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Washokudokoro Kiraku

Rating83SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.52 with 121 reviews.
#4 in Nagato City on TripAdvisor.
A local gem with queues before opening.
Operated by a seafood wholesaler at Senzaki Port, serving live fish purchased at morning auctions.
Pioneer of live squid cuisine in Senzaki.
Certified by the Senzaki Buto Ika peak season identification council.
Confirmed operating via official site (ikiika-kiraku.com) as of May 2026, with winter closure Nov 2025 - Jan 2026 confirmed and operations resumed from February.
Highly rated by locals and regulars, community-oriented rather than tourist-facing.
Price range of 2,000-2,999 yen is not tourist-inflated.
Popular Dishes
Live Squid Gozen Set
活イカ御膳
Three-color Donburi
三色丼
Shirasu Don
しらす丼
Sea Urchin Don
うに丼
Live Squid Sashimi
活いか造り
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A famous seafood restaurant known as the originator of live squid cuisine in the North Nagato Coast area, located right in front of Senzaki Bay. Fresh seafood is auctioned at Senzaki Port each morning and kept in large fish tanks, then prepared immediately upon ordering. The owner is a certified expert for judging the peak season of 'Senzaki Buto Ika' squid. Lines form before opening time. Tabelog 3.52 with 121 reviews, TripAdvisor #4. Evening service requires reservations by the previous morning.

Reviews praise 'The squid is fresh, tender and sweet because it's processed right from the fish tank', 'Fish tempura and chawanmushi are included at a good price', 'Red sea urchin sells out frequently', and 'Queues are guaranteed at lunchtime'. A restaurant that even locals recognize as the top choice for live squid in Senzaki. Confirmed operating as of May 2026 via official website.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
Fri – Sun11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday（および不定休あり。公式サイトで要確認）
Phone0837-26-1235Call
Access
Along Senzaki Bay. Parking available. Crowded at lunchtime - recommend arriving early. Evening requires reservations by the previous morning (Phone: 0837-26-1235). Live squid is limited in quantity. Irregular closures exist - check official website.
4137-3 Gionmachi, Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Washokudokoro Kiraku

Rating83SCORE
Popular Dishes
Live Squid Gozen Set
活イカ御膳
Three-color Donburi
三色丼
Shirasu Don
しらす丼
Sea Urchin Don
うに丼
Live Squid Sashimi
活いか造り
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
Fri – Sun11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday（および不定休あり。公式サイトで要確認）
Access
Along Senzaki Bay. Parking available. Crowded at lunchtime - recommend arriving early. Evening requires reservations by the previous morning (Phone: 0837-26-1235). Live squid is limited in quantity. Irregular closures exist - check official website.
4137-3 Gionmachi, Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi
Phone0837-26-1235
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.52 with 121 reviews.
#4 in Nagato City on TripAdvisor.
A local gem with queues before opening.
Operated by a seafood wholesaler at Senzaki Port, serving live fish purchased at morning auctions.
Pioneer of live squid cuisine in Senzaki.
Certified by the Senzaki Buto Ika peak season identification council.
Confirmed operating via official site (ikiika-kiraku.com) as of May 2026, with winter closure Nov 2025 - Jan 2026 confirmed and operations resumed from February.
Highly rated by locals and regulars, community-oriented rather than tourist-facing.
Price range of 2,000-2,999 yen is not tourist-inflated.
83SCORE
What a score of 83 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A famous seafood restaurant known as the originator of live squid cuisine in the North Nagato Coast area, located right in front of Senzaki Bay. Fresh seafood is auctioned at Senzaki Port each morning and kept in large fish tanks, then prepared immediately upon ordering. The owner is a certified expert for judging the peak season of 'Senzaki Buto Ika' squid. Lines form before opening time. Tabelog 3.52 with 121 reviews, TripAdvisor #4. Evening service requires reservations by the previous morning.

Reviews praise 'The squid is fresh, tender and sweet because it's processed right from the fish tank', 'Fish tempura and chawanmushi are included at a good price', 'Red sea urchin sells out frequently', and 'Queues are guaranteed at lunchtime'. A restaurant that even locals recognize as the top choice for live squid in Senzaki. Confirmed operating as of May 2026 via official website.

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