If you don't eat sea bream rice in Matsuyama, you're missing out! Kansui Ropeway Shop

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📍Location & Hours
• Location: 3‑6‑4 Okaido, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, near the ropeway shopping arcade
• Hours:
• Lunch: 11:00–15:00
• Dinner: 17:00–20:30

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Menu & Features
• Uwajima Taimeshi (Uwajima Taimeshi)
• Raw fish (red sea bream) sashimi mixed with egg and secret broth and sprinkled on top of warm rice
• Natural red sea bream vs. farmed (“鯛一郎クン”) available:
• Reviews say that natural red sea bream has a chewy texture in the mouth, while farmed sea bream is soft and rich in flavor

Meal Style
• Rice is not plain rice, but is served in an **ohitsu (rice bowl)**, and plain rice can be added (refilled)
• Instructions on how to eat are provided on the table, Easy to enjoy even for first-time visitors

Atmosphere & Waiting
• Size of the store
• Small size, not many seats (centered around the wooden counter)
• Located in the center of the ropeway street where Taimeshi specialty stores are densely located
• Waiting situation
• It is relatively free right after opening or before and after lunch, but there may be a line on weekends

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Tips for use
1. If you want to taste natural red sea bream
• Hurry up right after opening (11:00 or 17:00, etc.). Popular menu items may sell out early
2. If it's your first time, we recommend the 'Uwajima Set'
• Includes various side menus, so it's good for enjoying several flavors at once
3. Even if you're traveling alone, it's okay
• It's easy to access because it's a ropeway shopping street, and you can also take out or eat quickly

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Conclusion and overall review
• It's located in the ropeway shopping street on the way up to Matsuyama Castle, so it's easy for passengers to access
• Uwajima Taimeshi using fresh red sea bream is the signature menu, and you can also compare Uwajima and Matsuyama style Taimeshi
• The price range is about 2,000–2,200 yen for natural red sea bream, and farmed sea bream is relatively inexpensive