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Winter is the season for delicious oysters! The oysters you eat at an oyster shack are especially fresh and delicious
Among them, Miyagi oysters are especially popular, as they are the second largest producer of oysters after Hiroshima and are known for their delicious taste. Although they are smaller than Hiroshima oysters, they are firm and have a rich, creamy flavor
Oyster season is from November to March, and the oyster huts along the coast of Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture are particularly popular for their all-you-can-eat oysters. Many people wait in front of the huts, and they can get very crowded
Why not enjoy the luxury of eating as many oysters as you like at an oyster hut in the middle of the season?
What is Matsushima's Oyster Hut?
Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, and the beauty of the archipelago in Matsushima Bay is its charm. In this scenic spot, there are oyster huts, which are bustling with tourists
It is said that the calm waters of Matsushima produce delicious, firm oysters, and the grilled oysters you can enjoy in an oyster hut near the beautiful coast are simply amazing
The Matsushima Tourist Association Oyster Hut, located next to the Matsushima District Fisheries Association, offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of fresh oysters. The Matsushima Grilled Oyster House, located in the parking lot of the Matsushima Fish Market, also has a popular all-you-can-eat buffet
The impressive all-you-can-eat oysters served in scoops all at once
It's common to eat at oyster huts, but the all-you-can-eat option in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, is a major attraction. This is the real pleasure of being in the second largest oyster producing region in Japan. A large amount of oysters are prepared, and the all-you-can-eat option can accommodate many customers
At Matsushima Tourist Association Oyster Hut, a grilled oyster specialty restaurant, a huge amount of oysters are first scooped onto a large iron plate in front of you, creating a truly impressive sight. Then, a lid is placed on the iron plate and the oysters are steamed. Once cooked, the lid is removed and the oysters are grilled to perfection, creating a truly delicious experience
The thrill of an all-you-can-eat buffet is also invaluable, as a large number of oysters in their shells are lined up at once, and once they're gone, more are added in large quantities
Enjoy opening your own oysters while interacting with the staff
The appeal of Matsushima's all-you-can-eat grilled oysters is that you can have fun chatting with the female staff as they grill the oysters and teach you how to open them. It can be surprisingly difficult if you're not used to opening oysters, but as you continue opening oysters at the all-you-can-eat restaurant for a long time, you'll get used to it and have a great time
While the oysters are being grilled, a female staff member will be by your side to give you instructions, so interacting with the local staff will also be a memorable experience. Along with the heat of the oysters being grilled, these interactions will become warm memories
What is the taste of the all-you-can-eat oysters at Oyster Hut? Many people eat 50 to 60 oysters
As for the taste of the Matsushima oysters at this oyster shack, they are popular for their small but rich flavor and plump taste! You can enjoy them as they are, unsalted, with the taste of the sea, or you can order lemon halfway through to change the flavor
Many people have never experienced an all-you-can-eat oyster buffet before, but many are satisfied, saying, "I was surprised that even though it was my first time, I was able to eat 50 to 60 oysters."
Enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet while taking in the ocean views and smelling the salty seawater of Matsushima for a memorable experience
Enjoying all-you-can-eat oysters while taking in the spectacular view of Matsushima's ocean will be a memorable experience. Why not create precious memories of oysters in an oyster hut filled with the scent of the sea? It's a great way to enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, a special treat only available in the winter season
Matsushima's all-you-can-eat oysters are popular, so we recommend making a reservation. In winter, it gets crowded with many people waiting, so we recommend making a reservation one month in advance
Reservations are only available for the 40-minute all-you-can-eat grilled oysters in the shell, and the price is 2,300 yen (tax included) for adults (1,150 yen for elementary school students), and the adult price for junior high school students and above. Reservation times are available from 11:00, 12:00, and 13:00 on weekdays, and from 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, and 14:00 on weekends and holidays. Why not make a reservation through the oyster reservation site?
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