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Toraya Kamaboko - Hinagu Chikuwa Specialist
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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。
ESSE Furusato Grand Prix 2023 Gold Award winner.
50-year-old institution in third generation.
Recognized by locals as 'Hinagu chikuwa = Toraya.' High ratings from both tourists and locals on Jalan.
Recognized as Hinagu Onsen's #1 souvenir.
No PR, single location.
Mail order available.
Popular Dishes
Hinagu Chikuwa fish cake (various)
日奈久ちくわ（各種）
Chigiri-ten fritters
ちぎり天
Maruten
丸天
Chikuwa Salad (ESSE Gold Award winner)
ちくわサラダ（ESSE金賞受賞）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedEstablished chikuwa fish cake specialist in Hinagu Onsen resort town. Third generation, about 50 years old. 'This is what real chikuwa should taste like' — thick and packed with fish umami. ESSE Furusato Grand Prix 2023 Gold Award winner. The only place to eat freshly grilled chikuwa.
Locals rank it as Hinagu's #1 chikuwa. Praise across Jalan and tourist SNS: 'Hinagu chikuwa means Toraya,' 'The thick, fish-rich quality is in a completely different league,' 'The freshly grilled, fluffy chikuwa is a must-eat when visiting Yatsushiro.'
Business Hours
Mon – Sun07:00-19:00
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Access
Takeout only (fresh grilled at the shop, also mail order). Located in the center of Hinagu Onsen resort. Parking available.
327 Hinagu Kaminishimachi, Yatsushiro, Kumamoto
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
