🗺️ Maizuru Port Seafood Market

Maizuru Port Seafood Market is the largest fish market in Kyoto Prefecture, well-known as the biggest seafood base in Kyoto. This impressive seafood market, covering an area of 280 tsubo on the Japan Sea side, is filled with fresh seafood caught right at Maizuru Port. Operated by three fish brokers from the Kyoto Prefectural Fisheries Cooperative Maizuru Fish Market, the freshness and variety of seafood available here are unparalleled. In summer, you can find rock oysters and bird shells, while winter brings crabs, all available at economical prices for seasonal ingredients from Maizuru. Shopping and browsing in the lively atmosphere of the market is a delightful experience. One must-do when visiting Maizuru Port Seafood Market is to have the seafood you purchase prepared on-site into dishes like sashimi, which you can enjoy in the resting area. The fresh and delicious seafood cooked right there is a real treat. Additionally, on weekends and national holidays from 11 AM to 3 PM (with the latest entry at 2 PM), you can grill the seafood you bought at the barbecue area (with a usage fee of 500 yen per person). There are also popular restaurants where you can enjoy sushi with fresh ingredients and seafood rice bowls, all with well-equipped dining spaces. Moreover, there are specialty shops selling Maizuru's famous fish cakes and stores offering seafood processed products, local sake, and a farmers' market displaying a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, making it highly recommended to shop for local products as well. The market has a foreign visitor service counter and provides tourist brochures in English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), and Korean.

With an expansive seafood market and roadside station covering 480 ping, you can purchase the freshest seafood at affordable prices. The freshly cooked seafood is quite popular. There are also sushi shops, dining establishments, souvenir stores, and a farmers' market.