Ichigoni is a luxurious clear soup of sea urchin and abalone from the Hachinohe coast. Its name — ‘strawberry simmer’ — comes from the way the milky, poached sea urchin resembles wild strawberries floating in the broth. A summer delicacy, it’s one of Aomori’s most special regional dishes.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Hachinohe & Sanriku coast, Aomori |
| Hours | Restaurant hours (seasonal) |
| Admission | Premium; varies |
| Time needed | About 1 hour |
| Best time | Summer (urchin season) |
What to Try
- Clear, delicate sea urchin and abalone soup.
- The ‘wild strawberry’ look of poached urchin.
- A prized summer delicacy of the Sanriku coast.
- Often served at ryokan and special-occasion meals.
Combine Your Visit
- Pair with the Hachinohe morning market .
- See the seagulls at Kabushima Shrine .
- Walk the grassy Tanesashi Coast .
Getting There
- In Hachinohe: seafood restaurants and ryokan.
- Along the coast: Sanriku seaside inns in summer.
Tips
It’s a summer specialty and a premium dish — best sampled at a Hachinohe seafood restaurant or as part of a ryokan dinner.
