Located about halfway between Sapporo and Hakodate, Minatomare Suttu is a roadside station overlooking the Suttu Fishing Port. Join us as we introduce the charms of Minatomare Suttu, situated along the scenic Route 229, a perfect stop on your drive!

Find Delicious Processed Seafood like Suttu's Famous Simmered Whitebait!

The interior has a very stylish atmosphere, with sea and fishery motifs befitting a port town. On the first floor, you'll find a shop and a food corner. The shop sells processed seafood products like Suttu's specialty, simmered whitebait (tsukudani), and dried cherry salmon & salmon jerky (toba). You can also find handmade crafts by local artists from the town.

In addition, you can enjoy specialties, alcoholic beverages, and ice cream from neighboring towns, not just Suttu. The provision of free drinking water is also a welcome feature for drivers.

Indulge in Exquisite Gourmet Dishes like "Suttu Hokke Meshi" and "Nishin Soba"

When it comes to Suttu's specialties, seafood is the star! The station offers a diverse food menu, including "Suttu Hokke Meshi" (Atka mackerel rice bowl) and "Nishin Soba" (soba noodles with herring), as well as seasonal, limited-time offerings like sea urchin rice bowls and creative dishes using yellowtail.

Photo courtesy of: Roadside Station Minatomare Suttu

Among the original menu items is a "seasonal ramen" that showcases the creative ideas of the roadside station staff. You might discover a new flavor with every visit!

Photo courtesy of: Roadside Station Minatomare Suttu

Kids and Adults Can Take a Break in the 2nd Floor Rest Area

Up on the second floor, there is a rest area and a kids' space with a view of the fishing port. Also on display are panels and manga works by Mr. Takashi Honjo, a manga artist from Suttu Town.

Incidentally, Suttu Town's mascot character, "Futa-kun," was also designed by Mr. Honjo. You can find Futa-kun on posters and signs all over town, so try looking for him.

The station sometimes hosts photo exhibitions by the "Suttu Photography Club," a group of local photography enthusiasts. Through their photos, you might discover the wonderful spots and charms of Suttu.

Suttu: A Port Town That Prospered from Herring Fishing

The Roadside Station "Minatomare Suttu" is adjacent to the Suttu Port. As you park your car, a weathered wooden boat catches your eye. According to the description, it is a herring fishing boat that was actually used in this area in the past.

Nearby, a signpost for the "Nishin Kaido" (Herring Road) stands, conveying the history of Suttu's prosperity from herring fishing. After the herring began to disappear, Suttu Town developed by focusing on "cultivation fishery," such as scallop and oyster farming.

As you go up the stairs from the parking lot to the building, you'll find a refreshing terrace seating area on the fishing port side. On a sunny day, it's a great spot to relax and feel the sea breeze.

Recommended for both a break during your drive and for lunch, be sure to stop by the Roadside Station Minatomare Suttu!

Roadside Station Minatomare Suttu

■Address: 29-1 Oiso-cho, Suttu-cho, Suttu-gun, Hokkaido
■Hours
・Summer (Apr-Sep) 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
・Winter (Oct-Mar) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
■Closed
・Summer (Apr-Sep) Open daily
・Winter (Oct-Mar) 1st & 3rd Monday of each month *If it is a public holiday, closed the next day. Year-end and New Year holidays.
■Phone: 0136-62-2550

See details for "Roadside Station Minatomare Suttu" on Domingo

■Website: https://suttufan.com/roadside/

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