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"Visually Stunning!" "Absolutely Delicious!" The Ultimate Lunch with Luxurious Sea Urchin and Oysters! Savor Local Ingredients at the Southern Tip of Hokkaido
An hour's drive from Hakodate City, in the town of Shiriuchi surrounded by the sea and mountains, lies Murakamiya Inn, a guesthouse that serves dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Their seasonal limited-time lunch menu, available every spring, has been drawing a lot of attention on social media, with comments like "Found something amazing!" and "I want to eat this so badly!"
"This is Heaven" - A Supremely Lavish Lunch in a Hidden Gem of Southern Hokkaido
The sea urchin bowl season finally starts tomorrow, 5/13 (Mon)!! 💪
If you're in Hokkaido, you have to try the sea urchin bowl at Murakamiya!
We look forward to seeing you 🙇♀️!
Everyone is enjoying the sea urchin and oysters 💁♀️
Source: @murakamiya854's post
This luxurious menu, featuring generous portions of sea urchin and plump oysters, is a dream come true for seafood lovers. It showcases the best of local ingredients from the Koyaishi district of Shiriuchi, and just looking at the photos is enough to make your stomach rumble. We spoke with the manager, Mr. Ichinoya, about the charm of Murakamiya Inn, which attracts crowds of customers not just from the local area, but from all over Japan.
"I was sure it would attract people" - Proud Dishes Highlighting Local Ingredients
How did Murakamiya Inn get its start?
We purchased this property as-is in 2018 and opened it as Murakamiya Inn. We started offering lunch service during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Since there were few restaurants utilizing local ingredients, I was confident that this would definitely attract people.
The staff of Murakamiya Inn
Your dishes are very popular. What kind of menu do you offer?
From April to May, the "Shiriuchi Oyster and Chive Set" is popular, and from June to mid-September, the "Fresh Sea Urchin Bowl" is a big hit.
In addition, we serve wild vegetables I've foraged, fish I've caught, and Ezo deer I've hunted myself. The Roasted Ezo Deer Bowl is also available throughout the season from April to mid-September.
"Shiriuchi Oyster and Chive Set" 2,200 yen (tax included)
"Fresh Sea Urchin Bowl" 4,200 yen (tax included)
"Roasted Ezo Deer Bowl" 2,000 yen (tax included)
Sometimes, the manager serves fish he caught himself
Could you recommend how visitors should spend their time in the area?
When you come to Shiriuchi, I really want everyone to experience this one-day itinerary: take the Yagoshi Cruise, have lunch at Murakamiya, and then relax at Shiriuchi Onsen before heading home. I hope people will fall in love with Shiriuchi.
The "Full Shiriuchi Experience Course" posted on their official X account
Murakamiya Inn is Open Until Mid-September
Pets are welcome at the terrace seats
The manager's recommended course: relax at Shiriuchi Onsen after lunch
The manager says, "I want to make the local people happy" and "I want people to love our town." You can enjoy these dishes, filled with love for Shiriuchi, annually from April to mid-September. The inn welcomes guests for lunch only as well as for overnight stays, so why not visit Shiriuchi this summer and experience its charm for yourself?
Murakamiya Inn
■Address: 175 Koyaishi, Shiriuchi-cho, Kamiiso-gun
■Lunch Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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