Wakatake is a sushi restaurant in Tamatsukuri Onsen, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, pairing fresh San'in seafood sushi with local Shimane sake. The menu highlights flying fish (tobiuo) sashimi, a crab sushi set, and a shijimi clam soup, giving diners a broader taste of San'in seafood beyond the wagyu and crab dishes that dominate many of the onsen town's ryokan restaurants. The dining room has a straightforward sushi-restaurant atmosphere, with counter and table seating suited to both a quick meal and a more leisurely dinner paired with sake. The sake list draws on regional Shimane breweries chosen to complement the sushi and sashimi. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner, since Tamatsukuri Onsen draws a steady stream of overnight guests looking for a sushi alternative to their ryokan's included meals. Prices run from about ¥2,000 to ¥5,000 per person. It serves lunch from 11:30am to 2pm and dinner from 5pm to 9:30pm, closed on Wednesdays, making it a flexible option for onsen-town visitors wanting sushi over a set kaiseki course.
Signature dishes
- Flying fish (tobiuo) sashimi
- Crab sushi set
- Shijimi clam soup
Good to know
- Known for
- Fresh San'in seafood sushi paired with local Shimane sake, including flying fish sashimi and crab
- Hours
- 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:30; closed Wednesdays
- Reservations
- Recommended
Location
Tamatsukuri Onsen, Matsue, Shimane 699-0201
35.4219, 133.0034 View on map
Highlights
- Flying fish (tobiuo) sashimi, a distinctive San'in specialty
- Crab sushi set paired with local Shimane sake
- Located in Tamatsukuri Onsen, an alternative to ryokan set meals
- Shijimi clam soup rounding out the seafood focus
Tips for visiting
- Reserve ahead for dinner, since onsen guests often seek it out as an alternative to ryokan meals
- Closed on Wednesdays
- Pair the crab sushi set with a local sake flight
- Try the flying fish sashimi for a dish specific to the San'in coast
Accessibility
The restaurant offers standard counter and table seating typical of a sushi restaurant in Tamatsukuri Onsen, with level ground-floor access.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakatake a good alternative to ryokan dinner sets?
Yes, it offers a sushi-focused menu as an alternative for guests staying at Tamatsukuri Onsen ryokans.
What is a signature dish here?
Flying fish (tobiuo) sashimi is one of the restaurant's distinctive offerings.
Is a reservation recommended?
Yes, particularly for dinner given demand from onsen-town visitors.
What days is it closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.