A rare oyster shack offering natural oysters from Maizuru Bay has opened for the winter season. "Oista" in Maizuru City began its seasonal operation on December 6, 2025.
"Oista" is a unique oyster shack in Japan that uses natural oysters grown in Maizuru Bay, with oysters harvested by fishermen through free diving.
The establishment features a distinctive style where fishermen remove freshly landed oysters from their shells on-site, allowing visitors to enjoy the authentic "just-harvested" taste unique to Maizuru.
Inside, the restaurant offers a diverse menu of oyster dishes that showcase the ingredient's natural flavor:
- Steamed oysters
- Fried oysters
- Oyster rice
Visitors can fully savor these dishes that represent Maizuru's winter culinary highlights.
The plump texture and rich, deep flavor are characteristics unique to natural oysters.
From steamed oysters to oyster rice, experience the full range of Maizuru's winter flavors!
Maizuru City's Oysters – Natural Bounty Nurtured by a Calm Sea
Maizuru Bay is known as a sea area with calm waves and abundant nutrients, and the oysters grown here are characterized by excellent flesh quality and rich umami flavor.
Among them, natural oysters that grow on natural rock formations offer a powerful taste and deep richness.
Maizuru City promotes the appeal of these local marine resources as "Maizuru no Sakana" (Maizuru's Fish), and "Oista" is registered as a restaurant that serves Maizuru's fish.
Natural oysters from Maizuru Bay can only be tasted during this winter's limited period.
Visit Maizuru and enjoy seasonal oysters filled with the ocean's bounty.
For more details about the restaurant, visit:
https://maizuru-sakana.net/gourmet/3169/
