During my stay at Marintopia The Suite, I had a delicious seafood meal, but the meat took quite a long time to arrive and I ended up feeling full. It was a bit of a waste that the service was slow because the food was so tasty. However, even though the photos show only a part of it, all the dishes were delicious, so I am satisfied.

We visited a family trip to Amanohashidate to tour the Ine Funaya. It's a luxurious marine resort area with villas lined up. After enduring everything for the past year due to exams, we decided to treat our daughter, who achieved great results, as well as my supportive wife and older daughter, to a super luxurious crab feast full course meal. First up, crab sashimi! The crab legs served on ice were fresh and tender. Dip them lightly in soy sauce and enjoy the sweet and delicious taste. Next, grilled crab! Just lightly sear it and the sweetness intensifies. Grilling it over charcoal gives it a fragrant aroma. Now, it's time for crab shabu-shabu! The fresh crab meat easily comes off, and dipping it in broth brings out its flavor. Dip it in special crab vinegar and it's irresistible. And now, the crab miso grilled in the shell! Grilling the crab miso over charcoal and enjoying it with a drink is a delight. And here comes the crab hot pot. It may be filling, but the goal is the crab rice porridge at the end. The girls are focused on eating their vegetables towards that goal. Finally, the crab rice porridge! The crab broth permeates through it. I'm stuffed... but seeing the smiles on my daughter and wife's faces, it's priceless!

I made a reservation and went on January 2nd. I had high expectations because it had a good reputation. I often used Marintopia because it was owned by a corporation, but this was my first time here. I entered at 11:30. When I mentioned my name, they showed me to a seat in the corner of the counter. The heated floor was a nice touch. In the aquarium on the other side of the counter, there were many snow crabs. I wanted to eat them. Unfortunately, I couldn't drink alcohol because I was driving. First, I had an appetizer. It was beautifully arranged in three boxes with traditional New Year's foods like herring roe and sea bream – delicious! Next was roast beef salad. The meat was quite thick, and my mother was satisfied. I had to check the price because it was so luxurious. Next was sashimi, with tuna and flounder. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was great. I was satisfied. Next was steamed red snapper, with a cute presentation and a delicious texture. Then came tempura, with oysters and fish. I dipped the oysters in sansho salt – delicious. At this point, I was full. Next was a saury hot pot. A small pot was brought out, and once it boiled, the fish was added along with vegetables – delicious. The broth was clear and refreshing, and the fish was tasty. Finally, rice with dried small fish, miso soup, pickles, and dessert. The total came to 2300 yen plus tax and service charge. But I was satisfied.

The main dishes were plentiful but the menu was limited. It was a bit disappointing that there were no small dishes to snack on. The portion sizes were large. The most delicious dish was the sautéed red snapper and zucchini. The snapper was tender and flavorful.

I made a reservation and visited on January 2nd. I had high expectations because it had good reviews. I often used Marintopia, which is owned by a corporation, but this was my first time here. I entered at 11:30. When I mentioned my name, they led me to a corner of the counter. I was happy to find heated floors. In the aquarium on the other side of the counter, there were many snow crabs. I wanted to eat them. Since I was driving, I couldn't have any alcohol, which was a shame. First, I had an appetizer. It was beautifully presented in three boxes with ingredients like herring roe and sea bream, perfect for New Year's. Next was a roast beef salad. The meat was quite thick, and my mother was satisfied. It seemed luxurious when I checked the price. Then came the sashimi, with tuna and flounder. The presentation was beautiful, and the taste was great. I was satisfied. Next was steamed fish, maybe rockfish. It was served in a cute dish with a thick sauce, and it was delicious. Then came tempura, with oysters and fish. I dipped the oysters in sansho salt. So delicious. At this point, I was full. Then came the saury hot pot. A small pot was set up, and we added the fish once it boiled. We added vegetables and it was ready. It was so delicious. The kombu dashi was clear and refreshing, and the fish was tasty. Finally, we had rice, dried sardines rice, miso soup, pickles, and dessert. The total cost was around 2300 yen plus consumption tax and service charge. But I was satisfied.

The best

I had the spider crab, it was better than expected.

After taking a morning bath, it's time for breakfast♪ Just like dinner, I had breakfast at Tenka located next to Marinepia 7 building in Hoshine. This time, I was guided to a private room. The morning sun peeked through the blinds. I could see the water's edge. I was served a fruity juice as a service. And when the dishes were brought out, I was impressed☆ Wow, a delightful Japanese breakfast spread out on the table! Red rice. Rolled omelette. Grilled horse mackerel. I ate every bit of it♪ Salad. With soy sauce dressing. Yudofu with sudachi. Stem seaweed. The yuba with soy sauce jelly was the same as dinner. Tsukudani. Complimentary tea, herbal tea, and coffee were served♪ With hoji tea. I leisurely enjoyed my breakfast, and after eating, I took a walk by the seaside. Such a wonderful time♪ An auberge with hot springs by the sea is just the best♡

I visited Tenka, located on the 1st floor of Marine Pier Resort Building 8, to enjoy a course meal featuring Matsuba crab! The course included appetizers, salad, crab sashimi, grilled crab, crab miso in the shell, crab hot pot, rice porridge, dessert, and it was a full course. The Matsuba crab was a bit pricey, but everything was delicious! The crab sashimi was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the grilled crab had a sweet taste to it. The crab miso in the shell paired well with sake. By the time I finished the crab hot pot, rice porridge, and dessert, I was full. I feel like I've eaten enough crab for a year! It's a well-deserved treat once a year. It's a bit expensive, so I may not be able to visit often, but I would love to come back if I have the chance.

Crab season is finally here on 11/6! This year's first auction saw Matsunaga crabs being sold for about three times the price compared to last year. 5 crabs for 1.1 million yen! That's 220,000 yen per crab! We enjoyed this luxurious treat at the Japanese restaurant "Tenka" located on the 1st floor of the Marine Topia Resort building next to Hoshino. We were seated at the counter, but they also have private rooms available. To complement the high-quality crab, we toasted with some chilled Veuve Clicquot champagne priced at 8,500 yen. Crisp and refreshing. We opted for the "Matsunaga Crab Course," available from the opening day until the end of February. Prices range from 35,000 yen for the premium course (25,000 yen for owners) and 20,000 yen for the half course (15,000 yen for owners). Reservations are for a minimum of 2 people, and prices may vary depending on the availability of the crabs. Thanks to an invitation from the PR company La Pre, we were able to enjoy this exquisite meal. The homemade roast beef salad with soy-based Japanese dressing was delicious. The first course was a delicate dish of fresh tofu skin with diced vegetables topped with soy sauce jelly. The main highlight was the Matsunaga crab, which was served raw as sashimi, grilled, and in a hot pot. The freshness of the crab from Matsunaga Port, where they practice "day trip fishing," was evident in the sweet, rich flavor. The meal was complemented by grilled Miyazu saury and crab miso shell. We also enjoyed local sake, Ine Mankai, with its unique red color and exquisite flavor profile. The meal ended with a delightful crab porridge and a dessert of cheesecake and ice cream. Despite being full, we savored every bite. The experience was truly exceptional! You can also enjoy individual menu items at the restaurant, but staying overnight allows for a leisurely dining experience. We stayed at the adjacent Hoshino, and you can read about our experience in a separate article.