Odawara Fishing Port- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
This time, my husband drove to Odawara Fishing Port, about an hour from Tokyo by a car, to enjoy some fresh seafood. While Tsukiji and Toyosu have now taken on more of a “touristy flavor,” Odawara feels like the most accessible place for Tokyo residents to experience truly local tastes. The port is especially famous for its horse mackerel, but all the other fish there are incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious.
Odawara Fishing Port- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
Odawara Port
生カキ- Odawara Fishing Port- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
生カキ- Odawara Fishing Port- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
Located in the Hayakawa district of Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Odawara Port is one of the region’s major fishing ports, known for its rich fishing grounds facing Sagami Bay.
Features
Positioned within Sagami Bay—one of Japan’s three major deep bays—the port is blessed with abundant seasonal seafood throughout the year. Local specialties such as horse mackerel (aji) and various coastal fish are especially famous. The surrounding area is lined with seafood restaurants and souvenir shops.
Access
The port is conveniently located about a 4–10 minute walk from JR Tokaido Line Hayakawa Station. For drivers, it’s about a 4-minute drive from the Odawara-Nishi IC on the Odawara-Atsugi Road. The port is also popular as a departure point for fishing boats.
Gourmet Spots
Half-Rare Fried Horse Mackerel Set- Odawara Fishing Port- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
生シラス- Odawara Fishing Port- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
Numerous restaurants near the port serve fresh seafood bowls and sushi.
One of the highlights is Sajirushi Shokudo, a seafood restaurant run by a fish wholesaler with a history of over 430 years. It’s famous for using freshly caught local fish. Their signature Half-Rare Fried Horse Mackerel offers a unique texture—crispy on the outside and tender inside. Because it’s a limited dish, visiting early in the day is recommended.
Location and Access
Address: 1-4-10 Hayakawa, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
About a 7-minute walk from JR Hayakawa Station. Free parking is available within the port area.
Business Hours
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (last order 3:30 PM). The restaurant is irregularly closed, so check the official website or social media for the latest updates before visiting.
Popular Dishes
Half-Rare Fried Horse Mackerel Set (¥2,000): Whole horse mackerel served with miso sauce or ponzu for different flavor experiences.
Special Sajirushi Seafood Bowl (¥2,000): A hearty bowl featuring the day’s fresh catch and a marinated horse mackerel fillet in soy sauce.
Five-Variety Sashimi Platter (¥1,800): Carefully selected fresh sashimi chosen by expert fishmongers.
さじるし食堂- Odawara Fishing Port- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
Odawara Fishing Port- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
The fresh fish at Odawara Port, especially the morning-caught local varieties delivered straight from Hayakawa Fishing Port, is truly exceptional. Handpicked by local fishermen, seafood like mackerel, horse mackerel, and 生シラス shines in sashimi or seafood rice bowls, letting you fully savor their pristine freshness.
