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Umi no Eki Shioji
A barbecue spot in a fishing town where you can enjoy fresh seafood on the spot.
Located in Hinase-cho, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, Umi no Eki Shioji is a barbecue facility directly operated by the Hinase Fisheries Cooperative. It sits across from the fresh fish market Gomi no Ichi. Because you can enjoy seafood landed by local fishermen right on the spot, it is widely used by both tourists and local residents.
Barbecue is available by reservation up to the day before. Each table is available for 90 minutes, and plans include charcoal, a grill net, tongs, and other essentials. You can enjoy charcoal-grilled seafood such as oysters, shrimp, clams, and turban shells purchased at Gomi no Ichi without bringing anything. While taking in the seaside aroma, you can savor the concentrated umami of fresh seafood. The lively crackling sound of the charcoal fire is part of the appeal as well.
The facility also has a Poplar convenience store, stocked with a wide selection of drinks such as juice, beer, and wine, as well as frozen ingredients for barbecue. Fresh local products from Hinase and nearby areas are also sold here. You will also find processed seafood products, handmade items by local residents, and many souvenirs from Okayama. Loved by many, it is a place where you can enjoy fresh seafood while experiencing the atmosphere of a fishing town.
Highlights
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A barbecue facility in Hinase-cho, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, directly operated by the Hinase Fisheries Cooperative.
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You can enjoy seafood caught by local fishermen on the spot.
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Reservations are required, with 90 minutes per table, and you can come empty-handed.
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You can enjoy the lively barbecue atmosphere and the rich flavor of seafood.
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Popular with tourists thanks to the attached convenience store and its selection of local processed goods and Okayama souvenirs.
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Oyster season runs from November to the end of March, but the facility is open year-round
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A wide selection of Okayama souvenirs and fresh local products from Hinase and nearby areas
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Handmade goods by local women and processed seafood products line the shelves
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If you buy rice at Poplar, they will turn it into anago rice bowl
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can I make a reservation?
Reservations are accepted on the official website.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
Hinase Natural Hot Spring Hoshinoyu is about an 8-minute walk away, and Minato no Mieru Oka Park is Approx. 7 minutes away by car.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 海の駅しおじ
- Postal Code
- 701-3204
- Address
- 801-8 Hinase, Hinase-cho, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
- Phone
- 0869-72-2201
- Hours
- Poplar 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Seafood Barbecue 9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Closed on
- Year-end and New Year holidays
- Price Range
- Seating fee: 2,800 yen per table (up to 5 people), 90 minutes, tax included
- Access
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1) Approx. 10 minutes on foot from JR Ako Line Hinase Station
2) Approx. 20 minutes by car from Sanyo Expressway Ako IC, Approx. 7 minutes by car from Okayama Blue Line Bizen-Hinase IC - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)