Kushimoto

Top Places to Visit

Oshima Port

Oshima Port (大島港 Ōshima-kō) - the site of the annual Boat Race Festival is not much to look at itself, but it offers an amazing view of Kushimoto Harbor and the... more

Okyoro Art Museum

Okyoro Art Museum (串本応挙芦雪館 Kushimoto Ōkyoro Setsukan) - housed within the Muryou-Ji (無量寺) Buddhist temple, this art museum prides itself as being Japan's ... more

Kashino Lighthouse

Kashino Lighthouse (樫野埼灯台 Kashino Tōdai) - Japan's oldest stone lighthouse and is still in use. Also known for being the home of an Englishman who tended to the... more

Umikongo Rock Formations

Umikongo Rock Formations (海金剛 Umikongō) - Rock formations taking on strangely recognizable shapes, such as pyramids and lion masks. Declared in 1983 by Asahi ... more

Shichi-kawa Dam

Shichi-kawa Dam (七川ダム Shichi-kawa Damu) - Recreational area popular during the cherry blossom viewing season with spectacular views. 40 minute drive from ...

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Top Places to Eat

Oak

Oak (レストランオーク) - Fairly drab and uninspired family restaurant chain serving typical Japanese and Western meals. Next to Tsutaya. Full meals ¥1000 up.

Katsuo

Katsuo (鰹・カツオ) - bonito (aka skipjack tuna) caught through local "kenken" style fly fishing. One of Kushimoto's more important exports.

Sun Doria

Sun Doria (サンドリア) - Locally owned family restaurant. As the name states, they specialize in Japanese-style doria (casseroles), but also carry standard Japanese ... more

Hikochan

Hikochan (彦ちゃん) - Local izakaya that takes advantage of the local seafood. Known for Ochazuke Rice & Tea Porridge (お茶漬け), Miso Yakisoba (味噌焼ソバ), Minced Bonito (... more

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Top Shopping Places

A-coop Supermarket

A-Coop Supermarket （Aコープ) - Chain supermarket, good selection of bento boxes and fresh sushi to-go. On Route 41, across the street from Kushimoto Junior High ...

Tsutaya

Tsutaya - Books, music, and movies. On Route 42 across from the Okuwa Shopping Center.

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