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What is Suruga no Ajidokoro Fujiya?
Suruga no Ajidokoro Fujiya is a Japanese restaurant located in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It originally opened in 1980 as “Fujiya,” a casual diner near Shimizu Port, before moving to its current location. Today, it stands as a long-established establishment that has preserved its traditional flavors for over 40 years.
The restaurant is situated in Tonozawa, Shimizu Ward, right at the foot of Nihondaira. Capitalizing on its location in the port town of Shimizu, the kitchen serves dishes featuring seafood from Suruga Bay, drawing both local residents and numerous visitors from outside the prefecture. Located roughly 10 minutes by car from the summit of Nihondaira and about 15 minutes from Miho no Matsubara and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, it is a popular dining spot for tourists and celebratory family meals.
Highlights of Suruga no Ajidokoro Fujiya
The absolute highlight of the restaurant is its signature dish, “Taimeshi” (sea bream rice). An entire sea bream is slow-cooked with rice in a clay pot, and the chef meticulously flakes and serves it right at your table. It is a visually striking and auspicious dish featuring a whole fish, including the head and tail, and staff members carefully remove the bones so guests can eat without worry. This makes it perfect for special occasions like shrines visits for newborns or longevity milestones.
Beyond the sea bream rice, the menu features an array of dishes showcasing the seasonal bounty of Suruga Bay. These include charcoal-grilled, Tokyo-style steamed eel—made primarily with live freshwater eel from Yoshida, Shizuoka Prefecture, and coated in a special house sauce—as well as crisp sakura shrimp kakiage fritters sourced directly from local ports. Guests can also enjoy tuna landed at Shimizu Port alongside other seasonal local fish, offering a luxurious taste of everything Suruga Bay has to offer.
Fujiya’s main highlight is its selection of dishes that luxuriously feature the bounty of Suruga Bay!
How to Enjoy Your Visit
Fujiya is an ideal venue for celebrating family milestones. It accommodates a wide range of gatherings, from children’s milestones like newborn shrine visits, first solid food ceremonies, first festival celebrations, and Shichi-Go-San, to engagement parties, birthdays, longevity celebrations, business dinners, and year-end or New Year parties. If you are ordering, the signature “Taimeshi Course” is the top choice. Prices start at 4,800 yen per person (sea bream rice plus 6 sides), with options at 5,800 yen (including eel dishes) and a premium 7,000 yen course, all of which require reservation at least three days in advance.
For those who wish to enjoy their meal in a relaxed setting, private rooms are highly recommended. A variety of private rooms are available on the first and second floors, accommodating groups of up to 80 people. Child-sized chairs are available so families with small children can dine comfortably without hesitation, and standard chairs can be arranged for guests who find sitting on tatami mats difficult—simply request this when booking. For family milestones, the restaurant can also prepare dedicated children’s celebratory meals, such as traditional first-food sets or salt-grilled sea bream, which can be discussed during reservation.
The restaurant also offers helpful hospitality services. A shuttle bus is available to pick up large groups from Shimizu Station (reservation required), and guests are welcome to bring in birthday cakes if they inform the staff in advance. Additionally, take-out options like eel bento boxes, tonkatsu bento boxes, and memorial service catering boxes are available, making the restaurant convenient for both everyday dining and formal celebrations.
Basic Information
Name: Suruga no Ajidokoro Fujiya
Operating Hours: 11:00–15:00 / 16:00–21:00
Closed: Tuesdays and the third Monday of every month (Note: Open for lunch only on standard Mondays).
Price: Taimeshi Course: 4,800 yen per person (plus 6 sides) / 5,800 yen (with eel, plus 7 sides) / 7,000 yen (plus 8 sides) *All courses include tax and require reservation at least 3 days in advance.
Parking: Available (15 dedicated free spaces).
Access
Address: Umeji, Kawanehon Town, Haibara District, Shizuoka Prefecture
Access:
Public Transport: Located right next to the “Tonozawa” Shizutetsu Justline bus stop (approx. a 0 to 2-minute walk). A shuttle bus to Shimizu Station is available for large groups (reservation required).
By Car: Approx. 10 minutes from the summit of Nihondaira, and approx. 15 minutes from Miho no Matsubara and Kunozan Toshogu Shrine.
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