamasu with sesame and soy sauce (¥300), grilled squid skewer ¥200, fried squid skewer ¥250, mushroom and oyster ajillo (with baguette) ¥700
Tokuei-maru / 徳栄丸
Tokuei-maru, which has been featured in a gourmet manga originating from Fukuoka, is popular for its photo-accompanied menu that is easily understandable for foreigners. The hut takes pride in its “Gangan-yaki,” a local fisherman’s dish where plentiful Itoshima seafood is packed into a can and cooked over direct fire. Another highlight is their Seafood bowl, featuring fresh fish from Itoshima. The staff’s recommendation is the grilled sea bream with salt, cooked to order for maximum flavor and freshness.
• 10/23 (Thu.) 2025 ~ 3/31 (Tue.) 2026
• 9:30~16:00 (L.O. 15:30 or until sold out)
• Closed: Irregular, New years
• Capacity: 100 people (25 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (weekends: up to 11:00 only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice, condiments (bringing in outside food, whether for grilling or raw consumption, is not allowed)
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay and transit IC cards accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
• Charcoal or Gas charge ¥550
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-4355-5634
• https://www.tokueimaru.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/tokueimaru1202/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Gangan-yaki set ¥4,500 (incl. 2 kg of oysters, shrimp x2, scallop x2, hamaguri x2, noble scallop x2, 2 cups of corn), yokubari set ¥4,800 (incl. 2 kg of oysters, sazae x2, sausages x2, mackerel mentai x1, oyster rice x2, bean sprouts with butter), oyster potage ¥380, fried oysters ¥680, oyster spaghetti ¥990, ajillo ¥990, seafood bowl ¥750, grilled sea bream with salt ¥550
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Daikoku-maru / 大黒丸
Daikoku-maru, run by a free-dive fisherman, boasts a selection of fresh seafood, with oysters being a main attraction. A must-try is the combination of grilled oysters and kuruma ebi (Japanese tiger prawn), a fusion of flavors that explodes in your mouth. Another recommendation is the oyster porridge, a flavorful rice soup packed with oyster umami. This year’s new menu item features a whole spear squid (yari ika) grilled in foil.
• 10/18 (Sat.) 2025 ~ 3/31 (Tue.) 2026
• 10:00~17:00 (last entry 16:00)
• Closed: 1/1 *may also be closed depending on stock of oysters (call to confirm)
• Capacity: 120 people (28 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: Available via mobile ordering
• Gas charge ¥440/table
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-5931-9893
• http://www.daikokumaru.com/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Awabi ¥1,320~ (price varies with market), grilled onigiri ¥220, oyster rice ¥350, kuruma ebi ¥480, oyster porridge ¥770, sea bream chazuke ¥980, seafood chazuke ¥770, foil-grilled spear squid (yari ika) ¥980 (limited availability)
Nisshin-maru / 日進丸
Just a two-minute walk from the row of oyster huts at Kishi Fishing Port, you’ll find Nisshin-maru, an oyster hut perfect for those who want to take their time and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere. On sunny days, outdoor tables are set up, and pets are welcome. Children can play in the garden, and with facilities like flush toilets and diaper-changing stations, it’s a worry-free spot for families with young kids.
• 10/24 (Fri.) 2025 ~ Mar. 2026
• 10:00~17:00
• Closed: Tue., New Year
• Capacity: Inside 40, outside 40 (sunny day only)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Condiments
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English
• Charcoal charge ¥550
• Free use of jumpers
• 080-2757-0306
• https://nissinmaru.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/nisshinmaruhitaka/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster rice ¥350, oyster soup ¥250, stem wakame seaweed ¥200, dog treats ¥150 (Wan-churu or 2 sausages)
Kouei-maru / 高栄丸
This oyster hut takes pride in its menu that not only features oysters but also fresh seafood caught by free-dive fishermen, all sourced from local and natural ingredients. Among this year’s recommended menu items are “Chanchan Yaki”, where oysters are piled onto a heap of vegetables and grilled.
• 11/1 (Sat.) ~ March 2026
• 10:00~17:00 (last entry 16:00)
• Capacity: approx. 100 people
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice, condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Charcoal or Gas charge ¥500
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-6290-0817
• http://www.skym-koueimaru.jp/
• https://www.instagram.com/koueimaru1/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Chanchan-yaki ¥850, Oyster rice porridge ¥420, oyster doria ¥670, oyster and seaweed soup ¥350
Kyokusei / 旭星
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
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 Kishi, 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, tempura x2.
• 11/2 (Sat) 2024 ~ 3/31 (Mon.) 2025
• 10:30~17:00 (16:00 L.O.)
• Closed: Irregular, New Years
• Capacity: 40 people (10 table)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Condiments, drinks and rice
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: None
• Charcoal charge ¥400
• Free use of jumpers
• 092-328-1734
• https://kyokusei.net/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Kuruma ebi ¥800, live sazae ¥250, Hirado tempura (5 pcs.) ¥400, oyster rice ¥300
Funakoshi（船越）
103 Shima-Funakoshi, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
Kaki House Shoei / かきハウス正栄
At Shoei, an oyster hut run by a family engaged in fishing, you can enjoy Funakoshi oysters carefully raised by the parent-child team, along with a diverse menu focused on local ingredients. The hut uses gas flames, allowing for quick oyster grilling. With 30 different menu items, ranging from luxurious spiny lobster sashimi to satisfying potato and butter dishes, there’s something to enhance any meal. The tuna and salmon bowls are also among the popular choices. This year’s new menu items are the seafood ajillo with oysters, shrimp, and scallops, and the uni (sea urchin) rice bowl. On weekdays, customers can also enjoy free gifts of sweets for children and complimentary shishamo (grilled smelt) and coffee.
• 10/4 (Sat.) 2025 ~ end of March 2026
• 9:00~17:00, weekdays 9:30~ (last entry 16:00, 16:30 L.O.)
• Closed: Irregular, 1/1
• Capacity: Approx. 200 people (40 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only, 9:00~11:00 only on Sat., Sun., hol.)
• What you can bring: Drinks
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Gas charge ¥500
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-5724-1717
• https://www.kaki-shoei.com/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Ise-ebi (Japanese lobster) sashimi (price varies with market), dried pufferfish (2 pcs.) ¥420, potatoes with butter ¥370, oyster ajillo ¥850, skewers of grilled octopus (2 pcs.) ¥780, grilled octopus leg odorigui ¥850, crab gratin ¥550, tuna bowl ¥850, salmon bowl ¥850, sea urchin rice bowl ¥2,700, seafood ajillo (oysters, shrimp, scallops) ¥950
Kaki House Mokkun / かきハウスもっくん
Mokkun is an oyster hut that takes pride in serving authentic Itoshima-grown oysters, nurtured from seed right in Itoshima. They also offer a wide selection of fresh seafood caught locally, including octopus from basket fishing. A popular dish is their omakase marinated seafood bowl, featuring sashimi tossed in their original sesame sauce. On weekdays, children receive a complimentary treat, making it a family-friendly spot.
• 10/11 (Sat.) 2025 ~ end of March 2026
• 10:00~15:00 L.O (Sat. 15:30 / Sun. 16:00)
• Closed: Irregular
• Capacity: approx. 200 people (35 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (weekdays only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, condiments
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: available via mobile order
• Gas charge ¥500
• Free use of jumpers
• 092-328-1773
• https://kakihouse-mokkun.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/kakigoya_mokkun/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Fried oysters ¥650, seafood bowl ¥2,000, oyster garlic fried rice ¥550, oyster ajillo ¥1,200, deep-fried monkfish ¥800, omakase marinated seafood bowl ¥800
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Senryu-maru / 千龍丸
Senryu-maru is a charcoal-grilled oyster hut run by a fisherman specializing in sea bream. In addition to oysters, many customers come for the fresh sashimi, with favorites like sea bream, conger eel, and filefish being regular hits. Their popular sea bream chazuke attracts many repeat visitors, who come for the homemade dishes made with freshly caught fish and seaweed.
• 10/11 (Sat.) 2025 ~ 3/31 (Tue.) 2026
• 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, Korean, Chinese
• Charcoal charge ¥500
• Free use of jumpers
• 092-328-1812
• https://kakigoya-senryumaru.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/senryumaru/
• Menu (tax incl.): Sea bream chazuke ¥780, fried oysters ¥550, fried scallops (3 pcs.) ¥680, fried octopus ¥700, sea bream sashimi ¥1,000, conger eel sashimi ¥1,300, filefish sashimi ¥1,600, saikyo-marinated spanish mackerel ¥600
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Maruhachi / マルハチ「引津丸」
In addition to their grilled dishes, they also offer a wide variety of rice bowls, such as marinated yellowtail and salmon bowls, salmon roe bowls, and negitoro (minced tuna) bowls. Their homemade pudding is also a popular choice. This year’s new menu item is a weekday-only seafood kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot). It’s made with five kinds of fresh seafood, carefully simmered for about 30 minutes in a single-serving pot.
• 10/11 (Sat.) 2025 ~ 3/31(Tue.) 2026
• 10:00~15:30 L.O. (weekends 17:00 L.O.)
• Closed: 1/1
• Capacity: 200 people (40 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only, weekdays only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and toppings
• Credit cards: Accepted, (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Charcoal charge ¥700
• Free use of jumpers
• 080-5249-7714
• https://www.maruhachi-kaki.com/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Scallops ¥600~, braised octopus ¥450, salmon roe bowl ¥650, negitoro rice bowl ¥550, fried oysters ¥600, oyster rice ¥350, zuke rice bowl ¥750, ajillo ¥750, Maruhachi pudding ¥400, seafood kamameshi ¥1,380 (weekday-only)
Ken-chan Kaki / ケンちゃんカキ
With over 50 items ranging from grilled dishes and sashimi to desserts, the menu is impressively diverse. Limited-quantity rare red sea cucumbers, and even Cajun-style crab, a rarity at oyster huts, are among the offerings. This year’s new additions are a whole conger eel tempura, deep-fried to crispy perfection, and a rice bowl topped with Hakata’s famous sesame mackerel (goma-saba).
• 10/12 (Sat.) 2025 ~ 3/31 (Tue.) 2026
• 9:30~17:00 (16:30 L.O.)
• Closed: 1/1
• Capacity: 230 people (39 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (only by phone)
• What you can bring: Drinks and condiments
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese, Korean
• Gas charge ¥500
• Free use of jumpers
• 092-328-1138
• https://www.kenchan-kaki.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/ken.chankaki/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Rock oyster sashimi ¥1,200, red sea cucumbers ¥600, oysters with sweet and sour sauce ¥650, fried oysters ¥650, seafood rice ball ¥1,600, foil-baked dried squid ¥750, anago sashimi ¥1,500~, premium rock oyster with sea urchin and salmon roe (2 pc) ¥2,800, whole conger eel tempura ¥1,500、sesame mackerel rice bowl ¥950
Horyo-maru / 豊漁丸
Horyo-maru, located on the west side of the oyster huts at Funakoshi Fishing Port, is known for its large oysters, which are soaked in a microbubble tank for a certain period. This unique method not only enhances the oysters’ growth but also eliminates bacteria. Enjoying freshly caught Itoshima oysters while gazing at the Genkai Sea is an exceptional experience! Their live sashimi of filefish and horse mackerel is also highly recommended.
• 10/11 (Sat.) 2025 ~ approx. May 2026
• 10:00~17:00 (16:00 L.O.)
• Closed: Irregular, New Years
• Capacity: approx. 200 people (34 tables )
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice (items brought in cannot be grilled on the hibachi)
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: None
• Gas charge ¥400
• Free use of jumpers
• 092-328-0858
• https://horyoumarusuisan.jp/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Filefish sashimi (ikizukuri) ¥4,000~, horse mackerel sashimi (ikizukuri) ¥1,500~, oyster rice ¥300
Hattoriya / 服部屋
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
Hattoriya, known for its pink exterior and pink staff jumpers, prides itself on oysters that are pulled straight from the oyster beds, cleaned in tanks to remove sand, and sterilized using ozone. The side menu is extensive, and the staff’s top recommendation is the fried rice loaded with oysters! Another popular dish is their fresh raw rock oysters. This year, they are introducing a seafood bowl made with the freshest ingredients, limited to only five servings per day.
• 11/1 (Sat.) 2025 ~
• 10:00~17:00 (last entry 15:30, 16:00 L.O.)
• Closed: Irregular
• Capacity: Approx. 250 people (38 tables)
• Reservations: Not accepted
• What you can bring: Drinks, condiments and toppings
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese
• Gas charge ¥400
• Free use of jumpers
• 092-328-1193
• https://hattoriya.pink/
• https://www.instagram.com/kakigoya_hattoriya/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster with gochujang (red chili paste) cheese ¥630, oyster fried rice ¥850, hattoriya pudding ¥380, rock oyster ¥200/100g~
Kafuri（加布里）
1105-6 Kafuri, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
Sumiyoshi-maru / 住吉丸
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
Sumiyoshi-maru is one of the few oyster huts in Itoshima that opens as early as 9 a.m. Their specialties include oyster shumai and tempura oysters served with their original ponzu sauce. You can also enjoy a variety of other oyster dishes, such as fried oysters and oyster satsuma-age. And don’t forget to try the clams, a local specialty from Kafuri Fishing Port!.
• 10/25 (Sat.) 2025 ~
• 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, onigiri, vegetables and condiments
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Chinese
• Charcoal charge ¥220/person (under JHS are free, also free for HS and college students with student ID)
• Free use of jumpers
• 080-8554-2444
• https://kafuri.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/sumiyoshimaru.kakigoya/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster shumai (1pc.) ¥250, oyster tempura ¥660, fresh hamaguri ¥120~, satsuma age with oyster (3 pcs.) ¥400, fried oysters (4 or 5 pcs.) ¥700, zuke rice bowl ¥1,200
★In-store Special Offer★
A free turban shell (sazae) will be given to the first 20 customers on weekdays.
Hiro-chan Kaki / ひろちゃんカキ
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
The menu features a hearty oyster set (¥2,750), packed with locally sourced clams, red shrimp, and turban shells from Kafuri. Unique offerings include grilled natural abalone and crab soup, dishes you can only find here. Hiro-chan Kaki also provides separate restrooms for men and women, as well as a waiting area. The manager’s top recommendation is the seafood rice bowl, loaded with the day’s freshest seafood—limited to just 20 servings, so it’s first come, first served!
• 10/25 (Sat.) ~
• Weekdays 10:00~17:00, weekends and hol. 10:00~18:00
• Closed: Irregular, New Year’s holidays: Inquire
• Capacity: 100 people (28 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (first 10 groups on weekends and hol. only)
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice and condiments.
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English, Korean
• Gas charge ¥220/person (under JHS are free)
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-5295-3020
• https://hirochankaki.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/hirochankaki/
• Side menu (tax excl.): Fresh hamaguri ¥220~, fresh scallop ¥440, crab soup ¥385, ajillo (incl. baguette) ¥748, ajillo pasta ¥660, grilled natural abalone ¥1,100~, seafood bowl ¥1,078 (incl. miso soup)
Fukuyoshi（福吉）
6067-7 Nijo-Fukui, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
Kaki no Masuda, Zenko-maru / カキのますだ（善幸丸）
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
Guests can indulge in grilled oysters with a choice of six free toppings including ponzu, soy sauce, mayonnaise, margarine, ichimi togarashi (chili pepper), and lemon. For those who visit on weekdays using the JR train, a complimentary drink (small draft beer or soft drink) and a frozen shrimp are offered to everyone!
• 10/29 (Wed.) 2025~
• 10:00~17:00
• Closed: Irregular, 12/27~1/4
• Capacity: 150 people (40 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only) Reservations accepted until 11:30 on Sat., Sun., and hol.
• What you can bring: Drinks and rice, vegetables, sausages
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: English
• Charcoal or gas ¥500 (charcoal is available only Sat., Sun.) *¥300 for 1 person use
• Free use of jumpers
• https://kakinomasuda.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/kakinomasudazenkoumaru/
• Side menu (tax incl.): scallops (1 pc.) ¥400~, Hirado noble scallops (1 pc.) ¥250~, oyster rice ¥280, oyster ajillo¥700, clam ¥200~
★In-store Special Offer★
Through the end of November on weekdays, the first 60 guests will receive a free slice of baguette
Shinei-maru / 伸栄丸
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
Shinei-maru is easily identified by its pink flag and takes pride in its shrimp and live scallops. The hut offers great deals like Ladies’ Days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, where each woman receives a free shrimp. On Thursdays and Fridays, draft beers are half-priced for everyone. A special weekday-only service is also available for those who make a reservation by phone: free transportation from JR Fukuyoshi Station to the oyster hut.
• 11/1 (Sat.) ~
• 10:00~17:00 (16:00 L.O)
• Closed: Irregular
• Capacity: 150 people (30 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted
• What you can bring: Drinks, rice, sausages and meat (¥500 charge for meat)
• Credit cards: Accepted (PayPay and transit IC cards accepted)
• Foreign language menu: None
• Gas charge ¥500 *Table charge is waived on Fridays.
• Free use of jumpers
• 092-326-6697
• https://shineimaru-sasaki.com/index.html
• https://www.instagram.com/shineimaru_sasaki/
• Side menu (tax. incl.) : Kuruma ebi set (3 pcs.) ¥1,100, kuruma ebi (1 pc.) ¥400, noble scallop ¥300, scallop ¥450, oyster rice ¥300
Hiryu-maru (Kaki no Abe) / 飛龍丸（カキの阿部）
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
More Than Just Oysters: Try the Cuttlefish and Homemade Dried Horse Mackerel In addition to oysters, the hut also offers cuttlefish that you can cut into your desired size with scissors. Don’t miss the homemade dried horse mackerel available. The owner’s top recommendation is Kuruma ebi.
• 11/1 (Sat.) ~
• 10:00~17:00 (last entry 16:00)
• Closed: Irregular
• Capacity: 120 people (23 tables)
• Reservations: Accepted (by phone only)
• What you can bring: Drinks and rice (meat allowed on weekdays) *¥500 to bring in food or drink
• Credit cards: Not accepted (PayPay accepted)
• Foreign language menu: None
• Gas charge ¥220/person
• Free use of jumpers
• 090-1923-2548, 092-326-5774
• https://www.kakinoabe.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/hiryumarugumi/
• Side menu (tax incl.): Oyster rice ¥300, burikama ¥500, large clam ¥800, dried horse mackerel ¥300, kuruma ebi ¥600, Asahi beer ¥600
Umemoto no Kaki / Saiunmaru / 梅本のカキ／彩雲丸
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
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!
• 11/16 (Sat.) 2024 ~ 3/23 (Sun.) 2025
• 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
• 090-2081-5238
• Side menu (tax incl.): Dried Fukuyoshi squid ¥700, corn ¥300, frankfurter ¥250, sparkling sake “Kaki Syuwa” ¥600 (small bottle)
Fukae (深江)
1896 Nijo-Masue, Itoshima City, Fukuoka
Kaisen Nikomaru / 海鮮ニコ丸
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
The only oyster hut operating at the Fukae Fishing Port. It faces the sea on the west side, making it a beautiful location to watch the sunset. The recommended dish is freshly cooked oyster rice. Since it’s cooked in a pot upon order, you’ll be eagerly awaiting its fresh, ready-to-eat arrival!
• Dec. 2024 ~ 4/30 (Wed.) 2025
• 10:00~17:00
• Closed: Irregular
• Capacity: 30 people
• Reservation required by phone only (reservations must be made 2 days in advance, cancellation up to the day before)
• What you can bring: Not accepted
• Credit cards: Not accepted
• Foreign language menu: None
• Gas charge ¥500
• 080-3973-4671
• https://kaisen-nikomaru.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/kaisen_nikomaru/
• Side menu: Seafood ajillo ¥700 (with baguette +¥100), freshly cooked oyster rice (for 1~2 servings) ¥700, homemade dessert ¥200~¥400 (baked chocolate cake, puddings, etc., weekends only)
Karatomari（唐泊）
Umizuri Park, Ikenoura, Kota, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
Karatomari Ebisu / 唐泊恵比須
*The following information is from last year. Please wait for the latest updates (mid-November).
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 is highly recommended. The West Coast Liner, a direct bus service between Tenjin / Hakata and Futamigaura, takes you to this venue without the need to transfers. Get off at “Umizuri-Koen mae”.
• 12/6 (Sat.) ~
• 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)
• Reservations: Not accepted
• What you can bring: Not allowed
• Credit cards: Not accepted
• Foreign language menu: English
• Charcoal charge ¥300
• No jumpers are available
• 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) ¥700, lemon & butter ¥100
