Tenbinya Honten
A long-established seafood restaurant near Toba's harbor. Famous for kamameshi (clay pot rice) made to order over a traditional stove—including the signature 'ama no kamameshi' and uni kamameshi. Uses fresh catch from local fishing ports. Cozy fireside atmosphere welcoming both locals and visitors. 5-minute walk from Toba Station. Lunch sets from around ¥2,000. Three directly-managed stores only within Toba City.
Tabelog 3.44 / 231 reviews, Jalan 4.0 / 105 reviews. Reviews note 'many local customers' and 'never empty even on weekday evenings.' Kamameshi takes 30+ minutes but worth the wait, according to many reviews. Negative reviews relate to crowding/wait times, not food quality. No sakura concerns.