Nihonkai Sakanamachi
Nihonkai Sakanamachi is the largest fish market on the Sea of Japan side of the country. There are many fresh fish shops that sell seafood directly from Tsuruga Port, and restaurants for such foods as sushi and kaisendon (seafood rice bowl). This old-fashioned market echoes with vibrant voices and is brimming with energy.
More Information about Nihonkai Sakanamachi
Street address
- 1-1531 Wakaba-cho, Tsuruga City, Fukui 914-0125
Access
- Take the Gurutto Tsuruga Shuyu Bus from JR Tsuruga Station for around 10 minutes, and get off at Nihonkai Sakanamachi bus stop.
Opening Hours
- 10:00~17:30 (open until 18:00 in July, August, November and December)
Closed
- Closed days to be determined
Best season
- All year
Point
- There are also group specialist restaurants and stores selling regional souvenirs, so a wide range of customers can enjoy this market.
update: Sep.3.2024

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