A spicy walleye pollock roe Mecca: Fresh from the factory directly to your dinner table

Located in the Rinku area of Tokoname City, close to Chubu Centrair International Airport, Mentei Park Tokoname is a mentaiko—or spicy walleye pollock roe—theme park operated by long-standing manufacturer Kanefuku. Take a free tour of the mentaiko factory, where there are fresh spicy walleye pollock roe products for sale and even the Mentaiko Museum. A fun place to visit, shop, and eat, this theme park is gaining attention as an exciting place for families, friends, and couples—for anyone of any age.

The building’s distinguishing feature is the bright red rooftop walleye pollock roe symbol and character, Tarapiyo. The establishment itself is huge and has the parking lot to prove it; ready to accept all who come with 200 spaces.
One of the highlights here is the ability to sample and purchase fresh mentaiko. First and foremost, you’ll definitely want to get some spicy walleye pollock roe straight from the factory. But remember, mentaiko freshly manufactured at the factory the same day is only available in limited quantities—so set your sights. Spicy walleye pollock roe connoisseurs rave about how this type of mentaiko is especially delicious and different from what you'll find in the refrigerated section of the supermarket.

Different sizes and seasonings of walleye pollock roe products as well as a wide variety of other flavors and types such as spicy mackerel roe, spicy sardine roe, spicy squid roe, spicy walleye pollock roe sausage, and even spicy walleye pollock roe steamed shumai dumplings are available and sure to jump start your appetite.
Satisfy your hunger by filling up at the Food Corner. One of the popular items here is the mentaiko rice balls, the size of which is sure to surprise you. Another regular item is the mentai soft serve ice cream, with the addictive granular texture of mentaiko. Draft beer, coffee, and other drinks are also available, perfect for taking a quick break.

If you’re curious how the mentaiko sold in the shop is made, you can observe the production process at the Factory Gallery. Through glass windows, you can watch each process, from the preparation of the raw ingredients through to brining, maturing, measuring, shaping, and packaging.
And don't miss the Mentaiko Museum, which introduces the history and production of mentaiko through videos, games, and other materials.