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The Hitachi Fresh Fish Center is located near the mouth of the Mōgami River and the Kuji River, close to Hitachi Port. Inside the market building, which houses the first to third centers, there are fresh fish shops selling locally caught nearshore fish, restaurants where you can enjoy local seafood dishes, as well as various types of shops including dessert shops and ramen shops. A must-try dish here is the seafood rice bowl provided by a restaurant called "Yuu," which is filled with freshly caught local fish. The ingredients change daily based on the types of fish caught, and with reasonable prices, it has become quite popular. Additionally, the anglerfish hot pot at "Seafood Teahouse Hamanzen" is not to be missed. The anglerfish, rich in collagen, is tender and bouncy, and the broth, seasoned with three different types of miso and soy milk, has a rich flavor. Adding anglerfish liver enhances the taste even further. The Hitachi Fresh Fish Center also has many attractions for tourists. The market features a service counter where visitors can obtain travel information about Hitachi City, and various market activities, including auctions, are held on the fourth Sunday of every month. Moreover, within a 30-minute drive, there are many representative tourist attractions in Ibaraki Prefecture that can be visited. It serves as a great base for exploring famous sightseeing spots such as "Kokuei Hitachi Seaside Park," "Hitachi Kamine Zoo," and "Hitachi Kamine Park."

Various types of shops are quite abundant, including fresh fish stores that sell locally caught nearshore fish and restaurants where you can enjoy local fish dishes. There is also a service counter where you can obtain tourism information about Hitachi City. It is a popular hub for easy access to various popular tourist attractions in Ibaraki Prefecture.