Kesennuma Fukahire Shark Fin

Kesennuma, a port town in northeastern Miyagi, ranks among Japan leaders in shark landings and is known as a major center for shark fin. Carefully processed top-grade fins offer a silky texture and a delicate savory depth. Enjoying shark fin, famed as a luxury ingredient in Chinese cuisine, with the freshness only a production area can offer is the charm of Kesennuma.

Highlights

The highlight of shark fin dishes is the springy texture unique to the fin itself. Soups paired with refined broth and braised whole fins that show off their shape line up, each shop adding its own touch. In recent years simpler menus such as shark fin ramen and shark fin rice bowls have grown popular, letting you enjoy the local taste with ease.

Enjoying the Seasons

Shark fin as a processed product can be enjoyed all year, but the town buzzes even more when the port is lively during landing season. In winter a bowl of warm shark fin soup heats you from the core. A serving enjoyed while feeling the energy of a port town that has recovered is truly special.

Access and Basic Information

Kesennuma is reached from the Sendai area by rail and bus. Chinese and seafood restaurants around the port serve shark fin dishes, and specialty shops dot the area near Kesennuma Station and the harbor. Dried shark fin and soup products for souvenirs are also widely available.

A Quick Tip

Start with the easy shark fin ramen or rice bowl to feel the appeal of the source with little effort. If you want to savor it slowly, book a shop that serves the braised whole fin. Pair it with the harbor scenery to enjoy a dining experience only a port town can offer.