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Sakura Shrimp and Shirasu Rice Bowl

Also written: 桜えび・しらす丼 · 樱花虾·白鱼盖饭

A rice bowl topped with sakura shrimp—tiny pink shrimp found only in Suruga Bay—and fresh shirasu (juvenile sardines). It’s popular to enjoy at local eateries as a casual, everyday meal.

Shizuoka Chubu Life & Daily

About this place

Sakura Shrimp and Shirasu Rice Bowl in Shizuoka – A rice bowl topped with sakura shrimp—tiny pink shrimp found only in Suruga Bay—and fresh shirasu (juvenile sardines). It’s popular to enjoy at local eateries as a casual, everyday meal. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.