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 stop for tourists that want to enjoy the seafood that Hokkaido is known for.

Every morning, fresh seafood arrive the market from all over Hokkaido City. Most of the seafood is being used for sushi.

Today Nijo market comprises over 70 stores that sell fresh seafood and vegetable.

Closed: Some shops have different schedules
Open hours: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Some shops have different schedules)
Address: 21-374-16 Kita 11 jyo nishi Cyuo-ku Sapporo-city
Contact information
Phone: 011-621-7044
Fax: 011-621-7180
info@jyogaiichiba.com

2. 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 guideline 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 guidelines 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 need.

Open hours 5:00 a.m. – around 1:00 p.m.
Closed: Sun, Holidays, and 1st to 3rd Wed of every month (Some shops have different schedules)
Address: 5-2-1 Tsukiji Chuo-ku Tokyo
Contact information
Tsukiji Outdoor Market Commercial District Promotion Association
Phone: 03-3541-9466

3. Omi-Cho Market (Ishikawa)

Omi- cho market is a seasonal food market. The market comprises of seafood product seller, vegetable and fruits sellers. The market is an open market that comprises largely fish sellers.

The market was established over 280 years ago.

Tourist prefer going to Omi-Cho market because they catch a lot of fun. The market is being patronized largely by the locals and heavily crowded throughout the opening day.

Why most tourists love to visit the market is because of it chaotic and vibrant atmosphere. Tourists are always treated respectfully and specially.

Open hours: Some shops have different schedules
Closed: Wed, Holidays, and New years day
Address: 50 Kamiohmi-cho Kanazawa-city

Contact information
Omi-cho Market Commercial District Promotion Association
Phone: 076-231-1462
Fax: 076-232-5502
info@ohmicho-ichiba.com

4. Seafood Market Maizuru Port ToreTore center (Kyoto)

For gourmet Tourists, this seafood market is the right place to go.

Maizuru seafood market consist of stores selling fresh seafood and restaurant selling cook seafood delicacy ranging from crab, shrimps, lobster and other seafood delicacies.

You can buy your fresh seafood and order it to be cooked at the spots.

Closed:Wed (Unscheduled. Check the website.)
Open hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Subject to seasonal changes)
Address: 905 Shimofukui　Maizuru-city Kyoto
Contact information
Phone: 0773-75-6125
info@toretore.org

5. Toba Seafood Market (Mie)

The market is famous for its selling of newly harvested seafood and its tuna carving shows during weekends.

Like any other seafood market, you can find restaurants selling seafood delicacies. Most visitors that have a meal or two from one the restaurants are left with good seafood delicacies experience.

Open hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Everyday
Address Pearl road shop: Uramura-cho Toba-city Mie
Osatsu shop: Osaka Adako-cho Toba-city Mie

Contact information
Phone: 0599-32-5352 (Pearl road shop)
0599-33-7108 (Osatsu shop)

6. 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: 072-469-2340

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: 0857-38-8866
Fax: 0857-38-8860

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 port.

The market comprises of restaurants’ that sells local food along with seafood delicacies. Apart from seafood products, other seasonal produce can be found in the market.

Open hours: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed: The 3rd Wed of every month, and Jan 1-2
Address: 1-10 Yamagawakinsei-cho Ibusuki-city Kagoshima

Contact information
Phone: 0993-27-6507
Fax: 0993-35-3312

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