What other travelers are saying about Hamaguri Plaza
The parking lot is across the road, along the river.
We arrived at around 12:00. The restaurant was full of reservations. It was immediately clear that it was a popular restaurant.
The clam set meal consisted of both fried and baked clams in foil, so it wasn't very filling, but it was delicious. The clams had been de-shelled so they weren't hard to eat.
The entrance to the restaurant is a little hard to find. Payment is cash only.
I went there to eat clams, but the restaurant was already closed. What a shame! I was looking around to see if there was anything else, and I found a special exhibition called "Sea XX" in the exhibition room (?) on the first floor, so I decided to take a look. However, I'm not sure if it was to save on costs or if they had simply forgotten to turn it on, but the air conditioning wasn't on inside the room, and it was extremely hot.
The photos I uploaded were all of sharks, but there were also various other creatures featured that are nicknamed "Sea XX." The content was quite interesting, but as I mentioned earlier, it was so hot inside that I couldn't read the explanations very well. That was another shame!
If there's no air conditioning in the exhibition room again, it might be a good idea to ask the reception desk.
Shellfish lovers will be fascinated. Clams, the king of the shellfish world, are bursting with flavor. They'll get your juices flowing. The views are gorgeous, and you can even see the occasional fisherman. Clam udon is the perfect finale.
I'm a charismatic person who's known for being strict with my reviews, but I give them a perfect score.
It seems like a place where you can eat clams at a reasonable price, but once they're gone, it's gone, so today I stopped by to check out the location and to look around the buildings, including the exhibition room.
The parking lot is on the outside of the embankment (sea side). It was my first visit and I didn't know where it was, so I just walked right past it.
There is an elevator, so wheelchairs can enter.
Hamaguri Plaza is primarily known for its fresh seafood market specializing in hamaguri clams, a regional delicacy from Kuwana City. The facility celebrates the area's centuries-old clam fishing heritage and offers visitors the opportunity to purchase fresh local seafood, sample traditional hamaguri dishes at on-site restaurants, and learn about the unique tidal flat ecosystems that produce these prized shellfish.
From Nagoya, take the Kintetsu Nagoya Line to Kuwana Station, which takes approximately 20-30 minutes. From Kuwana Station, Hamaguri Plaza is about 15 minutes away by local bus or taxi. Alternatively, visitors driving from Nagoya can access the plaza via major highways, with free parking available on-site.
No, admission to Hamaguri Plaza is free. Visitors can explore the facility, browse the fresh market, and view exhibits about local fishing culture without any entrance charge. However, purchases at shops and restaurants are charged at standard pricing.
The plaza's fresh market offers locally harvested hamaguri clams, various seafood from Ise Bay and nearby waters, seasonal vegetables, agricultural products from Mie Prefecture, processed seafood items, and regional crafts. Visitors can also find specialty food products and souvenirs that showcase Kuwana's culinary traditions.
Yes, Hamaguri Plaza features restaurants specializing in hamaguri cuisine. Visitors can enjoy traditional preparations including grilled hamaguri, hamaguri hot pot (nabe), clam rice, and other regional dishes that highlight the flavor and quality of Kuwana's famous clams using cooking methods passed down through generations.
