Toyohisa maru — Restaurant in Itoshima

Sorry about the pictures, I am normally not that mean but I have to express what I have experienced with this 豐久丸. We were a group of 4, queuing for half an hour just like the others. When it was our turn, there were some big tables on the left hand side together with one small table in the middle available. We were seated in the small table. Soon enough we felt the crowded and the relentless heat since everyone was so close to the BBQ due to very limited space. We requested to change to a bigger table while they were still available but the staff rejected it (they said brutally: “no change”) and soon those big tables were occupied by other Japanese groups which had only 3-4 people each. It was very clear to us what we got, so we didn’t hesitate, simply walked out. If they don’t want to serve you fairly, they don’t deserve your money. We went to 惠比須丸 next door, which...

The location is rather remote. We can take a train and then transfer to a bus, or take a taxi from the train station to Mijima for charcoal-grilled fresh oysters. The oysters are incredibly plump, fresh, and delicious. (November to the end of March is the best season for oyster tasting; Oyster huts are closed from April to October.) Due to the numerous oyster huts available, it is recommended to ensure they use charcoal grills. There are many types of seafood to choose from, and we ordered oysters, scallops, and clams. Be mindful of the bus schedule; if you miss it, taking a taxi from the train station to the oyster farm costs...

Oyster hut is a must try experience if you're in Itoshima during the winter season. Didn't have to queue when we arrived at around 1pm on a weekday. They will provide you with outerwear so that the ashes and smell wouldn't get onto your shirt. Freshly grilled seafood but not particularly amazing. We added on the risotto which was okay-ish, won't get it again. We visited this hut because it was one of the more highly rated ones along that stretch of oyster huts but different huts offer slightly different menus, so it would be good to look at what they offer before entering the huts instead of just looking at...