Izu Okada
Craving a Fresh Seafood Feast?
If you’re a lover of fresh seafood, sashimi and delicious teishoku sets, then Izu Okada (Oakada on google maps) is an absolute stopping point after you’ve had a day exploring the beautiful Minami no Sakura and the Nanohana field nearby. It’s an easy 2 min walk from the Nanohana field.
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Welcome to Okada Restaurant
Established in 1985, Okada has a lovely traditional Japanese interior with tatami sitting areas, or table options. Numerous washi art hangs on the walls and is also available to purchase individually as washi sheets. There are several areas to sit, with the open more casual dining hall. If you’re a bigger group, they can also partition to create separate smaller or larger halls depending on group size. There is also a private room available if you wish to be away from it all.
Delicious Fresh Crab!
A serious feast to be had, when these are in season! At first you might not think there’s a lot of meat in them, but I now understand when in Japanese supermarkets those long crab sticks that look almost too perfect to be real come from!
They also specialize in the regions prized fish: Kinmedai (one of my favourite fishes to eat) which is essentially a red snapper.
Tempura Crab & Teishoku Sets
Okada’s banquet and special dishes like the crab (tempura, boiled etc), the steamed red snapper and huge sashimi platter are utterly delicious and perfect for a large group, however if it’s just you and one other, never fear their teishoku dishes (below) are just as filling and delicious. There are various teishoku options available, sashimi, tempura, steamed fish etc all coming with various side dishes and of course miso soup, rice & pickles.
Prices start from 1700JPY for a Teishoku Lunch Set
If one wishes, you can also order ala carte or do a combination of both.
OTHER PLACES TO STAY / THINGS TO DO
Minami Izu - a quieter alternative to Kawazu to see early blooming sakura
Kawazu Zakura - catch the early blooming deep pink Sakura in February
Hanareya Ishidaya - A gorgeous traditional onsen ryokan stay right in Kawazu. Rooms with private outdoor onsen available.
Seiryuso - Relax in Shizuoka’s countryside at this stunning traditional onsen ryokan with an onsen heated swimming pool
Funado no Banya - soak in this beloved public onsen with ocean views
TRAVEL FURTHER
Kyoto Prefecture - no matter how popular Kyoto is, it will always be a favourite destination
Tokyo Prefecture - discover the local charms of Tokyo from a long term resident
Nagano Prefecture - explore Japan’s 4th largest prefecture, lush with nature, culture and onsen
Tochigi Prefecture - an easy trip from Tokyo, immerse yourself in nature, onsen, ancient shrines & temples
