{"id":373609,"date":"2026-01-23T15:43:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T06:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/?post_type=column&#038;p=373609"},"modified":"2026-01-23T15:51:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T06:51:27","slug":"five-local-hot-pot-dishes-to-try-in-winter-in-kochi-japan","status":"publish","type":"column","link":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/column\/373609\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Local Hot Pot Dishes to Try in Winter in Kochi, Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"343\">Kochi Prefecture is often associated with a warm, southern climate, but winter mornings and evenings can be surprisingly cold. That is when hot pot dishes truly come into their own.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"500\">In Kochi, hot pots are not trendy inventions or modern fusions. They are dishes shaped directly by local ingredients, geography, and everyday food culture.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"611\">Conger eel, free-range game chicken, and spiny lobster each reflect the land and sea that sustain the region.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"768\">Here are five places where visitors can experience authentic Kochi-style hot pots, all accessible for travelers and deeply rooted in local food traditions.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"title-square\">Conger Eel Sukiyaki (Kure, Nakatosa Town)<\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16436\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1322.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1322.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1322-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1322-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1322-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1322-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1322-220x147.jpg 220w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"984\">This hot pot is made with conger eel caught off the coast of Kure, a fishing town known for bonito. In winter, the local specialty is sukiyaki prepared with conger eel.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1107\">Although conger eel is now considered a luxury ingredient, it was once an everyday food for fishermen\u2019s families in Kure.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1349\">The flesh has very little odor and releases gelatin-rich fat when cooked. Combined with a sweet-savory sukiyaki sauce, it produces a bold umami distinct from beef sukiyaki. Vegetables simmered in the broth are an essential part of the dish.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1499\">Stories from local fishermen, including those connected to the manga <em>Tosa no Ipponzuri<\/em>, show that this dish is deeply tied to everyday life in Kure.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16433\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1308.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1308.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1308-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1308-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1308-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1308-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DSC_1308-220x147.jpg 220w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"856\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Kure Taisho Town Market<br \/>\r\n<\/strong>Location: Kure Taisho Town Market, 6372-1 Kure, Nakatosa Town, Takaoka District, Kochi<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"video-block\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3236.8428904005314!2d133.23041761987417!3d33.328889337497!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x354e52729daec0d9%3A0xbc2d4fb8b44d131b!2z5LmF56S85aSn5q2j55S65biC5aC0!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1763360907021!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"title-square\">Game Chicken Hot Pot (Otesuji, Kochi City)<\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23983\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5968a04c5e2e7d3bc1b5f6575e7fea99.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5968a04c5e2e7d3bc1b5f6575e7fea99.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5968a04c5e2e7d3bc1b5f6575e7fea99-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5968a04c5e2e7d3bc1b5f6575e7fea99-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5968a04c5e2e7d3bc1b5f6575e7fea99-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5968a04c5e2e7d3bc1b5f6575e7fea99-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/5968a04c5e2e7d3bc1b5f6575e7fea99-220x147.jpg 220w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1279\" height=\"853\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>This dish features game chicken hot pot served at a long-established restaurant specializing in traditional Tosa cuisine, located near Kochi City\u2019s downtown area.<\/p>\r\n<p>The game chicken has a firm texture and strong flavor. When cooked in a hot pot, the bones and meat create a robust broth with depth and richness.<\/p>\r\n<p>The meal is typically finished with rice cooked in the remaining broth, allowing diners to fully enjoy the flavor of the stock.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367296\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_4266trim.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_4266trim.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_4266trim-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_4266trim-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC_4266trim-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Tosa Cuisine Tosakko<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 1-5-9 Otesuji, Kochi City, Kochi<br \/>\r\n<strong>Telephone:<\/strong> +81-88-823-2101<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"video-block\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3324.6769047104867!2d133.540519!3d33.561769999999996!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x354e19363739f03b%3A0xcdb3fdf4b625652d!2z5Zyf5L2Q5paZ55CGIOWcn-S9kOOBo-WtkA!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1763361215817!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"title-square\">Spiny Lobster Hot Pot (Uranouchi, Susaki City)<\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-364418\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC07641edit-2.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC07641edit-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC07641edit-2-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC07641edit-2-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC07641edit-2-768x545.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"852\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>This hot pot uses spiny lobster freshly caught in the waters near Uranouchi. The restaurant has specialized in spiny lobster dishes for over forty years.<\/p>\r\n<p>Lobsters are caught daily using traditional gill nets and prepared the same day.<\/p>\r\n<p>The highlight of the hot pot is the broth extracted from the lobster legs and shell. It is rich yet clean, with a natural sweetness. Both sashimi and hot pot preparations are typically served, allowing guests to experience the ingredient in different forms.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-364397\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_1818-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1098px) 100vw, 1098px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_1818-1.jpg 1098w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_1818-1-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_1818-1-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_1818-1-768x472.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1098\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-373621\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07663-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07663-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07663-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07663-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC07663-1-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Nakahira<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Location: 244 Uranouchi, Susaki City, Kochi<br \/>\r\nTelephone: +81-88-856-1651<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"video-block\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3330.5328781825547!2d133.40764581153195!3d33.4093490512919!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x354e3f5440863dc1%3A0x950a3cf08b9e1208!2z44GE44Gb44GI44Gz5paZ55CGIOS4reW5sw!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1763362002004!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"title-square\">Game Chicken Hot Pot (Obiyamachi, Kochi City)<\/h2>\r\n<p>Located inside Hirome Market in central Kochi City, this restaurant specializes in a purebred local strain of game chicken known as Gomen Kenkashamo.<\/p>\r\n<p>In addition to hot pot, the menu includes grilled chicken, lightly seared dishes, and fried preparations. This allows visitors to gain a broad understanding of Kochi\u2019s game chicken cuisine in one place.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-346096\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden2.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden2-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden2-768x577.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"961\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-346099\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden3.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden3-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shamoden3-768x577.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"961\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Syamoden<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> 2-3-1 Obiyamachi, Kochi City, Kochi<br \/>\r\n<strong>Telephone:<\/strong> +81-88-855-5815<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"video-block\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3324.7212794944126!2d133.5357171!3d33.5606173!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x354e193a0de80fd7%3A0x3f8fcd6de7425601!2z6LuN6baP5Lyd!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1763360360177!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"title-square\">Seasonal Hot Pot (Nijudaimachi, Kochi City)<\/h2>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-108698\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/20201111_193727-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2419\" height=\"1539\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Among the many izakaya in Kochi City, this restaurant is known for its consistent quality and careful preparation.<\/p>\r\n<p>The seasonal hot pot is supported by a menu that includes sashimi, simmered dishes, and small plates, all prepared with attention to detail. While not flashy, the food reflects the everyday dining culture of Kochi.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-366313\" src=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC01571-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC01571-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC01571-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC01571-2-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kochike.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSC01571-2-768x460.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Toyoki<br \/>\r\nLocation:<\/strong> 11-4 Nijudaimachi, Kochi City, Kochi<br \/>\r\n<strong>Telephone:<\/strong> +81-88-873-1208<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"video-block\"><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3324.5955083042163!2d133.5400248!3d33.5638843!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x354e1935df27bb7d%3A0x19d43c296ad7499f!2z6LGK45CC!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1764223129533!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n<p>Hot pot dishes in Kochi reflect the region\u2019s seasonal ingredients and long-standing food culture. Although Kochi is best known as a summer destination, winter offers its own culinary rewards.<\/p>\r\n<p>Through these hot pots, visitors can experience the deeper, everyday flavors of Kochi Prefecture.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":373624,"parent":0,"template":"","tags":[6339,6336,6341,5081,6342,5239,6337,6340,6338],"column_area":[6335,5165,5080,5079,5078],"class_list":["post-373609","column","type-column","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-game-chicken","tag-japanese-hot-pot","tag-japanese-winter-dishes","tag-kochi-en","tag-kochi-gourmet","tag-kochi-prefecture","tag-nabe","tag-spiny-lobster","tag-winter-food-in-japan","column_area-susaki-city","column_area-nakatosa-town","column_area-kochi_city","column_area-west","column_area-central","column_cat-eel","column_cat-specialty","column_cat-gourmet"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column\/373609","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/column"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column\/373609\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":374377,"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column\/373609\/revisions\/374377"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/373624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=373609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=373609"},{"taxonomy":"column_area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kochike.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/column_area?post=373609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}