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Chokyu Sakaba

Rating86SCORE
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 3.60 with 393 reviews.
食べログ3.60/393件。
TripAdvisor 4.1, ranked #4 of 140 in Shirahama.
TripAdvisor4.1、白浜140軒中4位。
Over 60 years old, founded 1960.
1960年創業60年超の老舗。
Cultural authority: named one of 'Japan's Three Greatest Izakayas' by Kazuhiko Ota.
太田和彦「日本三大酒場」認定という文化的権威。
Rare local ingredients (moray eel, whale, pufferfish) unique to Nanki.
ウツボ・クジラ・ふぐという南紀限定の希少食材。
Locals patronize despite tourist location.
観光地にありながら地元民が通うという本物の証拠。
Popular Dishes
Sashimi platter 900-1400 yen
刺身盛り合わせ900〜1400円
Grilled Moray Eel
ウツボの網焼き
Whale 1100 yen
クジラ1100円
Fried Pufferfish 900 yen
ふぐの唐揚げ900円
Saury Sushi 750 yen
さんま寿司750円
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Established in 1960, known as one of the 'Three Great Izakayas of Japan' selected by author Kazuhiko Ota. This Shirahama tavern specializes in Nanki local ingredients: grilled moray eel, whale, fried pufferfish. A genuine local pub despite being in a tourist area. Tabelog 393 reviews, 3.60 rating.

Many reviews note it as 'a legendary bar, one of Japan's three greatest izakayas,' 'grilled moray eel is one-of-a-kind,' 'always stop here when visiting Shirahama.' TripAdvisor 4.1, ranked #4 of 140 restaurants in Shirahama. Tabelog 393 reviews, frequently featured in local food guides.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed16:00-22:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun16:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday
Phone0739-42-2486Call
Access
About 5 min by car from Shirahama Station. Likely cash only (confirm on site). Counter and table seating.
3079-6 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Chokyu Sakaba

Rating86SCORE
Popular Dishes
Sashimi platter 900-1400 yen
刺身盛り合わせ900〜1400円
Grilled Moray Eel
ウツボの網焼き
Whale 1100 yen
クジラ1100円
Fried Pufferfish 900 yen
ふぐの唐揚げ900円
Saury Sushi 750 yen
さんま寿司750円
Business Hours
Mon – Wed16:00-22:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun16:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday
Access
About 5 min by car from Shirahama Station. Likely cash only (confirm on site). Counter and table seating.
3079-6 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama
Phone0739-42-2486
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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 3.60 with 393 reviews.
食べログ3.60/393件。
TripAdvisor 4.1, ranked #4 of 140 in Shirahama.
TripAdvisor4.1、白浜140軒中4位。
Over 60 years old, founded 1960.
1960年創業60年超の老舗。
Cultural authority: named one of 'Japan's Three Greatest Izakayas' by Kazuhiko Ota.
太田和彦「日本三大酒場」認定という文化的権威。
Rare local ingredients (moray eel, whale, pufferfish) unique to Nanki.
ウツボ・クジラ・ふぐという南紀限定の希少食材。
Locals patronize despite tourist location.
観光地にありながら地元民が通うという本物の証拠。
86SCORE
What a score of 86 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Established in 1960, known as one of the 'Three Great Izakayas of Japan' selected by author Kazuhiko Ota. This Shirahama tavern specializes in Nanki local ingredients: grilled moray eel, whale, fried pufferfish. A genuine local pub despite being in a tourist area. Tabelog 393 reviews, 3.60 rating.

Many reviews note it as 'a legendary bar, one of Japan's three greatest izakayas,' 'grilled moray eel is one-of-a-kind,' 'always stop here when visiting Shirahama.' TripAdvisor 4.1, ranked #4 of 140 restaurants in Shirahama. Tabelog 393 reviews, frequently featured in local food guides.

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