Maruken Suisan

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Maruken Suisan

A restaurant serving dishes made with local seafood and offering dolphin-watching tours.

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Supervised by :  Maruken Suisan Co., Ltd.

This restaurant is located in Futae, a port town on Shimoshima Island in the Amakusa Islands. Enjoy fresh seafood caught in the Ariake Sea while taking in ocean views through large windows.

Recognizable by its orange exterior, the restaurant's most popular dish is the Seasonal Sea Urchin Rice Bowl, made with Futae's local specialty. This sea urchin-packed dish features generous portions of fresh seasonal sea urchin over rice cooked with sea urchin. The extensive menu also includes seafood rice bowls loaded with fresh sashimi, set meals with a wide variety of dishes, and à la carte options. Some items, including sea urchin croquettes, are also available for takeout.

Another reason for the restaurant's popularity is its tours to see the wild dolphins that inhabit the waters around Tsūji Island off Futae. Fishing boats piloted by captains who know the waters of Futae inside and out offer an impressive 99% chance of encountering dolphins. The maneuverable boats sit close to the water, providing an up-close view of the dolphins. Value packages combining dolphin watching with a meal are also available.

Highlights

  • A popular restaurant serving dishes made with local seafood from Amakusa.
  • An extensive menu featuring the popular sea urchin rice bowl, set meals, and à la carte dishes.
  • An excellent waterfront location where diners can enjoy ocean views with their meal.
  • Dolphin-watching tours aboard fishing boats.
  • Packages combining dolphin watching with a meal are also available.

Photos

  • The most popular dish, the Seasonal Sea Urchin Rice Bowl

    The most popular dish, the Seasonal Sea Urchin Rice Bowl

  • The Premium Seafood Rice Bowl, loaded with sea urchin and other seafood

    The Premium Seafood Rice Bowl, loaded with sea urchin and other seafood

  • The Grilled Abalone Set, served with sashimi and fried dishes

    The Grilled Abalone Set, served with sashimi and fried dishes

  • Dolphin watching aboard a fishing boat is also popular

    Dolphin watching aboard a fishing boat is also popular

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Details

Name in Japanese
丸健水産
Postal Code
863-2421
Address
4662-5 Futae, Itsuwa-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Phone
0120-141-132
Closed on
First and third Wednesdays; other irregular closures may apply
Hours
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Price Range
JPY 4,000–5,000
Access
17 minutes by car from Amakusa Airport
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)