Akkeshi Oyster 厚岸味覚ターミナル コンキリエ

Different parts of Hokkaido have different specialty seafood. We found a place called Akkeshi (厚岸) near Kushiro that is famous for its oyster. Lake Akkeshi that is connected to the sea, is well suited for oysters growth.

One convenient place to go for Akkeshi oysters was the Akkeshi Gourmet Park Michi no Eki on Highway 44.

There was a souvenir shop at level one. There were a few eateries on the second floor. We chose the Oyster "Bar" (牡蠣場).

There were 2 main kind of oysters, the Maruemon (マルえもん) and Kakiemon (カキえもん). Maruemon was a breed from Miyagi Prefecture that was grown at Akkeshi. Kakiemon would be the true Akkeshi breed. In the past there were overfishing of Akkeshi oysters, and hence oysters had to be brought from Miyagi Prefecture. It was only in 2004, the Kakiemon was produced.

We ordered the fresh oysters with whiskies pairing. It came with 3 kinds of oysters and 2 kind of New Born whiskies. Akkeshi Distillery was Hokkaido second whiskey distillery, and its whiskies had received great attention since launch. We were lucky to be able to have a taste of it.

We also ordered cooked oyster in the various styles - Pesto, gratin and 田楽風 .

Dark beer specially made by Sapporo for Akkeshi area.

Other kind of oyster drinks were available as well.

Road Station Akkeshi Gourmet Park Website: http://www.conchiglie.net/
Kaki Bar Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/hokkaido/A0112/A011203/1058525/