Kyukamura, a resort filled with nature ～Taste and compare shrimps that are not often found in the market～ At Kyukamura Takeno Kaigan, we will be selling “Demon Shrimp and Local Shrimp Kaiseki” from April 1st, where you can enjoy four types of shrim

[Nature-filled resort Kyukamura] ～Taste and compare shrimps that are not often found in the market～ At Kyukamura Takeno Kaigan, we will be selling “Demon Shrimp and Local Shrimp Kaiseki” from April 1st, where you can enjoy four types of shrimp in various dishes, including “Demon Shrimp”, which is known as the phantom shrimp. ​
Resort Kyukamura where you can enjoy nature Press release: March 13, 2025 ~Taste and compare shrimps that are not often found in the market~ Kyukamura Takeno Kaigan will be selling “Kemon Shrimp and Local Shrimp Kaiseki” from April 1st, where you can enjoy four types of shrimp in various dishes, including “Ki Ebi”, which is known as the phantom shrimp. The resort hotel “Kyukamura Takeno Kaigan” (location: 1047 Takeno-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Manager: Jun Aoki), which is located in the San’in Kaigan Geopark and is built on a small hill overlooking the inlet, will be offering “Demon Shrimp and Local Shrimp Kaiseki” from April 1st (Tuesday), where you can taste and compare shrimps landed at the local port in Tajima.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85653/559/85653-559-ee693ddbf9e253de83e59dfb359bb427-3520×1980.jpg The size and shape are sorted on board by fishermen and then put up for auction ◆One day of bottom trawl fishing Sneak into the scene of the large boat “Kyoshin Maru” bottom trawling boat unloading and sorting at Kasumi Fishing Port. About 100 demon shrimp were landed during one week of fishing. It is called the “phantom shrimp” because it is rarely caught and has a high rarity value. The fish are sorted by size and shape on board by fishermen, and then put up for auction.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85653/559/85653-559-4f2a2197ce15e149fea8bad2d2a2e9d5-3520×1980.jpg The sorted demon shrimp are quickly landed on the shore ◆Trawling boats that drive the rich fishing grounds and the amount of catches The main fishing ground is the sea near Oki Island. They are landed using the offshore bottom trawling method, and the fishing period is from September to May of the following year (including pine needle crabs from November 6th to March 20th), which is about four months excluding the period for fishing for pine needle crabs. In addition to shrimp, a wide variety of other seafood is also landed.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85653/559/85653-559-44c9245b4790c3045386c6b8f1b403be-3900×2925.jpg The fishing season and mesh size of Matsuba crab are different ◆Local shrimp – demon shrimp, black shrimp, white shrimp, red shrimp ~ (Figure: from left, white shrimp, demon shrimp, red shrimp, black shrimp) 〇Demon shrimp (Ibaramo shrimp) The name thorns (thorns) comes from its prickly appearance, and care must be taken when peeling the shell. From a fisherman’s point of view, it is said that it is possible to catch one out of every 1,000 fish. 〇Black shrimp (striped shrimp) The shell is a little harder than white shrimp. It is characterized by a white rim on the shell. 〇White shrimp (black shrimp) It is also called mosa shrimp or mud shrimp. The shell is softer than black shrimp. Both black shrimp and white shrimp look very similar. 〇Red shrimp (hot red shrimp/amae shrimp) Shrimp is the most commonly caught shrimp in San’in. The creamy sweetness is exquisite. Red shrimp are caught in large quantities, but fishermen often say that the detailed sorting work inside the boat while the fishing boat is rocking is so grueling that it can cause seasickness… Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85653/559/85653-559-89b753a9f078a7943083da6ecca8399f-3900×2600.jpg From left: white shrimp, demon shrimp, red shrimp, black shrimp ◆Kyukamura Takeno Kaigan “Phantom Demon Shrimp and Local Shrimp Kaiseki” In addition to the phantom demon shrimp, we offer four types of shrimp: black shrimp, white shrimp, and red shrimp, cooked in a melt-in-your-mouth manner and grilled at a low temperature to lock in the flavor. You can enjoy comparing the tastes of rare and valuable local shrimp that can only be found in the production area. Offer period: April 1, 2025 (Tuesday) to May 23, 2025 (Friday) Fee: From 22,000 yen (tax included, bathing tax not included) (*One night and two meals per adult when two people occupy one room on weekdays)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85653/559/85653-559-f45c76abb9389181096da650b5191cc4-3900×2599.jpg Taste and compare rare and valuable local shrimp ◆Kyukamura Takeno Kaigan Kyukamura Takeno Kaigan is located on a small hill overlooking an inlet in the San’in Kaigan Geopark. Squid crab in summer, Kasumi crab in autumn, and Matsuba crab in winter. You can enjoy local gourmet food throughout the year. The hotel also has a beach and campground where you can enjoy swimming. Address: Takeno, Takeno-cho, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, 669-6201 Manager: Jun Aoki URL: https://www.qkamura.or.jp/takeno/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85653/559/85653-559-19408b737b268d06ddacba9b808f60fb-3840×2160.jpg Kyukamura Takeno Kaigan Exterior ◆Resort vacation village filled with nature A resort hotel located in an excellent natural environment, including national parks and quasi-national parks that represent the scenery of Japan. Based on the concept of “a nature-filled resort,” our 35 vacation villages provide a place where you can experience the unique charms of each region, such as dishes that make use of local ingredients and programs that connect with the local nature, culture, and history, and deliver moments that naturally make your heart flutter.
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