What is “AJI” ?

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Aji is a common sight on Japanese dinner tables,
and along with saba, is the most common fish in Japanese seafood cuisine.
How good aji fry tastes all depends on the quality of the aji!

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Aji (Japanese jack mackerel) form shoals

which refers to March in the old Japanesein coastal regions from Kyushu tocalendar (May in the Gregorian calendar).

Hokkaido and inhabit areas throughout

One theory is that “参” was given to aji

Japan at depths ranging from less than 2m

because this is when it comes into season.

in harbors to 150m at sea. Aji are in season

On the other hand, the neo-Confucian

almost year-round somewhere in Japan as

scholar Hakuseki Arai said that “Aji gets its

their spawning seasons differ by region.

name comes from its good taste” ( “Aji”

However, aji are caught in large numbers

also means taste in Japanese). Or is it thefrom late March to August as this is whencase that because “aji” tastes so goodtheir fat stores are at their highest.

Japanese people have enjoyed it since theIncidentally, aji is written “鯵” in kanji.

Jomon period, and we give up! “参った！

This is a combination of the radicals “魚(maitta)” or surrender! “降参！ (kōsan)” to(sakana),” meaning fish, and “参 (san),”its wonderful taste?

Aji fry !

In any case, putting the excellent tasteof aji aside, what really should be known
about aji is the high nutritional value hidden
within its modest frame. Even compared toother blue-backed fish such as iwashi
Aji “鯵”
Classification: English nameMain nutrients

Actinopterygii, perciformes, carangidae(sardine) and saba (mackerel) which are

Japanese jack mackerel

also effective against preventing

Vitamin B, vitamin D, calcium, DHA, EPA,
protein, potassium, taurine

lifestyle-related diseases, aji’s protein
content is one of the highest of all fish, atover 20%.

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What is “ Aji Fry TEISHOKU” ?
A teishoku (set meal) is a typical Japanese style of dining, with rice, soup, pickles, and aside dish all on one tray. Teishoku are an excellent part of Japanese food culture thatprovide a healthy nutritional balance along with aesthetics that allow you to enjoy dining
with all five senses and they even make washing up easier.

◎Tartar sauce◎Kobachi(small bowl)◎Aji fry

The “key supporting role”
essential to teishoku

The “leading role,”
occupying center stage

Side dishes such as pickles and

The star of the teishoku, accompanied

boiled food play key supporting roles.

by cabbage or parsley. A squeeze ofIntriguingly, using food of various

lemon brings out the flavor. Aji comes incolors such as green, red, and yellow

various shapes depending on theguarantees an excellent nutritional

restaurant, such as cut open or filleted.

balance.

No aji fry teishoku iscomplete without tartar sauce!
Some people like Worcestershireor soy sauce, but tartar sauce isthe traditional way to enjoy aji
fry. A rich sauce with onions,
pickled cucumber, and boiled
egg chopped finely into amayonnaise base.

Teishoku[Aji Fry Teishoku]
Compared to tonkatsu (pork cutlet)
and hamburger steak, where theThis is a true

taste explodes with the first bite,aji fry teishoku!

aji fry brings a feeling of happinessas its flavors slowly unfold in yourmouth. Your heart will flutter when
you hear that aji fry is on the menu
tonight. That’ s the true potential of
aji fry.
Note: Photos shown are for illustrative purposes only.

◎Rice

◎Soup

Rice, the mainstay of the teishoku

The heart of Japanese people, miso soup!

Since ancient times 2000 years ago, Japanese people haveMiso soup is so versatile that it moisturizes the throat during meals and increases thedeveloped a food culture centered on rice. It is a given that theefficiency of digestion and absorption. The universal favorite miso soup represents themain dish of the teishoku will go well with rice.

spirit of Japanese people and healthy food that is the pride of Japan.

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What is the “HOME OF AJI FRY” ?
April 27, 2019: On this day, Mayor Yoshiyasu Tomoda announced the Matsuura
Aji Fry Charter and officially declared Matsuura City the Home of Aji Fry.

Matsuura Aji Fry Charter• We love the Matsuura Aji Fry• We will use aji landed in Matsuura Cityor aji caught in the waters around Matsuura City• We will serve aji that has not been frozen or has been frozen only once

Matsuura City that has long boasted

Tsushima through to the East China Sea).

Japan’s largest catch of aji, is now also

Here, there are around 420,000 tons of aji• We will serve Matsuura Aji Fry with the spirit of omotenashi (hospitality)emphatically declaring the exceptional

compared to the 40,000 tons of the Pacific• We will strive to serve freshly-fried aji fry while it is hot

taste of Matsuura Aji. The Matsuura Aji Fry

Ocean side of Japan, a difference of over

• We will thoroughly pursue the deliciousness of the Matsuura Aji Fry

impressed the Tokyo foodies and harsh

ten times. The closest market to this fishingcritics of the media to the extent that theyground is the Matsuura Fish Market. Evensaid, “this changes the concept of the aji

experts agree that “The Matsuura coast is

f r y . ” W i t h a s s u r e d c o n fi d e n c e i n t h e

the most habitable sea for aji, so how canMatsuura Aji Fry, Mayor Tomoda stated,

the aji here not be delicious? Also, Matsuura“In fact, it is not only the aji catch thatis the only place in Japan with a monthly aji

Matsuura City can boast as the best in

catch of over 1,000 tons throughout theJapan. Aji can be found all over Japan, but

year! So you can enjoy fresh aji no mattermost aji inhabit the Sea of Japan,

when you visit.” There is good reason why

particularly the Tsushima Current (fromMatsuura calls itself the Home of Aji Fry.

• We will widely propagate the deliciousness of the Matsuura Aji Fry• We will pray for world peace through the promotion of the
Matsuura Aji Fry

Mayor of Matsuura,
Yoshiyasu Tomoda

The aji fry has been a part of daily life in
Matsuura for such a long time that theowners of long-established restaurantssay, “In bygone days Matsuura children
would even eat aji fry as a snack.” Here
Everyone puts on a serious expression
as the auction starts. In front of theunloaded fish, the price is decided

Aji taste their best from spring tosummer, but the figures show that
Matsuura—the closest fish market to

between 50 to 60 buyers in an auction
method unique to fish markets.

the fishing grounds—that fresh aji isavailable all year round.

Daring to fry aji so fresh it could beserved as sashimi. This ocean bounty
is thick, crispy, soft, and juicy.

lies another reason why the “Home of Aji
Fry” is fitting for Matsuura. The flag logo
and Aji Fry T-shirts are also symbols of
the Home of Aji Fry.

The Homeof Aji Fry

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Matsuura City

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Aji Fry

01 Izakaya/restuarant

02 Izakaya/restuarantIkesu Kyoya

Shokujidokoro Kaido

Lunch/dinner

Lunch/dinner

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07 Hotel

Takarajima

Ryokan Takashima Center Kaisen Maruko

Lunch

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Lunch

Lunch/dinner

There are five islands
in Matsuura.
Enjoy the delights of
the ocean, unique tothe islands
Rod-caught aji over 25cm are procured
from the daily catch of local fishermen
and then fried as soon as they arelanded and prepared.
Aji fry teishoku: ¥1,000

Thick and succulent aji fry made with aji
caught fresh from the sea in fixed nets.
Aji fry teishoku with a small seafood ricebowl known as “otoko meshi” (¥1,500).

A takeout store within a roadside station.
Try the Aji fry burger (from ¥350, on salefrom 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) while
enjoying the view of the Takashima-Hizen
Ohashi Bridge!

A hotel frequented by anglers who comehere to enjoy the pufferfish cuisine. The
most popular dish, the aji fry meal withpickled sea bream (¥2,000), is only
available at lunch.

A Japanese restaurant managed by ayoung fisherman. The hearty aji fry
teishoku contains a generous helping of
six aji fry for only ¥1,000, including tax!

2238-9, Shiohamamen, Fukushima
Tel: 0955-47-2031
Open / 11:00 a.m. to Last Order 2:00 p.m.,
5:00 p.m. to Last Order 8:00 p.m. *Closed / Mon. and other irregular holidays

91-7, Kozakimen, Takashima
Tel: 0955-48-2950
Open / 11:00 a.m. to Last Order 1:30 p.m.,
5:00 p.m. to Last Order 9:30 p.m. *Closed / Wed.

1636, Aouramen, Takashima
Tel: 0955-48-3535
Open / 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed / No holidays

1894-2, Nakadorimen, Takashima
Tel: 0955-41-5011
Open / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Closed / Irregular holidays

741-19, Aouramen, Takashima
Tel: 0955-25-9113
Open / 11:00 a.m. to Last Order 2:00 p.m.,
5:00 p.m. to Last Order 9:30 p.m.
Closed / Irregular holidays

You can find the closest aji fry to the sea

Fish Market Aji Fry inside the Matsuura Fish Market!
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Kaijyoyatai Sangenya

Ryotei Yoshinoya

Miyazaki Ryokan

Lunch/dinner

Lunch/dinner (reservation required)

Lunch/dinner (reservation required)A restaurant floating on the sea. The aij
fry teishoku (¥935) uses fresh aji caught
the same morning and is only available
in limited quantities.

A hotel famous for pufferfish and tuna.
The aji fry meal (¥2,000) includes
sashimi, kobachi, homemade godofu(a kind of tofu containing Japanesearrowroot), and ohagi.

A welcoming hotel run by a friendly
husband and wife. The aji fry teishoku isserved in the guest room at lunch (from¥1,100). Takeout possible!

Aouramen, Takashima
Tel: 0955-48-3251
Open / 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(If reserved, Last Order 8:00 p.m.)
Closed / Thu.

649, Aouramen, Takashima
Tel: 0955-48-2030
Open / 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Closed / Irregular holidays

643-3, Aouramen, Takashima
Tel: 0955-48-2709
Open / Lunch available for reserved hours,
Dinner is for lodgers only
Closed / Irregular holidays

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10 Canteen/restuarant

11 Fresh fish/processed food store

Uoichi Shokudo

Tairyo Restaurant Toki

Tokiichiba

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

The aji fry teishoku (¥750) is made underthe motto of “serve fresh,” “serve three(or two large) aji fry,” and “send diners
home sated.”

The reputed Toki Aji (only available from
April to August) is delicious. The Toki Aji
teishoku (¥1,400) is a double dish that’s
half aji fry and half aji sashimi!

A store that sells processed goods andfresh fish landed at Matsuura Fish
Market at great prices. This is the place
for freshly fried aji fry! (from ¥150)

695, Shimomen, Tsukinokawa
Tel: 0956-72-3794
Open / 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
(Available in limited quantity for Aji fry andSashimi) Closed / Sat. and
the Fish Market’s closed days

695, Shimomen, Tsukinokawa
Tel: 0956-59-6544
Open / 10:30 a.m. to Last Oder 1:30 p.m.
(Available in limited quantity for Aji fry andSashimi) Closed / Sat. and
the Fish Market’s closed days

695, Shimomen, Tsukinokawa
Tel: 0956-72-2495
Open / 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. *Closed / Sat. and the Fish Market’s
closed days

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the day of the week or at night.

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13 HotelUmi No Sato Shokudo Matsukawaya Ryokan

Driving Zone
Aji Fry

Lunch

Lunch/dinner

Downtown
Aji Fry

Unique aji fry outlets

Passionate store owners

you will want to stop at
while enjoying a drivealong the coastline.

will offer you a warm
welcome in downtown
Matsuura City.

14 Convenience store

Daily Yamazaki

17 Izakaya/restuarant

18 Izakaya/restuarantIkesu Koryouri Miyuki

Izakaya Obachanchi

DinnerLunch/dinner

The aji, rice, vegetables, and even the
pickles, are all locally sourced from
Matsuura! Enjoy free extra helpings ofrice and miso soup with your aji fry
teishoku (¥700).

A hotel next to the docks with sea-view
rooms. An aji fry teishoku (¥1,500) withsashimi made with only rod-caught aji.
Reservations are required and must be
made one day in advance.

Aji fry made with aji that is preparedstraight after your order; a firm favorite
for over 30 years. Filleting the aji into
three pieces is how it’s done at Miyuki.
From ¥660 a la carte.

Regulars often come in and occupy thecounter seats to partake of thelandlady’s inexpensive but delicious foodat this very cozy izakaya.
Aji fry a la carte (¥550).

2009-323, Kitamen, Imafuku
Tel: 0956-74-0780
Open / 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Closed / December 29th to January 5th533, Uramen, Imafuku
Tel: 0956-74-0009
Open / 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
Closed / Mon. and Tue.

1038-5, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-4258
Open / 5:00 p.m. to Last Oder 9:30 p.m.
Closed / Sun. and Mon. of Public
Holidays1292-1, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-1333
Open / 11:30 a.m. to Last Order 1:30 p.m.,
5:00 p.m. to Last Order 9:30 p.m.
Closed / Mon. and the second Sun.
of the month

21 Canteen/restuarant

15 Canteen/restuarant

16 Izakaya/restuarant

19 Izakaya/restuarant

20 Izakaya/restuarantAjiyoshi Kiraku

Zizakaya Iwasa

Meshiya Kappo Sakae

Shokumi Sakedokoro Ajisai Restaurant Matsuhana

Lunch/dinner

Lunch/dinner (reservation required)

A five-minute walk from the Matsuura
Fish Market. Aji fry made with aji straightfrom the Fish Market is available fortakeout and makes a perfect snack for
driving! (¥98 per aji fry, half / filet)

The owner is an avid angler, and theirsignature rod-caught aji is served here.
The rod-caught aji fry teishoku is served
for a generous ¥1,180 with fresh sashimi,
etc.

An izakaya in an old Japanese-style
house run by owners that have been
friends since kindergarten. Aji fry that is
crispy on the outside and flaky on theinside served from ¥400 per fish. Dinnerservice only.

Only the freshest 500g aji is served here
to satisfy hungry diners. Experience aji
fry so big you can barely pick them up
with chopsticks! Aji fry teishoku (¥1,200
incl. tax).

The cheese mixed into the batter of theaji fry kicks up the taste by several
notches! Aji fry teishoku (¥1,280),
assortment of 3 or 5 kinds of sashimi(¥750 or ¥1,250 respectively), including
fresh fish caught on the day.

The aji fry meal (¥1,800) delights diners
here with local Takashima bluefin tunaand tempura made from vegetables
locally grown in Mastuura. An aji fry
teishoku costs ¥1,100.

877, Shimomen, Tsukinokawa
Tel: 0956-72-0635
Open / 6:00 a.m. to midnight
Closed / No holidays

1-11, Higashimen, Imafuku
Tel: 0956-74-0361
Open / 11:00 a.m. to Last Order 2:30 p.m. *Closed / Tue. and irregular holidays

102, Shimomen, Tsukinokawa
Tel: 0956-72-0255
Open / 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Closed / Sun. and Mon.

1175, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-59-8531
Open / 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
to Last Order 9:00 p.m.
Closed / Tue.

1311-1, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-2955
Open / 11:30 a.m. to Last Order 1:30 p.m.,
5:30 p.m. to Last Order 9:00 p.m.
Closed / Irregular holidays

1782-1, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-5000
Open / 11:30 a.m. to Last Order 2:00 p.m.,
5:00 p.m. to Last Order 9:30 p.m.
Closed / No holidays

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Lunch/dinner

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the day of the week or at night.

22 Izakaya/restuarantTeppan Izakaya Tonbo
Lunch/dinner

23 Cafe

24 Izakaya/restuarantMatsuo Nouen+Coffee

Koryoriya Ichigo-Ichie

Lunch

Dinner

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29 Izakaya/restuarant

30 Izakaya/restuarant

Joyful Matsuura

Gohan To Osake Kunugi

Banshakuya

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DinnerDinner

The signature dish is the Aji Fry Toasted
Sandwich (¥600) painstakingly madewith an irresistible combination ofhomemade tartar sauce and mozzarellacheese that tickle the taste buds.

A stylish cafe located at the center of the
shopping street. On offer here is thehomemade aji fry sandwich (¥550) withthe mouth-watering aji fry placed
between flaky rye buns.

Large or regular size aji are left overnightfor the flavors to fully mature and arethen served up as tasty, thick fillets.
This produces an attractively uncompromising, artisanal aji fry (¥660).

An aji fry teishoku (¥724) createdthrough collaboration between a family
restaurant chain store and local students
from Matsuura High School.
A la carte (¥614).

The head chef is a tempura chef who
worked in a famous Tokyo hotel for 23
years. Their signature aji fry (¥640) is
crispy on the outside and soft inside!

A homely izakaya nestled in the backstreets where single diners can relax inan easy-going atmosphere.
Fluffy Aji Fry Teishoku (¥730).

1170-1, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-3030
Open / 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m.
(At dinner, only a la carte available)
Closed / Sun.

1252, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-0267
Open / 11:30 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. *Closed / Wed.

1337-2, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-3005
Open / 5:30 p.m. to Last Order 11:00 p.m.
Closed / Sun.

372-1, Satomen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-27-9099
Open / 8:00 a.m. to Last Order 12:30 a.m.
Closed / No holidays

1511-11, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-4795
Open / 6:00 p.m. to Last Order 10:00 p.m.
Closed / Sun.

1236-8, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-3335
Open / 6:00 p.m. to Last Order 11:00 p.m.
Closed / Mon. and the first and third Sun.
of the month

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26 Izakaya/restuarant

27 Izakaya/restuarantIzakaya Kya

Ikesu Kappo Hana

Izakaya Miyabi

DinnerLunch/dinner

Lunch/dinner

31 Canteen/restuarant

PASTA and PIZZA GIFT
Lunch/dinner

Matsuura Aji Fry
available at chain stores!

32 Izakaya/restuarant

33 Canteen/restuarantUnagi Kappo Nagomi

Restaurant Shoya, Matsuura

Lunch/dinner

Lunch/dinner

An izakaya popular with locals that
prepares meals scrupulously, serving only
180g to 250g aji and using speciallyordered bread crumbs. Aji fry (¥660).

Here you can also enjoy other Matsuura
brand fish such as Toki Saba (mackerel)and pufferfish. Aji fry is available as ateishoku (¥1,430) as well as takeout.

Live aji are taken from the fish tankdirectly before your eyes, then preparedand fried on the spot. Best described aslight and tender! Aji fry teishoku (¥1,000).

A restaurant popular for its authentic
pasta and stone-baked pizza. The Italian
aji fry sandwich (¥600) finished with
Italian sauce and melted cheddar cheeseis a delicacy!

Aji fry made by a Japanese restaurantthat specializes in unagi (eel) cuisine.
The Aji Fry Meal (¥1,800) with half aji
sashimi and half aji fry highlights thecraftmanship of unagi restaurant chefs.

A chain restaurant that has been inbusiness for 50 years has now started tooffer Matsuura Aji Fry as their signature
dish! Try the Matsuura Aji Fry Teishoku(¥1,012).

325-1, Satomen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-5260
Open / 5:30 p.m. to Last Order 10:00 p.m.
Closed / Sun. and Public Holidays

1515, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-5587
Open / 11:00 a.m. to Last Order 1:30 p.m.,
5:00 p.m. to Last Order 9:00 p.m.
Closed / Mon.

1528, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-3844
Open / 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Closed / Sun.

1620-1, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-5558
Open / 11:00 a.m. to Last Order 2:30 p.m.,
5:30 p.m. to Last Order 9:00 p.m.
Closed / Wed. dinner and Thu.

1313, Uramen, Shisa
Tel: 0956-72-0263
Open / 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
to 9:30 p.m.
Closed / Sun.

877, Shimomen, Tsukinokawa
Tel: 050-8883-5798
Open / 11:00 a.m. to Last Order 9:00 p.m. *Closed / Only January 1st

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the day of the week or at night.

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Recently Japanese fried food such as tempura, tonkatsu (pork cutlet), and karaage(Japanese fried chicken) has captured the hearts of foreign tourists. With the convictionthat aji fry is equal or even superior to these fried dishes, we have prepared aji fry
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Aji fry pasta
Salad pizza

Aji fry sandwich

Italian-style aji fry!

Aji fry, made into onigiri!

A Japanese-Western fusion aji fry!

〇Aji fry pasta 〇Salad pizza〇Aji fry onigirazu (rice sandwich)〇Aji fry norimaki 〇Sandwich

The pasta where the aroma of four

An attempt made to fuse aji fry and the

The scent of the sea contained within nori-varieties of mushrooms blends perfectly

Japanese soul food onigiri, so that people

maki. With avocado seasoned with soywith anchovy sauce is generously topped

can also enjoy aji fry in their own countries.

sauce, typical Japanese spice—wasabi, andwith a whole aji fr y! The salad piz za

An innovative shape that can be easilycolorful watermelon radish (in winter only), thecomes with two finely chopped aji fry. Ajieaten using one hand. The sauce goes wellfragrance of aji fry and sauce superbly com-

fry goes perfectly with stone-baked fluffy

with hijiki and mashed potato, giving it aplement this Japanese flavor. The sandwich

pizza dough with ricotta and parmesan

flavor and appearance inspired by the sea

has three rich layers of tartar sauce packed

cheese.

town, Matsuura.

with boiled egg, coleslaw salad, and aji fry.

Try here!

Try here!

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Try here!

A group that plans and operates several “real-deal”
experience-based tourism packages with
opportunities to interact with local people, such as
homestay, fishing, and nature experiences.
Reservations are currently being taken for the “Aji
Fry Boat Tour: Catch, Prepare, and Fry!” where
you can sample a true taste of “Matsuura, theHome of Aji Fry.”
For inquiries:
General Incorporated
Matsuura-Tou Tourism
Exchange Association

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601, Tashiromen,
Mikuriya
Tel: 0956-41-7171

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Matsuura Railwa
Maehama

Shikinomori (lit. forest of
the four seasons) Ishikura

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Fukushimaguchi
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Shirahama
Swimming
Beach
Aoura
Port

Kuroshima
PortKuroshimaIslandKotaroTsushima’s
Grave

Miyajidake
ShisekiPark
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Island Area

Takashima Mongolia
Village04
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Takashima was the final locationof the 13th century Mongolian
invasion of Japan. Now it is apark with fantastic views.

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Takashima
Post
Office02
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AoshimaIsland1,251 meters long. Take a walkand enjoy the ocean breeze andpanoramic views!

Features a giant
wooden anchor thatis over 740 years old

MatsuuraCity Hall,
Takashima
BranchMakinotake
Shiseki Park

Takashima-Hizen
Ohashi Bridge

Matsuura City
Buried Cultural
Property Center 06

TakarajimaRoadside Station

Takashima Kozaki Ruins
Japan’s first nationallydesignated underwater ruins

Stone Monument of Matsuura,

3 Home of Aji Fry

TononouraPort

Karatsu, Saga Prefecture

Hatsuzaki Park
Aoshima Port
Famous for the Aoshima
Kamaboko, made withjust fish, salt, and water!

Hatsuzaki Swimming
Beach and Campsite

Takashima Island

Funatozu
Port

Wakamatsu
Shizen Park

TobishimaIslandCamellia Groves

One of Japan’s largest
with over 50,000 trees!

Matsuura Umi-noFurusatokan
Stone Monument of
1 Matsuura, Home of Aji Fry

Hamakatsu
Fishing Pond

Mikuriya
StationTsukinokawa
Roadside Park

Fish Market Area

Matsuura
Thermalpower plant

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Matsuura-Tou
Tourism Exchange
Association

Tsukinokawa Station

Matsuura
Police Station

Matsuura (See P16)
Interchange

MatsuuraHatsudensho-Mae Station

Matsuura Station(Tourism and Local Tsukinokawa
Products Association)

Matsuura City Hall

Stone Monument of
5 Matsuura, Home of Aji Fry

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Hotel & Resort
Fukushima
TSUBAKI
Branch01
Fukushima
Fukushima

KajiyaCastle Ruins

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guchi
Station
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Imafu
Interc ku
hange

Imafuku Shrine
Dedicated to Hisashi,
the founder of the
Matsuura Party

Castle that washome to the Matsuura
Party. Has great views!

Imafuku
StationFukushimaguchi Station

Shikinomori
Imafuku

Ohashi Bridge
To Kitahata→

Fukushima
Port
Japanese tiger

Imafuku
Port

Shisa

Yunokigawachi Camping Ground

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Mikuriya

Kawazubana Park
Matsuura City Hall, Fukunoshima

Post Office

MaehamaStation(M

Nishikoba Station

Features an enormous
instagramable helmet!

Famous for its 800
cherry blossom trees

Driving Area
Downtown AreaMR←
To Hirado

Stone Monument of Matsuura,

2 Home of Aji Fry

Renowned for its ocean
sunsets, it rates as oneof the top entries in the“100 Terraced Rice
Fields of Japan.”

Glamping
Village Sea
GrandOyama Park

Doya Rice Terraces(lit. forestof the four
seasons) Ishikura

prawn farm
Fukushima
Auto Campsite
LPG Stationari

MR Matsuura Station
Roadside Station

This name is said tocome from the creaking
sound that the founderof the Matsuura Party,
Minamoto no Hisashi’spalanquin made when
he landed on the beach.

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Osaki Swimming Beach

Mikuriya
Port

Toretate Fukunoshima(direct sales store)
4 Matsuura, Home of Aji Fry

Tobishima Port

Gigigahama
Beach

Hoshika

Imayama Shrine

Stone Monument of

Hoshika Joyama
Observation Deck

A 150-meter stretch of whitesandy coastline. Great formarine sports and camping.

Island Area

Enjoy swimming and fishing!

←

Honohama
Swimming
Beach

Imari, Saga
Prefecture

Uranosaki Port

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