Foods

Let's Kure

Kure features of food

Lapped by calm waters and kissed by the sun, the city of Kure where the sea and land are in perfect harmony.

Each Kure flavor speaks, the sea speaks, and the warm climate’s fruits speak.

Kure's coastal cuisine features a lot of seafood. It is usually freshly caught, lightly prepared, and in season to maintain its natural flavors. The ocean provides the star attractions from market vendors to family restaurants.

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Kure City's oyster production is among the highest in Japan! Hiroshima accounts for 63% of the nation's oyster production.

The sunny climate in the Kure area is ideal for growing and selling a large variety of fruits, especially sweet, sun-filled, tart citrus fruits that make a refreshing contrast to many savory dishes.

Local cuisine in Kure is based on home-cooked comfort food and other customary local dishes. The food reflects the town's history as a working port, with many customary local dishes being handed down.