Dining in Kuji

Restaurant - Yujikita - Yajikita is a friendly, long-running seafood spot just a few minutes from Kuji Station. It's the kind of place where locals gather for fresh Sanriku sashimi, oysters, and seasonal specialties. It's unpretentious, warm, and all about the catch of the day. You'll get a real taste of Kuji's coastal food culture here.

Address: 3-14 Chuo, Kuji, Iwate 028-0061, Japan.

Restaurant - Janome - Janome Sushi is a longstanding local spot in central Kuji, serving classic sushi and seasonal seafood from the Sanriku coast. The atmosphere is relaxed and down-to-earth, with a counter and a few tables, the kind of place where you can settle in and let the chef guide you through the day's best fish

Address: 1-15 Juhachinichimachi, Kuji, Iwate 028-0065, Japan

Restaurant - Koryu - Koryu is one of Kuji's longtime understated gems. A traditional kappo style restaurant near the station, known for its unagi and classic Japanese set meals. In Owen's story, Koryu is where he spent many evenings and where much of his life in Kuji quietly unfolded.

Address: 1-12 Tatsumicho, Kuji, Iwate 028-0055, Japan

Bar - Noben’bar - Noben'bar is a cozy little hideaway in Kuji, known for its warm atmosphere, good whisky, and shelves of vinyl. It's intimate and laid back, with a jazz record or mellow playlist in the background. It's the kind of place where conversations just linger.

Address: Happiness Building, second floor, 8-15 Kawasaki-cho, Kuji, Iwate, 028-0051, Japan

Bar - Siesta - Siesta is a small and welcoming evening bar in central Kuji, offering a relaxed place to unwind after a day exploring the city. With its intimate atmosphere and friendly local feel, it's a good spot to settle in over a drink and enjoy the quieter side of Kuji's nightlife.

Address: 2-52 Honcho, Kuji, Iwate 028-0052, Japan.