Yaizu Bonito: Superb Pole-and-Line Catch from Japan's Top Bonito Landing Port

Japan's Top Bonito Landing

Yaizu City in central Shizuoka is a port town boasting Japan's largest bonito landing volume. High-freshness bonito landed from offshore fishing is landed daily, supporting Yaizu's food culture.

Bonito Tataki and Sashimi

Yaizu bonito has high freshness, enjoyable in various dishes including sashimi, bonito tataki (sashimi with only surface seared), and okaka (dried bonito). Fresh bonito cuisine from freshly landed fish can be enjoyed at restaurants and sushi shops in Yaizu City.

Yaizu Food Culture

Yaizu is also famous as a "katsuobushi (dried bonito)" production area with various products using katsuobushi made. "Fish Center" around Yaizu Port allows purchasing fresh seafood, popular facility for tourists too.