When you leave Keihan Uji Station and cross the road past the terminal, you will find Hakodate Ichiba Market. It was crowded with tourists, even before 2 o'clock. The spacious and clean interior of the restaurant was impressive. I ordered the set meal with hand-rolled sushi and red miso soup, but as a big eater, it wasn't quite enough so I also ordered some fried chicken for an additional 580 yen. However, the fried chicken had very little meat on it, almost like just the skin. I wonder if they serve this kind of fried chicken because there are many tourists, or if they have run out of the regular fried chicken. If they have run out, they should indicate it as sold out. It's a shame that they didn't have it this time, as they usually do. I ended up not saying anything because I had already taken a bite. I didn't want to cause a fuss.

The 100 yen sushi is delicious, but you can definitely tell the difference in quality compared to higher-priced options. The conveyor belt is still there, but now you mainly order using a touch panel. The menu has a variety of side dishes, and I especially recommend the chawanmushi and soft serve ice cream - they are incredibly tasty.

Most dishes cost over 410 yen each. Although they had different ingredients like eggplant and Chinese cabbage. The restaurant is located in Hakodate, but it's like the conveyor belt sushi places in Hokkaido, like Nen○hana○ru or Torito○. Don't expect big portions like those places though. The ikura was not in a gunkan style, but more like the size of a 10 yen coin. And the karaage, of course, was not as big as zangi. Maybe it's because of the Kyoto atmosphere, but I felt like wanting to be full after dinner lacked refinement.

When I arrived, I was impressed by Hakodate Market✨ There are many places that you can only reach by car, so I visited after a long time. There were still interesting and unusual items, which got me excited⤴️⤴️⤴️ There are also great value set meals, which come with red miso soup, making it even better◎ However, I prefer ordering individual items. The Uji branch has a parking lot and good access from the station, making it convenient to use◎

I rushed into Hakodate Market with a growling stomach and was surprised to find that prices seemed higher than I remembered. Even salmon was close to 500 yen... The quality of the ingredients was undeniably delicious, but it was quite expensive!

A restaurant that is easy to access by car from the Yamashina area. There were some people waiting, but I was seated relatively quickly as a single diner. Although there were empty seats, it felt like the cleanup was not keeping up. I was seated ahead of someone who was waiting, and I could hear complaints from behind me. Sushi was rotating on a conveyor belt, but I opted for a lunch set with red miso soup. I ordered using a tablet, but I was unsure if the order went through. Even after checking the confirmation screen, nothing showed up, so I asked a staff member to confirm. It turned out I hadn't placed the order, so we went through the process together. After a while, the sushi arrived, along with an additional order of seared corn sushi. I felt that the corn would have been better enjoyed on its own rather than with sushi. Just as I was contemplating this, my lunch set arrived. Confused, I questioned the staff, who informed me that it was indeed for me. I had to double-check if my initial order had gone through. I often visit conveyor belt sushi restaurants like Hamazushi or Kappa Sushi and am familiar with using tablets, but I found the tablet system here to be difficult and confusing. I had expected the sushi to be a bit more upscale.

Edamame 190 yen Sweet shrimp tempura 390 yen Chawanmushi 390 yen Sushi: - Bluefin tuna 310 yen - Salmon roe 190 yen - Cucumber roll 130 yen - Octopus 190 yen - Spear squid 190 yen Draft beer 550 yen Highball 440 yen x3 [Total] 3,850 yen It had been a year and a half since my last visit. The variety of sushi and side dishes had decreased, and the alcohol prices had gone up. I wonder if I will come back again! P.S. Whether I come back or not, the bluefin tuna was decently tasty. The salmon roe was not tasty at all. The octopus was strangely delicious.

In the rain, I went to visit the family grave during the equinoctial week. Luckily, it was misty, and the light rain was a relief as the weather forecast had predicted heavy rain. The rain made the tombstone look clean and the visit ended smoothly with no incense but with flowers prepared. The cherry blossoms, especially the Somei Yoshino, were 30% blooming, while the Ezo Higan cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Along the way, the vivid yellow of the yellow kerria was beautiful. At my wife's request, we had sushi. We arrived just after the restaurant opened at 11:10 and were seated right away. We ordered the 1100 yen set which included salmon roe, sea urchin, yellowtail, octopus, and gizzard shad, each piece was delicious. Considering that these days, conveyor belt sushi is the norm with 100 yen plates, the price seemed fair. It was a satisfying meal.

Edamame 198 yen Zangi 242 yen Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) 373 yen Highball 440 yen x2 [Total] 1,694 yen Every year, I feel like, "Christmas!? What's that!?" "Is it delicious!?" It's not crowded at all, but why does it take so long for the drinks to come out (-_-") It's a sushi restaurant, and there's no special Christmas menu, but all the staff were wearing Santa Claus hats. What on earth were they thinking!?

Edamame 198 yen Sweet shrimp tempura 374 yen Chawanmushi (savory egg custard) 374 yen Kappamaki (cucumber sushi roll) 132 yen Highball 440 yen x 2 【Total】1,958 yen Highball is back (o^-')b When I was a kid, I didn't think "chawanmushi" was delicious, but now that I'm an adult, I find it tasty (^^) Has my taste changed? Or was my mom's "chawanmushi" just not good?

I had lunch and ate until I was really full, but surprisingly I didn't feel that full. Since I had beef for lunch, I wanted something light for dinner. So, I ended up choosing this place, which is the closest to my house. They didn't have Highball on the menu anymore... I ended up drinking two beers that I'm not used to, and now my stomach feels bloated... Well, I was able to fill my stomach with just a little bit of food, so I guess it's okay!?

Edamame 198 yen Zangi 242 yen Nigiri sushi - Maguro 302 yen, Kohada 198 yen, Tamago 198 yen, Kanpyo maki 132 yen Draft beer 550 yen Highball 440 yen [Total] 2,266 yen On Thursday evenings, I usually go to a standing bar, but tonight I wasn't really in the mood for it. So, I just settled for the closest restaurant from home. At least my stomach is full now.

A revolving sushi restaurant in Uji Higashiuchi, Kyoto, where you can enjoy fresh seafood directly from Hokkaido. The nearest station is Uji Station on the Keihan Uji Line, making it easy to find. The restaurant has a traditional revolving sushi atmosphere, and being located in a tourist area, it attracts many visitors. It is popular for offering fresh seafood from Hokkaido, and during lunch and dinner hours, it can get quite crowded with waiting times. This time, I had a lunch set, a few pieces of sushi, beer, and sake. The portions were generous, and everything was delicious. The prices are not cheap, but you will likely be satisfied with the quality.

I went in thinking I might get some mackerel sushi or battera, but they didn't have either. However, I still left feeling satisfied with what I ate, so it's all good.

Visited after a long time off on a weekday. I decided to wander around with a free ticket and was looking for cheap tickets for the Chunichi vs. Orix game in the evening. I found a ticket that is a collaboration between Keihan Electric Railway and Osaka Metro, which includes a free ticket to Uji area in addition to Osaka Metro all lines and buses for 1,000 yen. I ordered lunch around 10 minutes before the 3:00 PM deadline. The ordering was done through a touch panel, so as long as you can order with a touch panel, it's okay. The lunch was a bit pricey at 1,080 yen (excluding tax). The sushi looked good, but the texture seemed to have lost some moisture. If you soak it too much in soy sauce, it just tastes like soy sauce. The red miso soup was delicious.

Deep-fried sweet shrimp 280 yen, Grilled fish head (tai) 340 yen, Uni and ikura rice bowl 480 yen, Dog soba noodles 120 yen, Highball x2 280 yen each. Total: 1,922 yen. On Tuesdays, highballs are discounted from 400 to 280 yen. I might come back on a Tuesday for this deal.

Grilled bream (kama) 340 yen Seafood chan-chan-yaki 340 yen Kappa maki 120 yen Kitsune udon (small) 180 yen Two servings of hot sake 560 yen each (excluding tax) [Total] 2,268 yen I haven't had a great impression of this place before, and today confirmed it. This restaurant is not good.

Kitsune udon (small) 1800 yen Kids' sampler 180 yen (excluding tax) The kitsune udon came out one minute after ordering. However, the kids' sampler took more than ten minutes to arrive. By the time the kids' sampler arrived, the udon had already cooled down and the noodles had become soggy. I took one bite and couldn't eat the rest. I had planned to finish it, but ended up not being able to. (-_-;) Frustrating experience.

Grilled fish (sea bream, mackerel) each 340 yen Plum set 500 yen Dog soba 120 yen Draft beer 500 yen Hot sake 560 yen x2 (excluding tax) [Total] 3,153 yen The plum set looked nothing like the menu photo and was disappointing...

Sashimi combo with 3 types of fish (tuna, salmon, daily special) for 900 yen. Hot sake for 560 yen (excluding tax). A glass of sake for 560 yen, it's unbelievable. If it were at Kyobashi, you could drink about three glasses. At least they served a full glass, which was a small relief.