{"id":653907,"date":"2025-05-08T20:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T20:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/653907\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T20:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T20:00:02","slug":"uozu-toyama-komasa-sushi-%e2%98%85%e2%98%85fresh-toyama-bay-sushi-from-the-uozu-coastline%e2%98%85%e2%98%85%e5%af%8c%e5%b1%b1%e7%9c%8c%e9%ad%9a%e6%b4%a5%e5%b8%82%e5%b0%8f%e6%94%bf%e5%af%bf%e5%8f%b8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/653907\/","title":{"rendered":"Uozu, Toyama | KOMASA SUSHI \u2605\u2605Fresh Toyama Bay Sushi from the Uozu Coastline\u2605\u2605\u5bcc\u5c71\u770c\u9b5a\u6d25\u5e02\u5c0f\u653f\u5bff\u53f8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"Uozu, Toyama | KOMASA SUSHI \u2605\u2605Fresh Toyama Bay Sushi from the Uozu Coastline\u2605\u2605\u5bcc\u5c71\u770c\u9b5a\u6d25\u5e02\u5c0f\u653f\u5bff\u53f8\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/215Yxcix0LM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\nUozu, Toyama | KOMASA SUSHI \u2605\u2605Fresh Toyama Bay Sushi from the Uozu Coastline\u2605\u2605\u5bcc\u5c71\u770c\u9b5a\u6d25\u5e02\u5c0f\u653f\u5bff\u53f8<\/p>\n<p>Komasa Sushi (\u5c0f\u653f\u5bff\u53f8) is a renowned sushi restaurant located in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Situated just a 5-minute walk from Uozu Station, it offers a convenient dining option for both locals and tourists. The establishment is celebrated for its fresh, seasonal seafood sourced directly from Uozu Port, ensuring high-quality dishes that highlight the region&#8217;s maritime bounty.<\/p>\n<p>One of the standout dishes at Komasa Sushi is the &#8220;Buri Daikon&#8221; (yellowtail with radish), a local specialty that has garnered acclaim among patrons \ue200cite\ue202turn0search0\ue201. The restaurant offers a variety of sushi options, including a chef&#8217;s selection featuring nine pieces of nigiri sushi, providing a comprehensive taste of the day&#8217;s freshest catches \ue200cite\ue202turn0search2\ue201.\ue206<\/p>\n<p>The interior of Komasa Sushi is designed to accommodate various dining preferences, featuring 46 seats, including 10 counter spots and 36 tatami-style seating areas. Private rooms are available for groups ranging from 4 to over 30 people, making it suitable for both intimate meals and larger gatherings. The restaurant maintains a welcoming atmosphere, with many families and groups enjoying their meals in a relaxed setting.<\/p>\n<p>Operating hours are from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM on weekdays, with extended hours until 4:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, catering to late-night diners. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times, to ensure seating.<\/p>\n<p>For those seeking an authentic sushi experience in Uozu, Komasa Sushi offers a delightful combination of fresh ingredients, skilled preparation, and a welcoming environment.<\/p>\n<p>Toyama Bay, located on the northern coast of Japan\u2019s Honshu Island, is renowned for its deep waters, nutrient-rich currents, and exceptional seafood, making it one of the best regions in Japan for fresh sushi. Surrounded by the dramatic Tateyama Mountain Range, the bay\u2019s unique geography contributes to a thriving marine ecosystem. Deep-sea fish and other delicacies are brought ashore daily, often within hours of being caught, earning Toyama Bay the nickname \u201cNature\u2019s Fish Tank.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One of the region\u2019s most famous offerings is the **firefly squid** (*hotaru ika*), which glows with a magical blue light during spawning season and is prized for its delicate flavor and seasonal exclusivity. Another standout is **white shrimp** (*shiro ebi*), often referred to as the \u201cjewel of Toyama Bay.\u201d These shrimp are sweet, translucent, and served raw or lightly blanched in local sushi dishes. In the colder months, **yellowtail** (*buri*) becomes the star, particularly the mature winter buri, which is fatty, flavorful, and a regional delicacy.<\/p>\n<p>The freshness of Toyama Bay\u2019s seafood is central to its sushi culture. Many local sushi chefs emphasize minimal seasoning to let the natural taste of the fish shine through. Sushi here often showcases a direct sea-to-table experience, with morning catches served by lunchtime.<\/p>\n<p>Sushi restaurants around the bay\u2014from upscale establishments to cozy, family-run shops\u2014offer omakase (chef\u2019s choice) courses highlighting the best daily catches. In particular, Uozu, Himi, and Imizu are towns noted for their exceptional sushi offerings. Visitors can even enjoy \u201cToyama Bay Sushi,\u201d a branded sushi experience promoted by local tourism boards to celebrate the freshness and variety of seafood from the region.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned sushi enthusiast or trying it for the first time, Toyama Bay offers a one-of-a-kind culinary journey rooted in freshness, tradition, and the bounty of the sea. @TastyWaterOM<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uozu, Toyama | KOMASA SUSHI \u2605\u2605Fresh Toyama Bay Sushi from the Uozu Coastline\u2605\u2605\u5bcc\u5c71\u770c\u9b5a\u6d25\u5e02\u5c0f\u653f\u5bff\u53f8 Komasa Sushi (\u5c0f\u653f\u5bff\u53f8) i<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":653908,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[144719],"tags":[115823,343902,31038,1196,374591,423,374592,242913,374590,1532,51164,1395,15550,9613,297551,151799,81472,151796,151797,151798,374593,242912,31042,67190,22988,374596,374595,1584,144809,151800,151801,42214,4209,144522,32136,14152,704,374594,57916,100407,74723],"class_list":{"0":"post-653907","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-toyama","8":"tag-uozu","9":"tag-buri","10":"tag-cuisine","11":"tag-delicious","12":"tag-firefly-squid","13":"tag-food","14":"tag-glass-shrimp","15":"tag-hamachi","16":"tag-komasa","17":"tag-restaurant","18":"tag-restaurants","19":"tag-sushi","20":"tag-tasty","21":"tag-toyama","22":"tag-toyama-bay","23":"tag-toyama-cuisine","24":"tag-toyama-food","25":"tag-toyama-prefecture","26":"tag-toyama-restaurant","27":"tag-toyama-restaurants","28":"tag-white-shrimp","29":"tag-yellowtail","30":"tag-yummy","31":"tag-67190","32":"tag-22988","33":"tag-374596","34":"tag-374595","35":"tag-1584","36":"tag-144809","37":"tag-151800","38":"tag-151801","39":"tag-42214","40":"tag-4209","41":"tag-144522","42":"tag-32136","43":"tag-14152","44":"tag-704","45":"tag-374594","46":"tag-57916","47":"tag-100407","48":"tag-74723"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653907","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=653907"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653907\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/653908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=653907"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=653907"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=653907"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}