After watching fireworks at Hoshino Resort Tomamu, we stopped by a seafood izakaya called "Kanemaru Gotou Shoten" for a light drink. We had a draft Sapporo Classic beer, along with dishes like lamb jingisukan, grilled yellowtail collar, and salmon ochazuke. The yellowtail collar was delicious and filling, while the lamb jingisukan was decently tasty.

Hoshino Resort Tomamu's outdoor bath in the forest at Minamina Beach has a final check-in time of 10:00 PM, and by around 9:00 PM, there are hardly any shops open near the hotel. However, I was delighted to discover Kanemaru Gotoshoten, an izakaya with a last order at 10:00 PM. It is usually crowded during the day but quite empty at night, probably because everyone is getting ready for the next day's sea of clouds. The food is served quickly, and they offer an interesting original Japanese sake, Goto Premium Malt Beer. The sake brings out the umami of Hokkaido rice, with a light and crisp dry taste but also a hint of sweetness. The grilled Atka mackerel, onion rings, and salmon and mushroom cheese bake were all delicious. The Atka mackerel, although large, was of a standard type, and the onion rings were a nice occasional treat. The salmon and mushroom cheese bake was particularly tasty, with delicious salmon and excellent mushrooms. Overall, I enjoyed the meal. At check-out, the bill was settled based on the room number. For more details, please check out my blog at https://zan3tho.com.

I chose Tomamu the Tower for dinner because I wanted to eat seafood. It was Friday evening in June at 7:30 pm. We waited for about 30 minutes before being seated. I was surprised by how reasonable the prices were! We ordered about 6 dishes, had 2 bottled beers, and it came to around 7000 yen.

I ordered a sashimi platter, garlic stir-fried whelk, shishamo, butter-grilled asparagus, and clam sake steamed dish. The clam sake steamed dish was a bit salty. It felt like a typical izakaya experience. The shishamo was delicious.

During dinner time, I wanted to fully enjoy Hokkaido with my family who were reluctant, so we decided to dine at the izakaya "Kanemaru Gotoshoten". Since it seemed challenging to have a sashimi platter alone, I played it safe with Ishikari hot pot... Everyone was able to eat the zosui for the finish. Watching my family happily eat cup noodles yakisoba during our trip, I couldn't help but feel a bit sad. The crab and salmon roe bowl were also very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

【Goto Shoten】- Grilled shishamo and fried hokke were ordered for the second round. We were hoping for good local ingredients, but it was just average. Prices seemed a bit high for tourists. The menu was extensive with many appealing options! #GotoShoten #Izakaya #PersonalGourmetMemo #FoodDiary

In the morning, we did the agricultural experience that my son was begging for in Tokachi, and then moved to Tomamu. It was quite a distance to travel - the Tower Hotel visible from the highway was impressive. It was our first time staying at a Hoshino Resort. Even though this one is relatively affordable, it still costs a fair bit... but it's totally okay! It feels a bit like the bubble era with Norah Hirano vibes, haha. We parked the car and checked in, eagerly entering the Tower Hotel. Although it has been renovated, the room layout and facilities have a somewhat old-fashioned feel, which is a bit disappointing. But hey, it's Hoshino Resort, so it's all good haha. The hotel facilities are within walking distance, while some require taking a bus. There are very few dining options nearby, and the closest convenience store (Seicomart) is a 30-minute drive away - truly a remote area. As we had eaten a lot during the agricultural experience at lunch, the whole family had lost their appetite. We decided to go to a place that serves light meals and isn't crowded, so we headed to a restaurant called "17" at 5 PM. It's convenient that you can check the restaurant's congestion status on the Hoshino Resort Tomamu website. Since it was early, we were able to be seated without any trouble. Let's take a look at the menu and decide what to order. First, let's start with beer. We ordered a tofu salad, onigiri for my son, onion ring fry, deer meat Genghis Khan, miso eggplant, edamame, mozuku vinegar, and grilled squid. The dishes and drinks were brought to us promptly. In that sense, speed seems to be crucial. We tried the tofu salad first. The taste of the beans was solid and good. The onion rings had a hard batter, and the onion slipped out, unfortunately. The deer Genghis Khan had a strong meaty flavor, which was delicious. The grilled squid also had that Hokkaido taste, making it a recommended dish. The eggplant and mozuku vinegar were decent. However, the edamame was clearly thawed from frozen, which was quite disappointing. The sake made us feel good, but there were some subtle points that stood out. Nevertheless, it's a convenient restaurant within the hotel, and the fact that it's relatively empty is a plus.

I visited Tomamu on a weekend in May, staying at the Hoshino Resort. I took an early morning gondola ride to see the mystical "sea of clouds" and relaxed in the indoor pool and outdoor bath. For dinner, I visited a seafood izakaya in the Forest Mall. The restaurant was crowded but I managed to get a table with a beautiful view of the green forest through the large glass windows. I started with a Sapporo Classic draft beer for 700 yen and some lamb roast Jingisukan for 1,710 yen. The tender lamb had a unique flavor that truly captured the taste of Hokkaido. I switched to a rock glass of Kita no Kuni sweet potato shochu for 600 yen, enjoying the rich aroma of the thick sawa town-produced "Golden Senkan". I then tried the live surf clam sashimi for 1,000 yen, savoring its crunchy texture and deep umami flavor. This izakaya in the resort offered reasonably priced Hokkaido cuisine for a delightful dining experience.

It was my long-awaited visit to Tomamu. We were unsure of what to eat at night, but considering dining together, we decided to go to an izakaya as a common ground. Despite being in Tomamu, which is far from the sea, we didn't have high expectations. However, to our surprise, it was just a regular izakaya. The prices were reasonable for Tomamu standards, and the restaurant had thorough COVID-19 prevention measures in place.

This is a izakaya located within Hoshino Resort Tomamu. I visited for dinner and they had classic Hokkaido izakaya dishes on the menu. I ordered the following: Hokkaido scallop sashimi, scallop grilled with butter, smelt tempura, grilled fish from under the ice, and assorted pickles. I focused on seafood this time, and it was really delicious! The smelt was surprisingly big and had a nice texture, very good! The Hokkaido scallop sashimi was my personal favorite, it was the freshest and to my liking. Also, they had a variety of Hokkaido local sake on the menu, which was a pleasant surprise. With so many options, you can enjoy choosing different types of sake. I didn't have high expectations for an izakaya inside a resort hotel, but the cost performance was good, they had a better selection than expected, and it was a very satisfying izakaya experience.

I ate too much at the resort and always feel full. I wanted something lighter, so I came here. The tofu with mountain wasabi was delicious! The mountain wasabi was amazing - full of Hokkaido flavor. The salt-grilled fresh Pacific saury for 500 yen was the first of the season and reasonably priced. It was delicious. The sashimi included surf clam, marinated mackerel, and squid, all of which were just sweet enough and tasty. The crab rice porridge warmed me up from the inside out.

There are around 20 dining options at the Hoshino Resort Tomamu, and you can check the congestion status from your smartphone or TV in your room. However, the prices of the menu items are not clear at all. The official website mentions an average budget, but it's usually set on the lower side. For example, the average budget for a soup curry restaurant is listed as 1800 yen, but in reality, a bowl of soup curry costs 2800 yen. I wonder if that's meant for sharing between two people. We wanted to find a place that serves Hokkaido-like dishes and where we can have beer, and the first choice was a Genghis Khan (grilled lamb) restaurant. However, we couldn't find the prices anywhere, just reviews saying it's "expensive". This made us too nervous to try it out. So, we decided to go to the izakaya "Goto Shohin" where prices are clearly stated. It seems many people think the same way, as we were told there was a one-hour wait when we arrived. Since there are hardly any dining options around the hotel, and the nearest convenience store is a 30-minute drive away, we decided to wait. Surprisingly, we were able to get a table after just a 30-minute wait. The restaurant had excellent COVID-19 measures in place. There was no appetizer served, which made us wonder if they skip it because they usually have many international guests. The Sapporo Classic beer in a medium-sized glass was 600 yen. The edamame was surprisingly flavorful, and we enjoyed it while saying "it's delicious". We couldn't tell the difference between "zangi" (fried chicken) and "zangi karaage" but they were both delicious and piping hot! The onion slices were also tasty. The ramen salad was interesting, not what we expected, but surprisingly delicious and slightly sweet. The scallop grill with two large scallops for 880 yen was a great deal and very tasty. The scallop shumai was unique and tasty as well. The grilled Atka mackerel for 1980 yen seemed pricey, but it was worth it with juicy and flavorful meat. We also ordered another round of beer each, and the total bill came to just over 8000 yen. It's around 4000 yen per person, which we found to be quite affordable. We were satisfied with the variety of Hokkaido ingredients we could enjoy. Some people with a 5000 yen coupon seemed to struggle to spend it all. Some may question coming to an izakaya at a resort, but we had a great time and enjoyed the food.

At 18:30, there were 3 groups waiting. They came here wanting to try various seafood because they are in Hokkaido. Even though the place was crowded, orders were taken quickly and the food arrived promptly. The recommended button shrimp was very small and tasted watery, almost like sweet shrimp. The saury was small this year and had a thin belly. Overall, it was a disappointing dinner.

I took a break on a regular night and came to Hoshino Resort Tomamu. After enjoying rafting and night safari, it was past 7 pm and I was hungry..... I heard that there aren't many dining options at Hoshino Resort Tomamu, so I decided to go for a buffet at the hotel. I asked the hotel staff about the restaurants, and found out that only one buffet restaurant is open, but it requires a reservation. So, I couldn't go to the buffet restaurant. I checked the website again and indeed, it was outside of the operating hours. It would be nice if they opened a buffet restaurant that doesn't require a reservation..... So, I went to the open restaurants, but they were all crowded with over an hour wait time. I was really hungry, so I ended up at a pub-like place called Tomamu, which was empty. They had transparent sheets separating the tables for COVID-19 measures, which was good, but it felt like eating in a greenhouse... I didn't pay much attention to the expensive seafood or beef and ordered typical pub dishes: - Zangi (fried chicken) 750 yen - Dashimaki Tamago (rolled omelette) 460 yen - Grilled salmon belly 790 yen All of them were delicious. Since I was tired, I decided to have beer, coffee, and shochu to finish the meal: - Rice 230 yen - Mountain wasabi 300 yen This was the best part! Warm white rice topped with freshly grated mountain wasabi, drizzled with soy sauce twice! Be careful not to choke on it, as it hits your nose with a sharp spiciness and refreshing aroma, along with a vivid umami flavor. I devoured it with the rice in no time! Ah, it was delicious. I'm glad I found something delicious in the end. Now I have to go to bed early for the sea of clouds tomorrow. Thank you for the meal.

I stayed at Hoshino Resort Tomamu for one night and had dinner here. I chose this buffet style restaurant thinking it would have menu options that kids would enjoy. You have to call the staff to place your order, but it felt like there weren't enough staff members. We ordered edamame and sashimi, which came out quickly. The taste was okay, but the portions were small and there was a lot of daikon radish. The chicken wings and zangi were just average. The soba and udon noodles from Shintoku were delicious. The overall taste was like a chain restaurant. The prices are on the higher side due to it being a resort. The Classic beer was good, but the glass was small, which was disappointing. If you're not from Hokkaido, you might find it satisfying.

I found a izakaya restaurant inside Hoshino Resort, and it was amazing! Being in Hokkaido, the seafood was incredibly delicious! Everything had a unique taste that you can't find in Tokyo, and I was completely satisfied!

It's the season for salt-grilled Pacific saury and Sapporo Classic beer. Satisfied.

I had sea urchin - everything is decently tasty at this izakaya.

We enjoyed dishes like Tekka Don, Ochazuke, Beef Steak, and Shishamo with our family of 7. We didn't have high expectations based on reviews, but it turned out to be quite good. The staff was friendly and lively, unlike the more sophisticated places in Tokyo. We might come back next year.