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【Odawara, Kanagawa】Fishing Port TOTOCO Odawara: A Seafood Lover’s Paradise

Fishing Port TOTOCO Odawara is a lively center of Japanese culinary tradition, offering fresh fish, live seafood, and processed marine products sourced from Sagami Bay, one of Japan’s three major deep bays.

Short Video Highlighting Fishing Port TOTOCO

About: TOTOCO

The name “TOTOCO” comes from the Japanese word for fish, “toto,” symbolizing a treasure trove of marine delights. Designed to appeal to visitors of all ages, TOTOCO Odawara offers more than 1,800 products, including local specialties like dried fish and kamaboko, as well as culinary treasures that aim to promote Japanese food culture internationally.

The facility also features a restaurant where you can enjoy dishes made with locally sourced, fresh seafood while taking in scenic views of the harbor. Highlights include the seafood rice bowls and sashimi platters, celebrated for their exceptional freshness and flavor.

Kamaboko is made from minced white fish meat and is typically shaped into a rectangular block.

Other Highlights:

Fishing Port TOTOCO Odawara offers a range of attractions, including local goods and souvenir shops, eateries, and an observation terrace with stunning ocean views. The on-site restaurant serves freshly prepared meals, with dishes like seafood rice bowls and sashimi platters which are both highly recommended. Enjoy breathtaking sea views as you dine, making your meal a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Explore a variety of local specialties, such as dried fish, handicrafts, and unique souvenirs, perfect for mementos of your trip. Here are 2 must-visit spots within the facility.

Odawara Fishing Port – Toto Maru Shokudo

Known as the “Kitchen of Odawara Fishing Port,” this eatery offers an extensive selection of dishes made with fresh seafood. Signature items include towering seafood rice bowls, thick-cut sashimi platters, and aromatic seafood ramen. The standout is the Toto Maru Summit Bowl, an indulgent dish piled high with a variety of fresh fish.

Odawara Fishing Port Pudding

At Odawara Gyoko Pudding, the dessert selection features playful and imaginative designs inspired by the sea. Popular treats include the vibrant Odawara Fishing Port Pudding: resembling fish swimming in a bowl, Umi no Soda: which captures the essence of the ocean, and Milk Soft Ice Cream: topped with monaka wafers shaped like local specialties. These delightful sweets are the perfect way to take a sweet break during your exploration.

monaka: sweet sandwich cookie that has a very light crunchy texture. The ice cream cone comes to mind when I think of similarity

Location and Official Website:

  • Name: Fishing Port TOTOCO Odawara {漁港の駅TOTOCO小田原}
  • Address: 1-28 Hayakawa, Odawara City (Odawara Port Exchange Promotion Facility)
  • Business Hours:
    • 1st Floor: 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • 2nd Floor: 10:00am – 5:00pm (Last Order: 4:00pm)
    • 3rd Floor: 10:50am – 5:00pm (Last Order: 4:00pm)
  • Closed: Open year-round
  • Contact: 0465-20-6336
  • Official Website: Link

Note: Information is accurate at the time of publication. Please check the official website for updates on hours or closures before visiting.


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Hello! Nice to meet you My name is Miu Iwabuchi working as an English Translator at Hinotori. I was born in Japan in a place called Iwate and moved to Colorado (USA) at the age of 2 due to my parents job. I graduated high school and moved back to Japan to go to College. I now finished college and currently living in Japan trying to get the experience I missed. I hope to deliver the heartwarming message that Hinotori wants to deliver to the readers we come across so that it can someday lead to them getting the full traditional experience of this place: Japan.