The state of salmon run up

Nice to meet you guys. My name is Yamada, who has been working for Shiretoko for about ten years. I have learned various things over the past 10 years, and I hope that customers who will come from now on will be able to know the goodness of Shiretoko as much as possible. I think there are some things that are unsightly because of unfamiliar sentences, but please forgive me.

Suddenly, there may be people who think, "I know Shiretoko, but what is it?" I was exactly that too. With the recognition that there is a land called Shiretoko, I visited without knowing deeply what kind of land this is.
The first memorable one I would like to write a little about "salmon". We will also provide information that only local people know because it is on the Internet.
 
Shari-cho, the gateway to the World Natural Heritage "Shiretoko", is the largest city in Japan for salmon catch for 18 consecutive years. When you look at roadside rest area and souvenir shops, you can always find items related to "salmon", you can see salmon run up at tourist attractions, meet fishing boats loaded with salmon at the port, enjoy the scent of salmon carried by the wind of Sea of Okhotsk, and enjoy various "salmon".
 
◎Types of Salmon
There are three types of salmon commonly found in Shiretoko, depending on the season when it is caught and how it is grown.
 
■Autumn salmon
The largest salmon caught in September and October in autumn. In the fall, raw salmon is often sold at supermarkets, but the most famous dish using this salmon is called "Salmon Chanchan-yaki", a so-called fisherman rice. Fry vegetables, salmon, and miso sauce from Hokkaido on an iron plate and eat it with white rice, it is so delicious that it will not stop.
 
■Toki salmon
Usually, the fishing season is around autumn, but at this time salmon is landed from May to July. The biggest feature is that eggs and whites are not nutritious, rich in fat, and very popular with local people. Seasonal salmon belly (here called "Halas") is the fattest part of salmon, and refers to the large toro and toro parts in tuna. It features a good fat glue, soft texture that melts, and a delicious taste.
 
■Salmon child
This immature salmon is a rare and valuable premium product that is captured during migration and is captured only once in 1,000 times. To taste such rare salmon, it is best to taste sashimi and melty texture.

◎“Watching Spot” BEST 3
Of course, salmon can be seen the best throughout the year is the autumn run-up season. For those who visit Shiretoko in autumn, we will introduce four surrounding watching spots.
※Please note that it is all a prohibition area of fishing at a place.
 
①Peleke River

This river is located in the city of Utoro, next to the Utoro Bus Terminal. It is a great place for those who come to Utoro Onsen by public transport to enjoy the run-up of salmon. You can go down the stairs to observe salmon up close, or walk along the promenade to hike upstream with salmon.

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/2fxqgfKojkW2aRGe7
No parking space
Public toilets installed in the toilet bus terminal are available.
Recommended period September to early November
 
 ②Iwao Betsu River (Iwaobetsu River)

This is a salmon run-up spot that can be seen in the World Natural Heritage Area, and photographers from all over the world visit every year to photograph the situation.
World Natural Heritage is also a brown bear habitat. Therefore, be sure to follow manners such as not making noise, not feeding, and staying away by car. Protecting these is an important factor for the coexistence of Shiretoko residents and bears, as well as an important factor for the safety of visitors.

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/cZPnQrWN9CLhr1KdA
No parking space
No toilet
Recommended period May to late autumn November

③Utoro Salmon Terrace

Shari-cho Utoro Onsen is not a big town, but the appearance of fishing boats going fishing early in the morning is fantastic and must-see with morning mist. The Salmon Terrace, adjacent to Utoro roadside rest area Syrietok, is open every year during the salmon fishing season from September to October. For hygiene management, the first floor is only for fishery officials, and the second floor is a terrace for tourists.
From the terrace, you can see the fishing boat departing from the port, and if you look below, you can see the sorting of salmon from unloading.

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/THR16gU3KShTKj7n8
The parking lot terrace itself is a parking lot.
Toilet roadside rest area
Recommended time: From September to late autumn, November, Sunday, when fishing boats are not entering the port due to unseasonable weather
 
 
◎What would you like for lunch? The deliciousness of local salmon in Shiretoko
By the way, I talked about various things about salmon, but at the end, I would like to tell you about the meal using salmon that I wanted to tell you the most. Since dinner and breakfast are eaten at the hotel, there are many people who are lost at lunch, so this time we will guide you to three shops that offer salmon dishes that are served at lunchtime.
 
■Utoro Fishery Association Women's Cafeteria

Speaking of Ryoshimachi, it's the turn of fishermen's wives!
The Women's Section of the Utoro Fishery Cooperative is made up of the wives of local fishermen and is a shop where you can eat the most lively items of fresh fish caught in the sea. In the old dining room located in Utoro Fishing Port, you can never enjoy stylish interiors and superb views of Sea of Okhotsk, but I think that the atmosphere full of smiles and humanity is unique to this small Ryoshimachi.
What you want to eat in Shiretoko is "salmon bowl (three kinds servings)". As the name suggests, it is a bowl of three kinds of ingredients: salmon loosening and salmon pickled soy sauce, and it is an irresistible dish for salmon lovers. Simple and unpretentious flavor enhances the taste of the ingredients itself.

Business hours Closed in summer and closed in winter
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/PxAEKV2qQE31JQQQ8
Address 117, Utorohigashi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido
 
 ■Araiso cuisine Kuma noya

Located across from roadside rest area, the sign of a deformed brown bear with green Japanese lantern is a landmark. In the store, Hokkaido's famous wooden carving bears are carved here and there.
In addition to abundant seafood bowls and grilled fish dishes, we also recommend "Salmon fried rice", which is loved by local residents. It is a fried local salt salmon with rice, and when you eat a bite, you can balance plenty of saltiness and sliced ginger.

Business hours Closed in summer and closed in winter
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/JLAaWX3HqVvLxmYt5
Address 187-11, Utoronishi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido

roadside rest area Toro Silietok

This restaurant in roadside rest area offers a variety of menus, from boiled fish to grilled fish, depending on the seasonal seafood.
A variety of salmon products are available at the adjacent souvenir shop. We also provide frozen delivery of salmon soy sauce, salmon seasonings, ramen, and, of course, salmon fillets.

Opening hours 7 days a week, from 9:00 to 17:00
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/MnqmajWKd5x7apoG8
Address 186-8, Utoronishi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido
 
 
Special salmon dish of Marskoi
Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel Marskoi

We introduced a restaurant that is perfect for lunchtime, but what about dinner? Please rest assured, even at the dinner buffet "Marskoi" at Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel, everyone can enjoy salmon dishes with Wai Wai.
At "Dinner Maruskoi", we offer seasonal salmon dishes as well as standard sashimi and sushi. Please look for the original salmon menu that the chef thought of.
The most popular is Shiretoko Dai-ichi Hotel's original salty ramen. The soup using salmon fillets has a rich aroma but has a refreshing taste, and the ingredients include venison barbecue, crab meat, dried scallops, etc., representing Shiretoko.
 
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Why don't you take this opportunity to visit Shiretoko once?