【Shizuoka, Shizuoka City】Ichimatsuen, A Renowned Restaurant in the Maruko Area Famous for Its Tororo

Ichimatsuen is a Japanese restaurant located in a quiet area surrounded by the natural beauty of Shizuoka City.

Here, you can enjoy the local specialty: ‘tororo’ as well as fresh local seafood.

The tororo and barley rice served at this historic restaurant, which is featured in Utagawa Hiroshige’s famous “Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō,” are exceptional.

tororo: grated yam, typically Japanese yams (such as nagaimo or yamaimo), that has a sticky, slimy texture. It is often served as a topping for rice, noodles, or in soups.

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858): was a renowned Japanese ukiyoe artist, famous for landscape prints like “The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” and “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.” His work influenced Western Impressionists like Van Gogh.

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About: Ichimatsuen

Ichimatsu-en is renowned for its specialty: tororo

The main ingredient of tororo, natural yam (yamaimo), has long been appreciated as a nutritious food known for its health benefits.

At Ichimatsuen, this tororo is served with barley rice, providing a perfect balance of texture and taste. The restaurant’s tranquil ambiance and traditional cuisine offer a nostalgic glimpse into Japan’s past. This setting allows guests to enjoy a nutrient-packed meal while connecting with the rich culinary heritage of the region.

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When dining at Ichimatsuen, take a moment to reflect on the past. Located in a historic post town, this restaurant once served as a resting spot for travelers during the Edo period, where many would enjoy the tororo barley rice to regain strength for the next leg of their journey over the mountains.