Karafuto Shokudo
樺太食堂
A seafood rice bowl restaurant at the tip of Nosappu Cape, founded in 1976, famous for its “Unbeatable Fresh Sea Urchin Rice Bowl.”
A seafood restaurant founded in 1976 at the tip of Nosappu Cape, with views of the Sea of Japan and Rishiri Fuji. Its most popular dish is the “Unbeatable Fresh Sea Urchin Rice Bowl.” Other options include a sea urchin and salmon roe rice bowl, and a rice bowl topped only with sea urchin, using sea urchin, salmon roe and scallops from northern waters. The restaurant first gained popularity through word of mouth among motorcycle riders. Reservations are not accepted, and seats fill up quickly after the 9 a.m. opening, so arriving early is recommended. In poor harvest years, some bowls may be unavailable. The fresh sea urchin rice bowl is about ¥3,400, and the sea-urchin-only bowl is nearly ¥6,000. The restaurant opens only during sea urchin season, so check the official X account before visiting.
Opening hours
9:00–15:00 (last order 14:30); varies by season. Open from late April to late September; closed in winter.
Nearby sights
- Noshappu Kanryu Aquarium
- Cape Noshappu & Wakkanai Lighthouse
- Wakkanai Park & Gate of Ice and Snow
- Wakkanai Station
- Wakkanai North Breakwater Dome
- Wakkanai Fukuko Market
- Soya Hills White Road
- Cape Soya