Kanizo | A Reservation-Only Mangrove Crab Restaurant on Irabu Island (Miyako)

Kanizo is a reservation-only restaurant specialising in mangrove crab (mud crab) in the Sawada area of Irabu Island. The crabs, carefully raised on coral-reef seawater and natural feed, have no off-odour, with rich umami and densely packed meat as their appeal. You can enjoy course meals where you choose the size to suit your numbers and appetite, from a regular 350g at 4,400 yen to an extra-large 1kg at 11,000 yen. It is a celebrated Irabu Island restaurant introduced on TV programmes too, where you can savour a luxurious crab boiled, steamed or in miso soup. There are also experience menus such as sabani cruising and mangrove experiential learning tours, characterised by being able to taste the nature and food culture unique to Irabu Island. It is open 10:00 to 18:00, with both meals and experiences fully by reservation. Always book before visiting by phone (0980-78-4737), email or the official form. It is a shop recommended for a special-day feast or making travel memories.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Sawada 1181-6, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time10:00 to 18:00 (course meals and experiences all fully by reservation)
ClosedIrregular
FeeMangrove crab meal course: regular 350g 4,400 yen to extra-large 1kg 11,000 yen (reservation required). Mangrove experiential learning tour 4,400 yen (junior-high age and up), sabani cruising (about 1 hour) 5,980 yen
ParkingAvailable (not stated in official information. Parking in front of the premises within the Sawada-area village is possible; confirming when booking is recommended)
Contacthttps://kani-zo.com/ / phone 0980-78-4737

Visiting tips & what to bring

Both meals and experiences are fully by reservation, and same-day walk-in use is not possible. As the crabs are live creatures, early booking gives peace of mind so your desired size can be prepared. As the closing days are irregular, confirm the operating days by phone before visiting. Located within a village near Sawada fishing port, in a coastal natural environment, insect repellent is comfortable to have in summer. If joining the sabani or mangrove experience, preparing clothing that can get wet, easy-to-walk footwear and a sun hat gives peace of mind.

For families with small children

It is an easy shop to use even with children aged 0 to 6. It centres on soft, easy-to-eat dishes such as boiled and steamed crab and miso soup, so families with small children can enjoy it with peace of mind. However, as it is fully by reservation, it is smoother to discuss numbers and sharing for children when booking. The sabani cruising and mangrove experience have age and safety conditions, so families with infants should confirm whether they can take part in advance.

FAQ

Q.Do I need to book? Can I eat on the day?

A.Both meals and experiences are fully by reservation, and you cannot use it as a same-day walk-in. As the crab needs preparing, book as early as possible by phone (0980-78-4737), email or the official form.

Q.How much does it cost?

A.The mangrove crab course runs from a regular 350g at 4,400 yen to an extra-large 1kg at 11,000 yen, with the price varying by size. The mangrove experience tour is 4,400 yen, and sabani cruising is 5,980 yen for about an hour.

Q.Please tell me the opening hours and closing days.

A.The opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00. As the closing days are irregular, confirming the operating days by phone before visiting is reliable.

Q.Is there parking?

A.It is within the Sawada village, and parking in front of the premises is possible. As the number is not officially stated, it is reassuring to also confirm about parking when booking.

Q.What dishes can you eat?

A.It centres on courses savouring mangrove crab (mud crab) raised on coral-reef seawater, boiled, steamed or in miso soup. You can enjoy a luxurious crab characterised by no off-odour and rich umami.