From Boat to Table – 九十九里伝統の味「漁師料理ばんや」/ Kujukuri Seafood Tradition
[Music] Hello everyone. Today I’ll introduce you to BA, the most famous seafood restaurant in Kujakuri, Chiba. From Tokyo or Chiba, take the JR SoU line or Kayo line. Transfer at Owami station to the Sotobo line, then change to the Toane line at Toane Station. From there, it’s about 22 minutes on the Kuukuri bus and a 6-minute walk from Fudo bus stop. It’s located right near Fodto Beach. In summer, this area is a hot spot for beachgoers, so even the nearby 7-Eleven has showers. The owner of BA is actually a fisherman himself. He wakes up at 3:00 a.m. every day to catch fish on his own boat. That’s why you’ll see the sign outside proudly saying Fisherman’s Restaurant. Thanks to his direct supply, you can enjoy seafood that’s incredibly fresh, something you won’t find at ordinary restaurants. Many celebrities have visited here, and it has over 2,000 reviews on Google Maps. The menu offers a wide variety. Local sashimi, tempora, fried dishes, set meals, and more. Today, I ordered two dishes featuring sardines. [Music] Looking around, you’ll notice the walls filled with celebrity photos and autographs. Since Kujukuri is also a surfing hot spot, even Takuya Kimura has visited here. This photo of a fishing boat says traditional Kuju Kuri Aguri Sen. The captain is the owner of this restaurant. Now, let’s start with the sardine sushi. [Music] The sardine itself is rich and fatty [Music] and the taste is wow delicious. The green onion and ginger garnish add a refreshing balance. It goes perfectly with beer. [Music] And finally, roasted dried sardines have arrived. This was the dish I really wanted to end with. Why? Because kujukuri has thrived on sardine fishing since the Edeto period. In those days, dried sardines were sent to Ado as fertilizer, bringing great prosperity to the town. These dried sardines capture the essence of Kuchukori’s sun, wind, and air, the very flavor of this land. Simple, yet it connects you to the history of the Edeto era. [Music] And the taste is it’s fragrant, rich, and absolutely delicious. Oh, it smells the sardines are incredibly rich. Wa! I bit into the head and the fat burst out. You can even eat the head. The bittersweet flavor of the inards and the richness of the meat are perfectly balanced. Incredible. This is truly the taste of Kuja. [Music] For the return trip, I took the highway bus from Togani station to Tokyo. It only took a little over an hour to reach Yayu Terminal. I’m so glad I came to Ba. The fish here caught by a fisherman carrying on Kujukuri’s traditions is truly one of a kind. And drinking beer while savoring 400 years of history, nothing beats that. Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.
千葉県九十九里にある超人気店「漁師料理ばんや」を訪ねました。オーナー自ら毎朝漁に出て仕入れる魚は、まさに“漁師直送”！
今回は新鮮で脂の乗ったイワシ寿司に丸干しを堪能しました。
九十九里は江戸時代からイワシ漁で栄えた町。
イワシ丸干しにはかつ「干鰯(ほしか)」を感じさせる400年の歴史とこの土地ならではの風土が凝縮されています。
地元の味と歴史を感じられる「漁師料理ばんや」、ぜひ一度訪れてみてください！
アクセス
JR総武線・京葉線経由で外房線「大網駅」乗換え → 東金線「東金駅」からバス22分「不動堂」下車 → 徒歩6分。
不動堂海水浴場のすぐ近くです。
I visited Ryoshi Ryori Banya, one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Kujukuri, Chiba.
The owner himself goes fishing every morning, bringing in the day’s catch directly—truly “from boat to table.”
This time, we focused on their signature sardine dishes, full of rich flavor and freshness.
Kujukuri has thrived on sardine fishing since the Edo period, over 400 years ago.
The dried sardines here capture the essence of the region’s sun, wind, and air—a true taste of history and tradition.
If you’re visiting Chiba, don’t miss Banya, a fisherman’s restaurant unlike any other!
Access
From Tokyo/Chiba: Take JR Sobu Line or Keiyo Line, transfer at Oami Station to the Sotobo Line, then change to the Togane Line.
From Togane Station, take a 22-min Kujukuri bus to “Fudodo,” then a 6-min walk.
It’s right near Fudodo Beach.
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