Fukuzushi

Well-regarded sushi restaurant near the Great Seto Bridge in Kurashiki, where the specialty is ultra-fresh octopus sourced directly from the fishing port of Shimotsui on the Seto Inland Sea. The tako (octopus) here is prized for its tender texture and clean, sweet flavor, served as sashimi, in pressed sushi, or lightly simmered in a dashi broth. The restaurant occupies a traditional two-story building with both counter and tatami seating, and the chefs are happy to recommend seasonal fish beyond the signature octopus. It makes a rewarding lunch stop when combining a visit to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter with a drive along the scenic coast toward the Great Seto Bridge.