MoguKaru-san is on the move! The final episode! We've gathered all the delicious things from Manazuru.

You'll be amazed by the fresh seafood prepared by a sushi chef right in front of you!!!
Edomae Tsuruzushi

The local nigiri sushi, which uses freshly caught local ingredients delivered directly from Manazuru Port, is made by a chef who has been making the sushi for over 30 years since the restaurant first opened, providing an authentic taste.
The restaurant's sushi skills are so good that there are regulars who travel all the way from Tokyo and Kyoto to try the sushi, and the 10 types of toppings change daily depending on the catch. They even prepare sushi from the fish tank inside the restaurant.
The fish we had that day were flounder, live horse mackerel, squid, golden-eyed snapper, amberjack, spiny lobster, filefish with liver, black rockfish, target sea bream, and stone snapper.
As expected, the nigiri sushi is made using only fresh ingredients, and can be summed up in one word: "Delicious!" Among them, the filefish liver topping, which is at its fattiest right now, is an absolute delicacy! Please enjoy it.

Edomae Tsuruzushi
384-1 Manazuru, Manazuru-cho
TEL:0465-68-5577
Business hours: 11:00-20:30 Closed: Tuesdays
Access: 1 minute walk from JR Manazuru Station

A local liquor store where neighbors gather from all over.
Kusayanagi Shop

"We wanted a private brand of shochu in Manazuru!" We were searching for a unique aged liquor when we came across this recommended shochu that we fell in love with and decided to include as one of Manazuru's treasures.The shochu is called "Manazuru People's Treasure."
The shochu, which is aged for seven years in oak barrels that were previously used to make sherry, has a faint pale golden color and a rich, woody aroma that lingers in your nostrils.
Although it has a high alcohol content of 25%, it is smooth on the palate and permeates the mouth with the deep richness and sweetness of brandy, making it a fine sake that you'll want to sip on while munching on dried fish and dried fruit.

Kusayanagi Shop
610-1 Manazuru, Manazuru-cho
TEL:0465-68-1255
FAX: 0465-68-1256 (※We also accept orders by fax)
Business hours: 9:00-21:00 Closed: Thursdays
Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Manazuru Station, 1 minute on foot from the bus stop "Higashijuku-naka" on the Hakone Tozan Bus bound for Cape Manazuru from JR Manazuru Station

Enjoy a luxurious lunch or tea time in a relaxing cafe space while looking out at the harbor.
Octopus pillow

The two-story cafe, which was renovated from a former guesthouse and has a warm wooden interior, offers a special experience as you gaze out over the small but well-kept garden and the harbor below.
The fish curry is made with mackerel simmered until it is so tender you can eat the bones, and is made with coconut milk, giving it a mild, sour flavor.
The accompanying kumquat and carrot salad has a nice texture, and the sweetness of the carrots and the sweet-sour taste of the kumquats fill your mouth. You'll want to munch on the whole bowl!
Surrounded by furniture and miscellaneous goods selected by the owner, it is a cozy space where you will want to stay for a while.

Octopus pillow
701-1 Manazuru, Tsurumachi
TEL:0465-69-1331
Business hours: 10:00~17:00 Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Manazuru Station, 3 minutes on foot from the Nishihama bus stop on the Hakone Tozan Bus bound for Cape Manazuru from JR Manazuru Station

Located next to the tourist association! Close to the fishing port! Enjoy fresh seafood at a barbecue
Sumi Marche

This conveniently located spot is just a 0-minute walk from the sea! At the market, which sells locally caught seafood, vegetables, fruits, and local specialties, you can enjoy BBQing the ingredients sold in the store over charcoal on the spot!
The seafood is delicious, with the flavor brought out to the max by being slowly grilled over charcoal. The fatty dried fish is hot and juicy, and even the skin is grilled to a fragrant finish, so you can eat it whole!
If you don't know how to grill it, don't worry, the cheerful staff will kindly check on you to make sure it's done.

Sumi Marche
965-2 Manazuru, Manazuru-cho
TEL:0465-43-6711
Business hours: 10:00-16:00 Closed: Tuesdays except for public holidays
Access: From JR Manazuru Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus bound for Cape Manazuru, then take the bus from the Nishihama stop, a 30-second walk

Fresh seafood served on a boat! Beautiful hostesses serve it efficiently
Sea urchin pure

The set meal, which includes a boat-shaped platter of seafood including spiny lobster, red sea bream, abalone, raw turban shells, raw sea urchin, and seared horse mackerel, accompanied by grilled dishes, miso soup, rice, and pickles, is so visually appealing that it will fill you up just by looking at it!
The live lobster and red sea bream are still vibrant and moving when they are brought to your table, allowing you to enjoy them while they're still fresh.
The fatty grilled salted shizu (ebo sea bream) has silky, fine-grained flesh and a delicate flavor that permeates your mouth.
The raw hijiki seaweed placed under the grilled shrimp is crunchy and feels like a salad. The final dish is a warm miso soup with the whole head of the spiny lobster that was just on the table.

Sea urchin pure
1161-7 Manazuru, Manazuru-cho
TEL:0465-68-1276
Business hours: 11:00-19:00 Closed: Thursdays (2nd Thursday and Friday are consecutive holidays)
Access: From JR Manazuru Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus bound for Cape Manazuru and get off at the Satochi bus stop.

A lovely couple runs this inn at the tip of a peninsula overlooking Mitsuishi in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Observation deck

Overlooking the cliffs of Mitsuishi, a famous spot at the southernmost tip of the Manazuru Peninsula to watch the first sunrise of the year, and at a spectacular spot overlooking Sagami Bay, you can enjoy homemade meals made by the wife who loves to cook and the husband's skillful conversation that will bring a smile to your face.
This special curry is boldly topped with large shrimp and turban shells, and is packed with ingredients. The medium-spicy roux allows you to enjoy the seafood and tender pork belly at the same time, making it a very filling dish.
The pudding has a rich, firm texture and a sophisticated, subtly sweet flavor that pairs well with the bittersweet special brandy sauce that serves as a caramel substitute.
"Since you've come all the way to the tip of the cape," the couple said, welcoming us with a warm welcome. We were soothed and our stomachs and hearts were filled.

Observation deck
1175-1 Manazuru, Manazuru-cho
TEL:0465-68-5796
Business hours: 10:00-15:00 Closed: Irregular holidays
Access: From JR Manazuru Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus bound for Cape Manazuru, then walk for 3 minutes from the Cape Manazuru bus stop

Edited and photographed by Akiko Inoue (MAGCUL.NET)