Oshokudokoro Kakitani is a seafood restaurant in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, built around generous kaisen-don style seafood rice bowls. Its menu is notable for including cooked seafood set options, which makes it a practical choice for diners who prefer not to eat raw fish but still want to sample the region's Sea of Japan and lake catches, alongside a shijimi clam soup that reflects the broader San'in region's fondness for the small local clam. The dining room is simple and family-oriented, with straightforward table seating suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner rather than a special-occasion meal. There is no dedicated drinks program; the focus is squarely on the seafood bowls. Reservations are not required, and the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis across two service windows, 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm, with a closure on Wednesdays. Prices range from about ¥1,500 to ¥3,500, placing it firmly in the moderate range for a seafood meal in Izumo City. Its combination of raw and cooked seafood options makes it a flexible stop for travelers with mixed preferences in a group.
Signature dishes
- Kaisen-don (seafood rice bowl)
- Cooked seafood set
- Shijimi clam soup
Good to know
- Known for
- Generous seafood donburi bowls, including cooked options for diners who avoid raw fish
- Hours
- 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00; closed Wednesdays
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
Izumo, Shimane 693-0001
35.3675, 132.7614 View on map
Highlights
- Generous kaisen-don seafood rice bowls
- Cooked seafood set options for diners who avoid raw fish
- Shijimi clam soup reflecting a San'in regional specialty
- Two service windows for lunch and dinner
Tips for visiting
- Choose the cooked seafood set if traveling with someone who avoids raw fish
- Closed on Wednesdays
- No reservation needed; the restaurant runs on a walk-in basis
- Order the shijimi clam soup as a side to sample a signature San'in ingredient
Accessibility
The restaurant has standard, family-oriented table seating with level ground-floor access typical of neighborhood dining spots in Izumo City.
Frequently asked questions
Does this restaurant serve only raw seafood?
No, it also offers cooked seafood set options, making it suitable for diners who prefer not to eat raw fish.
What are the hours?
It serves lunch from 11am to 3pm and dinner from 5pm to 9pm, closed on Wednesdays.
Is a reservation required?
No, the restaurant operates on a walk-in basis.
What is a signature dish here?
The kaisen-don seafood rice bowl is the restaurant's signature offering.