6th ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Isumi, City of Gastronomy - Experience Report

On March 21, 2026, I participated for the first time in the "6th ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in Isumi, City of Gastronomy"✨

There are no coin lockers or luggage storage services at the station, so those traveling with large amounts of luggage should be careful🙏

After completing the registration, I received a pouch, chopsticks, and a sake cup (I chose the course that includes alcohol🍶❤️).

I even got a Yakult 1000✨

With my gut environment in top condition thanks to the Yakult 1000, I started with the final group at 11:20 AM🚩

At the first point, Boso Marina, I had "Jia-Jia," a local dish of Isumi City, a visually beautiful flower salad🌸, and Isumi City craft beer🍺

This dish called Jia-Jia was so delicious that I was surprised the moment I ate it😳

The craft beer was ice-cold, and since it was a whole bottle, I immediately started worrying if I would be able to walk to the finish line🤔

At the second point, Izumiura Beach, I had a fried octopus sandwich🐙, four types of Isumi cheese🧀, and Kidoizumi sake🍶.

The fried octopus sandwich, which was devised by local high school students, was very delicious, and I was impressed by how well octopus and bread go together😀✨

If I could, I would love to eat it again!!

At the third point, Enohama Ground, I had eel rice, fried tiger pufferfish and fish head soup, and Kidoizumi sake.

I was moved by how juicy the deep-fried tiger pufferfish was.

It goes perfectly with sake!! 😆

It's too luxurious that there was even eel rice 😭✨

At the final 4th point, I had a taste comparison of two types of strawberries 🍓 and a strawberry cup dessert ❤️

These might have been the sweetest strawberries I have ever eaten ❤️

After eating and drinking the best Isumi City full course, all that's left is to walk to the finish line!!

I departed at 11:20 AM and reached the goal around 2:40 PM 🕒
It was about a 3 hour and 20 minute walk 👏

A market was being held at the shrine at the finish line, and I bought some succulents and the cheese I had tasted and enjoyed along the way as souvenirs to take home ♪

What I felt while participating in this event was the warmth and friendliness of the staff ☺️
They naturally spoke to me in every situation, which allowed me to relax and enjoy myself from start to finish ✨

Since I arrived by train, it was a real shame that I couldn't get into an onsen despite the name "Onsen Gastronomy," but I was able to fully enjoy the nature and gourmet food of Isumi City, making it a very satisfying day ❤️