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Jinchu

Rating85SCORE
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。
Google 4.2 / 264 reviews (top in Hachinohe izakaya category).
4.2
Tabelog 3.54 / 145 reviews.
3.54
Unique ingredients: Sanriku hoya and Hachinohe-Maoki mackerel.
Primarily local regulars.
Unparalleled 'hoya-mizu' experience.
Single location, not a chain.
No fake review signs (varied content, no PR campaigns).
Popular Dishes
Sea squirt (hoya) sashimi
ほや刺し
hoya-mizu (sea squirt body fluid)
ほや水物(生ほやの内臓水)
Hachinohe-Maoki mackerel sashimi
八戸前沖さば刺し
ichigoni (sea urchin and abalone soup)
いちご煮(うに・あわびの吸い物)
Hassen local sake
八仙(地酒)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A local izakaya beloved by Hachinohe residents, specializing in hoya (sea squirt) and Sanriku seafood. 'Hoya' is a prized delicacy of the Sanriku coast, long cherished by locals who love its distinctive oceanic aroma and sweetness. Jinchu serves not only hoya sashimi but also 'hoya-mizu' (drinking the body fluid that collects inside a live sea squirt), an advanced tasting experience. 'Hachinohe-Maoki saba' (mackerel caught off Hachinohe) is also a signature ingredient, with direct sourcing from local fisheries ensuring freshness.

Reviews say: 'If you love hoya, you must come to Hachinohe', 'Hoya-mizu was my first time and an unforgettable experience', 'A hidden gem only locals know about'. A one-of-a-kind restaurant for those who want to eat Sanriku delicacies in their authentic home.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue17:00-23:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun17:00-23:00
Regular HolidayWednesday定休
Phone0178-43-1515Call
Access
About 5 minutes walk from Hon-Hachinohe Station. Kashiwazaki district. Dinner service only. Reservation recommended (limited seats). No English. Cash only. Note for those unfamiliar: hoya has a very distinctive ocean aroma. Solo diners welcome.
1-3-9 Kashiwazaki, Hachinohe City, Aomori
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
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Jinchu

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Sea squirt (hoya) sashimi
ほや刺し
hoya-mizu (sea squirt body fluid)
ほや水物(生ほやの内臓水)
Hachinohe-Maoki mackerel sashimi
八戸前沖さば刺し
ichigoni (sea urchin and abalone soup)
いちご煮(うに・あわびの吸い物)
Hassen local sake
八仙(地酒)
Business Hours
Mon・Tue17:00-23:00
WedClosed
Thu – Sun17:00-23:00
Regular HolidayWednesday定休
Access
About 5 minutes walk from Hon-Hachinohe Station. Kashiwazaki district. Dinner service only. Reservation recommended (limited seats). No English. Cash only. Note for those unfamiliar: hoya has a very distinctive ocean aroma. Solo diners welcome.
1-3-9 Kashiwazaki, Hachinohe City, Aomori
Phone0178-43-1515
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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。
Google 4.2 / 264 reviews (top in Hachinohe izakaya category).
4.2
Tabelog 3.54 / 145 reviews.
3.54
Unique ingredients: Sanriku hoya and Hachinohe-Maoki mackerel.
Primarily local regulars.
Unparalleled 'hoya-mizu' experience.
Single location, not a chain.
No fake review signs (varied content, no PR campaigns).
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A local izakaya beloved by Hachinohe residents, specializing in hoya (sea squirt) and Sanriku seafood. 'Hoya' is a prized delicacy of the Sanriku coast, long cherished by locals who love its distinctive oceanic aroma and sweetness. Jinchu serves not only hoya sashimi but also 'hoya-mizu' (drinking the body fluid that collects inside a live sea squirt), an advanced tasting experience. 'Hachinohe-Maoki saba' (mackerel caught off Hachinohe) is also a signature ingredient, with direct sourcing from local fisheries ensuring freshness.

Reviews say: 'If you love hoya, you must come to Hachinohe', 'Hoya-mizu was my first time and an unforgettable experience', 'A hidden gem only locals know about'. A one-of-a-kind restaurant for those who want to eat Sanriku delicacies in their authentic home.

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