It's impossible to visit Mochimune without trying the rice topped with raw shirasu. The best place to enjoy this
dish is at GYOKYO Donburi House. Many people travel from afar to taste the shirasu rice bowl, made with freshly
caught fish straight from the port. If you spot a sign indicating raw shirasu, it's a sure sign that the fish
was caught that very day. This dish is only available during peak fishing seasons, ensuring top-quality
freshness.
The true flavor of shirasu can only be fully appreciated in Mochimune, which is why it's often called " the
soul of Mochimune".
Its taste can only be appreciated at its true value at Mochimune. It is also why shirasu is called "the soul of Mochimune".
OWNER INTERVIEW
The owner story
about their restaurant and fascinate things about Mochimune.
A fresh and affordable product
Our restaurant opened its doors about 10 years ago in the port of Mochimune and today offers an extremely fresh fish at the best price.
Additionally, customers from across the region come to enjoy our shirasu-topped rice, and it's not uncommon to see queues in front of our store. Thanks to our appearances on Japanese television, we even attract visitors from all over Japan.
The best shirasu of all Japan
In Mochimune, shirasu fishing is carried out by teams of several boats.
While some boats remain offshore to fish, others devote themselves exclusively to going back and forth very quickly between the sea and the port. This way, they bring back all the shirasu as fresh as possible.
At the end even less than 10% of the shirasu is eaten raw but it does not mean that the freshness of the fish is not important for cooked dishes. I advise you to taste the different original products of the shops at the port. They are all differents so it may be interesting to compare them.
If you come to the port of Mochimune...
On the west side of the harbor, you can walk along the sandy beach where the view is truly sublime. On the east side, stroll along the park or play with your family and friends.
Before leaving Mochimune, pay a visit to the nearest shops and stores there you may find many kinds of products to buy as souvenirs from your trip. It is even possible to make a shirasu shipment in a refrigerated package and send it somewhere else in Japan.
