Dining

In Wakayama, home to bountiful nature, you can sample fresh foods from both land and sea. Be sure not to miss trying the seafood – Wakayama is well known even within Japan for its plentiful fishing grounds. Among these, fresh tuna (Wakayama lands more tuna than anywhere else in Japan) and Longtooth Grouper, which is known as the "phantom fish," are particularly exceptional. You can also enjoy delicate and dynamic Japanese cuisine together with sake and umeshu (plum liqueur) made in Wakayama. Wakayama Ramen, which is becoming more popular throughout the nation, is a type of local cuisine which is a vital part of daily life for Wakayama residents. Many people come from outside the prefecture to eat this ramen. There are many other types of regional cuisine in Wakayama which are beloved by locals including mehari zushi(sushi wrapped in pickled mustard leaves), kakinoha zushi (sushi wrapped in Japanese persimmon leaves), and chagayu (roasted tea rice porridge). Each of these fascinating dishes has connections with Wakayama's natural features and history.

 

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