This is salmon roe marinated in soy sauce (ikura shoyu-zuke), with Hokkaido as the raw material origin, sold by “Kitanomachi” (北の町から), which is run by 株式会社アース (Earth Co., Ltd.) of Hokkaido. Because ikura shoyu-zuke comes in amounts ranging finely from 80 g up to 1 kg, it can be hard to tell which size gives how many servings, or how much time is left before the best-before date. This article organizes the publicly available product information and review-site listings for Kitanomachi’s salmon roe marinated in soy sauce into five points: amount, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. Its key feature is four amounts to choose from, 80 g to 1 kg, with the 600 g and 1 kg options arriving in 200 g packs.
At a Glance
Key points
- Choose from 80 g, 200 g, 600 g (200 g × 3) or 1 kg (200 g × 5). Among the 11 ikura items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026), 80 g is the smallest size (weak point: the Rakuten rating of 4.63 is lower than the 4.68 and 4.64 of other products)
- Keep frozen at −18°C or below; best-before date is 3 months from the delivery date is the guidance given
- Rakuten rating 4.63 (1,466 reviews). Viewed September 21, 2026
- The 600 g and 1 kg options come in 200 g packs, so you can take out only what you use
Watch out for
- Guidance on whether heating is needed, and the place of processing, are not found on the product page
- No field showing support for noshi, wrapping or message cards is found on the product page
Suits: People who want to choose the amount of ikura from 80 g to 1 kg, and use it 200 g at a time even when buying in bulk
The comparison covers the 11 ikura items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 21, 2026). The rating is as displayed on Rakuten (viewed September 21, 2026) and does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Compared with 11 Similar Items
Among the 11 ikura items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Ratings are as displayed on Rakuten; the fewer the reviews, the more easily the figure can shift, and it does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. The table is ordered by product name with this article first, and does not indicate ranking.
| Product | Total amount (g) | Delivery temperature | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 北の町から 北海道 知床・羅臼産 鮭いくら 醤油漬け(This article) | 80／200／600／1000 | Frozen | 4.63 (1466 reviews, 2026-09-21) |
| オホーツクの風 いくら醤油漬け 200g | 210 | Frozen | 4.25 (4 reviews, 2026-09-16) |
| Nakamuraya Sanriku Kaihouzuke 350g | 350 | Frozen | 4.49 (83 reviews, 2026-09-27) |
| 北の町から 北海道産 鮭いくら 塩漬け | 200／600／1000 | Frozen | 4.68 (353 reviews, 2026-09-21) |
| Hokkaido Ikura Shoyu-zuke 200g (Salmon Senmonten Iwamatsu) | 200 | Frozen | 4.56 (1010 reviews, 2026-10-04) |
| 北海道産 上級品 いくら醤油漬け500g | 500 | Frozen | 4.55 (2690 reviews, 2026-09-23) |
| 森源商店 紅鮭いくら醤油漬け500g（250g×2P） | 500 | Frozen | 4.22 (2544 reviews, 2026-09-25) |
| 港ダイニングしおそう 鱒いくら醤油漬け 250g／500g | 250／500 | Frozen | 4.64 (3398 reviews, 2026-10-01) |
| 神戸CRAB 完熟いくら醤油漬け 250g | 250 | Frozen | 4.32 (849 reviews, 2026-09-27) |
| 築地の王様 いくら醤油漬け500g 北海道産鮭いくら (soy-marinated salmon roe, 500g) | 500 | Frozen | 4.6 (268 reviews, 2026-10-17) |
| 越前かに職人甲羅組 鱒いくら醤油漬け500g | 500 | Frozen | 4.6 (1800 reviews, 2026-09-23) |
Product names link to each product’s article.
- Among the 11 ikura items featured on Ochinity (as of October 18, 2026), 80 g is the smallest size. The smallest size of each of the other 10 items is 200 g or more
- The Rakuten rating of 4.63 (1,466 reviews) is lower than the 4.68 (353 reviews) of 北の町から 北海道産 鮭いくら 塩漬け and the 4.64 (3,398 reviews) of 港ダイニングしおそう 鱒いくら醤油漬け 250g／500g
Basic Information
- Product name
- 北の町から 北海道 知床・羅臼産 鮭いくら 醤油漬け
- Amount
- 80 g / 200 g / 600 g (200 g × 3) / 1 kg (200 g × 5)
- Storage
- Described as to be kept frozen at −18°C or below
- Best-before date
- Described as 3 months from the delivery date
- Raw material origin
- Hokkaido
- Allergens
- Contains wheat and soybeans
- Price
- Not listed here because it changes
- Shipping
- Cool frozen delivery
- Noshi / gifting
- Not confirmed (no field for it is found on the product page)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The product page clearly states that it contains wheat and soybeans as allergens. Because the main ingredient is salmon roe (ikura), people with an allergy to salmon or fish roe cannot eat it. If you have an allergy, please contact the seller before purchasing, or be sure to check the label on the product once it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed September 21, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (15 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product name
- 北の町から 北海道 知床・羅臼産 鮭いくら 醤油漬け
- Type of food
- Hokkaido-produced salmon roe marinated in soy sauceSource: product description on the product page (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Amount
- Choose from 80 g / 200 g / 600 g (200 g × 3) / 1 kg (200 g × 5). No guide to how many servings each is is stated: not confirmedSource: same as above
- Options
- Amount: 80 g / 200 g / 600 g (200 g × 3) / 1 kg (200 g × 5)Source: option field on the product page (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Storage method
- Described as to be kept frozen at −18°C or belowSource: product description on the product page
- Best-before date
- Described as 3 months from the delivery dateSource: same as above
- Ingredients
- Salmon roe (ikura), soy sauce, fermented rice seasoning, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, reduced starch syrup, mirin, seafood extract, yeast extract, and seasoning (amino acids, etc.)Source: product description on the product page (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Allergens
- Clearly states that it contains wheat and soybeans (the spec table and product description agree)Source: same as above
- Raw material origin
- Hokkaido (as stated as of September 21, 2026). The “Shiretoko/Rausu” region named in the product name is not stated in this fieldSource: spec table and product description on the product page
- Place of processing
- Not confirmed (the product page does not state a place name or address for processing)
- State / how to eat (whether cooking is required)
- The food condition is listed as “frozen” in the spec table. We found no seller guidance on whether heating is needed or whether it can be eaten raw: not confirmedSource: spec table on the product page
- Delivery
- For the 80 g option, the delivery information field shows “Cool frozen delivery (Sagawa Express).” The delivery explanation at the bottom of the page lists both “Sagawa Express Hikyaku Cool Bin, or Yamato Transport’s Cool TA-Q-BIN” as courier optionsSource: delivery information module on the product page (80 g option) / delivery explanation at the bottom of the page
- Noshi / gifting
- We checked the product page for the word “noshi,” but found no field indicating support for noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping or message cards: not confirmed. The words “gift” and “present” in the product name are keywords indicating intended use, not a statement that these are supportedSource: product page (viewed September 21, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- We could not find a manufacturer name within what we checked: not confirmed. The shop’s operating company (seller) is 株式会社アース (Earth Co., Ltd.) (Hokkaido). Because the municipality-level part of the address differs between sources, we limit it to the prefectureSource: Rakuten Ichiba “Kitanomachi” company profile page (confirmed September 21, 2026). The display at the bottom of the product page shows a different municipality (Source: footer display of the same product page, confirmed September 21, 2026)
- Shop
- Kitanomachi (北の町から; Rakuten Ichiba)
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the latest price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
Any assessment of flavor or quality is a summary of third-party posts with sources noted. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and will change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of reviews | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.63 / 5 | 1,466 | September 21, 2026 |
The following is our summary of the first 30 reviews under the “Standard” sort order (default display; the entire first page). This trend does not necessarily reflect the product’s current condition. Reviews on Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon are not included in this summary.
What Reviewers Praise
Many posts praise the grain size, the springy pop-in-the-mouth texture, low drip, and the seasoning (not fishy, with just the right saltiness). Some mention using it for seafood rice bowls, ikura-don (a rice bowl topped with salmon roe), or ozoni (New Year’s mochi soup) at New Year’s or when visiting family. Some also mention that the small individual packs are easy to thaw.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 21, 2026; first 30 reviews read)
What Reviewers Note
Some posts mention a fishy smell. One post mentions the container (the plastic part) cracked easily. Several posts mention rising prices against the backdrop of poor salmon catches, though these read more as comments than as negative reviews.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 21, 2026; first 30 reviews read)
Summary: If You’re Choosing This Product
Deciding factor: You want to choose the amount of ikura to match what you will use, and to use it a little at a time even when buying in bulk. If those two are your conditions, this product fits: you can choose from 80 g to 1 kg, and the 600 g and 1 kg options arrive in 200 g packs (weak point: the Rakuten rating of 4.63 is lower than the 4.68 of 北の町から 北海道産 鮭いくら 塩漬け).
- In the 30 reviews read under the “Standard” sort order, posts praising the grain size, the springy texture and the seasoning stood out, and some posts mentioned a fishy smell
- The best-before date is described as 3 months from the delivery date
Other options: For a salt-cured version instead of soy sauce, see 北の町から 北海道産 鮭いくら 塩漬け; to choose from products with more reviews, see 港ダイニングしおそう 鱒いくら醤油漬け 250g／500g.
This section is based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 21, 2026). The review trends are within the range read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
Price, stock, shipping fee, and delivery date are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is September 21, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Any assessment of flavor or quality is a summary of third-party posts with sources noted, and is not Ochinity’s own evaluation. How we put this article together is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: September 21, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page of Kitanomachi, the same shop’s company profile page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
