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Why fish is delicious

Kii Channel: Enjoy luxurious seafood

Located in Hatsushima Town, Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, Matsubayashi, a restaurant serving local Kishu fish, is a guesthouse located right next to the sea.There is a fishing port near our inn, which is also a treasure trove of fresh seafood caught in the local Kii Channel.
If you want to eat really delicious fish, come to Minshuku Matsubayashi, a Kishu local fish restaurant!
  • ■Reason 1: From the rich local fishing grounds of the Kii Channel!

    Fresh fish caught that morning are caught off the coast of Arita City, Wakayama Prefecture, in a traditional fishing method that has been passed down since ancient times.
    It was caught using the traditional fishing method of "octagonal net fishing."Octagonal net fishing is a type of fixed net fishing carried out by fishermen with extensive knowledge of fish habits and tidal currents, using delicate techniques, and is characterized by the fact that it allows the fish to be caught carefully without causing any unnecessary stress to them.

    They set out to fish every morning at sunrise and ship out the fish that was just caught that day while still fresh.Because it is delivered from the ocean to our hotel via the shortest route possible, the flesh is firm and has excellent flavor.Enjoy eating a fish that is filled with the pride of local fishermen and the bounty of nature.
      • Fresh seafood delivered from the Kii Channel, a treasure trove of seafood
        In the fertile waters of the Kii Channel, a wide variety of seafood is caught each season, including the local specialty, Tatsugahamo.
        Our accommodation is located right next to the sea and is able to purchase fish directly from the fishing port, so we can serve you freshly caught fish in an extremely fresh state.
  • ■Reason 2. Carefully selected fresh fish delivered directly from the fishing port!

    Our company holds the right to bid, and the president personally inspects and purchases fresh local fish that have just been landed at the local fishing port.

    Every morning, the president himself visits the fishing port and selects the best fish with his many years of experience and a keen eye.
    From the many fish available, we carefully select each one based on freshness, fat content, and meat quality.
    All of the fish delivered directly from the fishing port is in the best condition and delivered straight to our customers.

    We are confident in the freshness, taste, and quality of our products.
    Enjoy our passion for local fish.
      • We want to deliver "really delicious fish" -- the president purchases them directly at the fishing port!
        "I want you to eat something delicious! "
        With this in mind, our president himself visits the fishing port near our inn every morning to purchase the freshest fish.

        With our customers' smiles in mind, we carefully select each fish using our many years of experience and a keen eye.We are proud to serve all of our carefully selected fish.

        Please enjoy eating the fresh fish that our president is so passionate about.
  • ■Reason 3. We provide fresh fish, fresh from the auction, on the same day at its freshest!

    The fresh fish purchased at the market is sent directly to the inn.The ingredients are prepared by our chefs on the same day they are purchased, ensuring they are extremely fresh.This dish, which is made without any unnecessary additions and brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients to the fullest, is truly a "blessing of the sea."
    Please relax and enjoy the luxury of tasting freshly caught fish as is.
    • Carefully selected fresh fish delivered with passion from Matsubayashi!
      • Natural Quest
        Grouper is caught almost throughout the year, but at Minshuku Matsubayashi we only serve carefully selected wild grouper.

        Wild grouper is extremely rare, and even expert fishermen have difficulty catching large numbers.

        The taste is light yet rich with fat.
        It is a high-class fish that boasts exceptional deliciousness, so much so that it is said that "once you have tasted grouper, you will never be able to eat any other fish."
      • Conger eel
        "Tatsugahamo" is a high-quality product of Wakayama Prefecture.
        This is a high-quality local fish that has been certified as "Premier Wakayama."
        The mild and elegant white flesh is delicious in a variety of dishes, such as scalded, tempura, and hot pot dishes.It is also extremely nutritional, containing plenty of high-quality protein and vitamin A, so it is expected to be effective in improving eyesight and creating beautiful skin.
      • Japanese Spiny Lobster
        Wakayama Prefecture boasts one of the largest catches of spiny lobster in the country.
        The wild Ise Lobster that grow up on this rich ria coastline are
        It boasts a firm, plump texture and deep flavor.

        It is highly nutritious, high in protein, low in calories and cholesterol.In addition, it is rich in collagen, calcium, and vitamin E, which are beneficial for beauty and health.

        Its rich flavor and high nutritional value make it a seafood loved by many.
      • Hairtail
        Wakayama Prefecture boasts the highest catch of hairtail fish in Japan and is known as one of the richest fishing grounds in the country.Fresh hairtail fish are landed at Tatsugahama every day, and in Arita City, where Kishu Local Fish Restaurant Minshuku Matsubayashi is located, hairtail fish dishes have long been a familiar delicacy.

        Although fatty, the hairtail fish has a light and elegant flavor and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, including as sashimi or grilled.
      • We deliver the freshest, most delicious fish!
        Located in Hatsushima Town, Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, Matsubayashi, serving Kishu local fish cuisine, is a homely guesthouse located right next to the sea.The local fishing port is located very close to the inn, and fresh seafood caught in the fertile waters of the Kii Channel is delivered every day.

        This region is known as a "treasure trove of seafood," as it is blessed with a wide variety of seafood every season, and our inn serves dishes made with local fish caught that day.