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Lunch with Seafood from Off Kinkazan at a Riverside Market; Souvenir Shopping Too

About this spot

A complex dining and retail facility that opened on the opposite bank of the Ishinomori Manga Museum along the former Kitakami River. The first-floor market displays fresh Sanriku seafood and seafood products, as well as Ishinomaki local sake and specialty sweets—featuring Sanriku flavors such as Kinkazan mackerel, sea urchin, and sasa kamaboko. On the second floor, "Genki Shokudo" serves seafood rice bowls and set meals featuring abundant fish and shellfish caught in the Kinkazan-Sanriku fishing grounds, one of the world's three major fishing areas, with views of the former Kitakami River and Nakase from window seats. Located just across Uminai Bridge from the Manga Museum, it's perfect for lunch during your Manga Road stroll. The experience of selecting items with friends while holding a shopping basket is a unique market pleasure.

Tips

About a 5-minute walk from the Ishinomori Manga Museum via Uminai Bridge. The food court is crowded during lunch hours; try visiting right after opening or around 1 p.m. for a smoother experience. A cooler bag is handy for purchasing fresh seafood souvenirs. The building features an open design using sustainable wood, and the riverside deck is a pleasant spot to rest after eating.