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Hokke (hokke), herring, and shirasu tsukudani (boiled in soy sauce)! Enjoy seasonal seafood delicacies at Minatomare Sutto, a roadside station
Located roughly halfway between Sapporo and Hakodate, Minatomare Sutsu is a roadside station overlooking the fishing port of Sutsu. In this article, we will introduce the attractions of Minatomare Sutsu, located along Route 229, a driving course with a spectacular view!
You can get delicious processed marine products such as "Shirasu no Tsukudani", a specialty of Sutsu!
The museum has a very stylish atmosphere with motifs of the sea and fishing industry, as if it were a port town. The store sells processed marine products, such as the specialty of Sutou, shirasu tsukudani (sweetened young sardines boiled in soy sauce), and sakura trout and salmon toba (salmon mackerel). And there are also handmade works by craftsmen in the town.
You can also enjoy local specialties, sake, ice cream, etc. not only from Sutou town but also from neighboring towns. Free drinking water is also available for drivers.
Enjoy the "Sutsu hokke meshi," "nishin soba," and other exquisite gourmet foods.
One of the specialties of Sutsu is its gourmet seafood! In addition to "Sutsu hokke meshi" and "nishin soba," a variety of food menus are available, such as seasonal sea urchin bowls and creative menus using yellowtail.
Photo courtesy of Michi no Eki Minatomare Sutsu Photo
Among the original menu items is "Seasonal Ramen," which is the result of the ideas of the Michi no Eki staff. You may find a new flavor every time you visit!
Photo courtesy of Michi no Eki Minatomare Sutto Photo
Children and adults alike can take a breather in the rest area on the 2nd floor.
Going up to the second floor, there is a rest space with a view of the fishing port and a kids' space. Also on display are panels and cartoon works by Takashi Honjo, a cartoonist from Sutsu Town.
Incidentally, Futa-kun, the mascot character of Sutou Town, was also designed by Mr. Honjo. You can find him on posters, billboards, and other places around town, so look for him!
The museum sometimes holds photo exhibitions by the "Sutou Photo Club," a group of photo enthusiasts in the town. Through their photos, you may be able to learn about the wonderful spots and attractions of Sutsu.
Sutsu, a port town that prospered from herring fishing
The roadside station "Minatomare Sutsu" is located next to the port of Sutsu. When you pull into the parking lot, you will see an old wooden boat. According to the description, the boat was once used for herring fishing in this area.
A "Nishin Kaido" (herring road) marker has been set up right next to the boat to tell the history of the herring fishing industry that flourished in this area. After the herring began to disappear, the town of Sutto focused on "nurturing fisheries" such as scallop and oyster farming.
Climbing the stairs from the parking lot to the pavilion, you will find a cool terrace on the fishing port side. On a fine day, it is nice to relax while feeling the sea breeze.
Michi no Eki Minatomare Sutto" is recommended for a break or lunch during a drive. Be sure to stop by!
Roadside Station Minatomare Sutsu
Address: 29-1 Aza-Oiso-machi, Suto-cho, Suto-gun, Hokkaido
Hours of Operation
Summer (April-September) 9:00-18:00
Winter (October-March) 9:00-17:00
Closed
Summer (April-September): No holidays
Winter (Oct.-Mar.): 1st and 3rd Monday of each month *If the Monday falls on a national holiday, the following day is closed.
Telephone number: 0136-62-2550
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Daisuke Sato, Editorial Writer
After working for a travel company, a round-the-world trip, and a travel magazine, he made a U-turn to his hometown Muroran. As Muroran City's first regional development cooperative team, he was involved in the promotion of the city's tourism and the management of outdoor events. Currently, under the trade name of BROCKEN, he works with creators in various regions and undertakes a wide range of projects including magazine and web planning and editing, logo design, and video production.
