Sakanaya Shintaku
A 5-minute walk from Kumano City Station, this izakaya was started by a fishmonger owner who wanted people to taste Kumano's freshest seasonal fish. Officially certified as a 'Delicious Local Fish Shop' by Kumano City. Listed on Kanko Mie. TripAdvisor 4.5/5, ranked #5 of 164 restaurants in Kumano. Tabelog 3.53. 42 seats, private rooms, 30 parking spaces. Reservations recommended.
Regulars and locals say: 'The highest-rated restaurant in the area', 'It's the real thing, which is why locals love it', 'The best quality sashimi in Kumano', 'So popular you need a reservation'.