Sushi Kappo Kozushi, a restaurant in the coastal resort town of Shirahama, has served this kaiseki dinner featuring ikizukuri, live-prepared sashimi, for its regular clientele of both local and visiting diners. The course is a multi-stop kaiseki menu built around dishes rather than a walking route, moving from live-prepared sashimi through longtooth grouper and abalone courses, both local specialties tied to Shirahama's coastal waters. The menu is savory throughout, closing with a small dessert typical of kaiseki service. Included in the price is the full multi-course kaiseki menu with pairing notes on local Wakayama sake; the sake itself, if ordered, is priced separately. Seating is arranged for small parties in a traditional dining room, service is in Japanese with limited English menu support, and the pace is deliberately slow, following the traditional kaiseki course order. Because the ikizukuri course involves live-prepared seafood, it is not suited to visitors avoiding raw or live-prepared fish, and advance notice is needed for any substitutions.
What is included
- Multi-course kaiseki dinner featuring live-prepared (ikizukuri) sashimi
- Longtooth grouper and abalone courses
- Pairing notes on local Wakayama sake
Good to know
- Operator
- Sushi Kappo Kozushi (direct restaurant booking)
Location
Sushi Kappo Kozushi, Shirahama, Nishimuro District, Wakayama 649-2211
33.6817, 135.3436 View on map
Highlights
- Multi-course kaiseki dinner centered on live-prepared ikizukuri sashimi
- Longtooth grouper and abalone courses sourced from local waters
- Sommelier-style pairing notes on regional Wakayama sake
- Traditional dining room setting in Shirahama
Tips for visiting
- Book ahead, as Sushi Kappo Kozushi takes direct restaurant reservations rather than walk-ins
- Local grouper and abalone are at their best in autumn and winter
- Notify the restaurant in advance of any dietary restrictions, since substitutions are limited
- The ikizukuri course involves live-prepared seafood, which may not suit all diners
Frequently asked questions
What is ikizukuri?
It is a style of sashimi prepared from live seafood immediately before serving, a specialty of this course.
Is the sake pairing included in the price?
The tasting notes are included, but any sake ordered is priced separately from the course.
When is the seafood best?
Local grouper and abalone are considered at their peak in autumn and winter, though the restaurant serves year-round.
How is the experience booked?
It is booked directly with Sushi Kappo Kozushi in Shirahama.