Fish Market In Japan

8 Famous Fish Markets In Japan You Must Visit

Fishing business is one of the businesses that are lucrative in Japan. The country is surrounded by water; there are a lot of fishing ports in the country. Around these ports, one or two fish market can be found.

For a visitor to Japan there are a lot of fish markets that are popular. These markets have their uniqueness that made them stand out.

If you are one of those that enjoy seafood, these 8 famous markets are worth visiting.

1. Nijo Fish Market Sapporo

Commercial activities began in Nijo market over a century ago. The first set of people that start selling in the market are fishermen from Ishikari Bay. They started selling fresh and dried fish in the market.

Today Nijo market is number one

Tsukiji Fish Market

Tsukiji fish market is one of the largest wholesale markets in japan and the world at large.

The market is known for its large number of seasonal products sellers, such as vegetable and fruit sellers. Over 2000 tons of fish and other seafood products is being sold and bought from the market on a daily basis.

The market is famous for its daily Tuna auction sales. The Auction sales are usually taking place in the inner market segment.

The auction sales are gradually turning the market into a tourist site, as many tourists are willing to witness the Auctions. There is guide line or rule that has to be followed in order to control the crowd coming into the market, especially the inner market where the auction is being taking place.

One of the guide lines is for visitor that wishes to witness the tuna auction to apply at the Fish information Centre at Kachidoki gate.

Maximum of 120 people are allowed into the inner market in a day to witness the auction. A first batch 60 people are allowed into the inner market before 5.A.M and the second batch of 60 people are allowed into the inner market around 6.A.M. Before mid-day, no visitor will be allowed to enter the inner market instead they will be encouraged to visit the outside segment of the market. The outside segment comprises of retail stores and restaurants that cater for the public

Izumisano Fishermen’s Union Open Air Market (Osaka)

The market is a fisheries co-operative market. It is known for its freshly caught seafood from the nearby ocean.

You can find different kind of seafood species put up for auction every afternoon.

There are restaurants’ at this market that sell seafood cuisine.

Open hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Closed: Wed

Address: 2-5187-101 Shinmachi Izumisano-city Osaka Contact information

Phone: [phone]

7. Tottori Karo port Seafood market (Tottori)

The market comprises of seafood sellers, vegetable and fruit sellers.

The market is famous for its Matsuba snow crab during winter.

Every other season other seafood product is being brought from the Karo port to the market.

There are restaurants around the market where seafood delicacies are being served.

Open hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed: Jan 1

Address: 3-27-1 Karo-cho-nishi Tottori-city Tottori Contact information

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

8. Ibusuki Yamagawa Port Seafood Market (Kagoshima)

The market was open mid-2009. The market is one of the popular markets in Japan.

Visitors always enjoy the fresh taste of its seafood products. Most of its seafood products are brought from Yamagawa