[Nationwide ] Markets throughout Japan! Recommended here!
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2024-02-07
While today there are many ways to shop, such as mail order and department stores, the market is another option that is full of old-fashioned charm, where you can enjoy shopping while interacting with the shopkeepers. In addition to local specialties, markets have a lively and friendly atmosphere. This article introduces seven of the many markets in Japan. If you find a market near your next destination, why not include it in your plans?
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Kinkoichi Shopping Street
Nishiki Ichiba Shopping Arcade has a long history of approximately 400 years. It is no exaggeration to say that this shopping street has been loved and cherished by the local people of Kyoto and has played a key role in fostering the diversity of Kyoto's food culture and unique sensibilities. It is one of the places you should definitely stop by not only for shopping but also for sightseeing.
Kyoto has a unique food culture that has developed in the region, such as pickles, and there are many unique ingredients such as Kyoto vegetables. The Nishiki Market is lined with stores that offer a wide variety of these ingredients, which can be considered Kyoto's identity. Those seeking Kyoto's unique ingredients can almost always find them here.
Nishiki Market is visited by many tourists as well as locals. It offers not only foodstuffs but also a wide variety of souvenirs, and you will never get tired of looking around. For example, there is a wide variety of Japanese tableware such as chopsticks and tea bowls, as well as small items such as fans and wind chimes. If you want to take your time to choose a souvenir with Kyoto's typical Japanese taste, Nishiki Market is a good choice.
The great thing is that many food stalls are open, so you can satisfy your appetite on the spot. Even just walking around the stalls will work up an appetite that won't let up. For example, there are soft-serve ice cream and crepes made with green tea, other exquisite sweets, various fried foods such as tempura and karaage, takoyaki, and more. It is so difficult to narrow down what I really want to eat.
<施設情報>
Facility name: Nishiki Market Shopping Street
Address: 〒604-8054 609 Nishi-Obunmachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
Tel: 075-211-3882 (Kyoto Nishiki Market Shopping Street Zhenxing Combination)
Omimachi Market
Like Nishiki Market in Kyoto, Omimachi Market is a very prosperous kitchen for Kanazawa citizens. This is another historical market that has been in existence for more than 300 years since the Edo period. The market is not a straight road, but is made up of many alleys that stretch out like a spider's web, so first-time visitors may find it easier to shop if they have a map with them. The fresh seafood is eye-catching.
When one hears the word "market" in Japan, it sounds like a place that specializes in fresh fish and other foodstuffs. However, Omimachi Market offers not only foodstuffs, but also a wide variety of other items. For example, there are many fried foods such as croquettes, delicious freshly baked breads, and other items that make you want to reach for them when you walk through the market. There is also a wide selection of Japanese sweets and fruits.
Omimachi Market is a very attractive place for those who visit Kanazawa for sightseeing. What is especially pleasing is that there are many places to eat. You can enjoy a wide variety of seafood, such as seafood rice bowls, sushi restaurants, ramen noodles, curry, French cuisine, and more. Only a 15-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, Omimachi Ichiba is the perfect place to stop by for a quick bite to eat.
"Facility Information "
Name of facility: Omimachi Market
Address: 50 Kami-omi-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, 920-0905, Japan
Sapporo Central Wholesale Market
Next, I would like to introduce you to "Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Outside Market ". The long name is impressive, but this is a very attractive spot where vegetables and fruits from all over Hokkaido, as well as freshly landed seafood, arrive every morning. "The off-site market "is an area for the general public that is separated from the wholesalers-only market. Enjoy the delicacies of the sea and the mountains at a reasonable price at Hokkaido's representative food hub.
Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood. The most popular is crab. The many crabs lined up in the stores are very appetizing. How about buying some as souvenirs from your trip to Hokkaido? Crab cream croquettes with a rich texture are another popular item.
A full-scale, large-scale wholesale seafood market, it is busiest in the early morning hours. Therefore, the recommended pattern for visiting is to arrive early in the morning, stroll around the market, enjoy lunch, and then return home. In addition to the many seafood bowl restaurants, how about freshly grilled fish such as hokke (hokke)?
"Facility Information "
Sapporo Central Wholesale Market Outside Market
Address: 214, 1-7, Kita 11 Nishi 21-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-0011, Japan
Phone number: 011-621-7044
Tsukiji Off-Site Market
The Tsukiji Market, one of Japan's representative markets, no longer needs any introduction. Although its role as the main wholesale market was handed over to Toyosu Market, which opened in 2018, the outer market is still alive and well even after the relocation, and is still busy with small-scale purchases and individual customers.
Just a few kilometers from Ginza and other prime locations in Tokyo, the Tsukiji Market's overwhelming accessibility for a large-scale market is one of its major attractions. Thanks to this, there is no shortage of places to eat and drink from early in the morning when visiting Tokyo. The market is lined with a variety of restaurants offering seafood rice bowls, sushi, egg rolls, and other delicacies, and it is always a sight to see many people waiting in line at every restaurant. The area is even featured in travel guidebooks for foreigners as a popular tourist destination, and is one of the places you should include in your Tokyo sightseeing itinerary.
Even though the in-house market has moved to a new location, more than 400 fresh fish restaurants and eateries continue to operate in the outside market. Even though it is a compact site, it is difficult to visit so many stores at once in a crowded marketplace, and the unfathomable number of discoveries that can be made each time you visit attracts many people. The old-fashioned atmosphere of the market, nurtured over many years of history, may also be a key to its popularity.
"Facility Information "
Name of facility: Tsukiji OTC market
Address: 〒104-0045 16-2, Tsukiji 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Toretore Market Nanki-Shirahama
One of the largest seafood markets in western Japan is located in Shirahama-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, famous for its hot springs and pandas. The waters around Wakayama Prefecture, where the Pacific Ocean and the Seto Inland Sea meet, are an area that seems to promise an abundance of seafood, and the quality of the seafood that is available no longer needs explanation. It is also a popular tourist spot in Wakayama Prefecture, attracting many visitors.
The biggest attraction of the Toretore Market is the tuna disassembly show. Visitors can see various types of tuna, including the very popular Pacific bluefin tuna and Indian tuna, being dismantled right in front of their eyes. Tuna heads are sold at a special price to the first person who arrives, so why not try to get one when you visit? The variety and quality of tuna available for regular purchase also surpasses that of other places. This is truly a must-visit destination for tuna lovers.
As a market located in the suburbs relatively far from the big city, it has a well-stocked food and beverage corner, perhaps in anticipation of the family clientele who visit the market. The market offers seafood bowls, noodles, sashimi, side dishes, sushi, grilled squid, scallops, turban shells, and other seafood items that give the market a sense of identity as a seafood market. Please note that the restaurant is open only on weekends and holidays. In addition to seafood, there are also pizza and café options, so even when you are not in the mood for a mouthful of seafood, there is no need to worry.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Toretore Ichiba Nanki Shirahama
Address: 2521 Kata, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture, 649-2201
Phone number: 0739-42-1010
Karato Market
Fish grown in the fast-flowing, nutrient-rich straits are known for their overall firmness and great taste. The area where Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku are in close proximity is truly one of the ideal fishing grounds. The Karato Market in Shimonoseki City is a popular market where you can stock up on fresh fish caught in such an area. We invite you to experience the atmosphere of this lively market specializing in seafood.
When it comes to fugu, Shimonoseki is known for its fugu, and the Karato Market is Shimonoseki's representative market. Therefore, Karato Market plays a major role in providing fugu to fugu lovers all over Japan. Not only that, but it also handles a lot of sea bream and yellowtail, making it a very cost-effective market for purchasing foodstuffs.
The best part of a stroll through Karato Market is shopping while enjoying conversation with the people who work there. The best time to do this is between 7:00 and 9:00 in the morning. This is the best time to enjoy chatting with the workers because it is right in between the busy times. You are sure to make new discoveries about knowledge and tastes while talking with seafood professionals in the lively market. Why not enjoy a conversation at Karato Market and feel energized in both mind and body?
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Karato Market
Address: 5-50 Karato-machi, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi 750-0005
unrolled market
The last market we will introduce is "Hirome Market "located in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. It was built in 1998, which is relatively new for a market. Its name comes from Shigeaki Hirohito, a retainer of the Tosa Clan at the end of the Edo period, and it plays a role in inheriting and spreading the culture nurtured in the Tosa climate. Please stop by the market, which is full of individuality and offers a wealth of ways to enjoy yourself.
The market is like a department store, with stores of various genres such as fresh fish stores and butcher stores. One of the unique points of Hirome Market is the style of eating. The market is lined with many restaurants, but most of them do not have tables and chairs. This is to allow people to bring their own food from their favorite restaurants and eat it together. It is a highly satisfying place to eat and walk around by yourself or in a group.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Hirome Market
Address: 2-3-1, Obiyacho 2-chome, Kochi-shi, Kochi 780-0841
Phone number: 088-822-5287
summary
How was it? Each market is unique and has its own atmosphere, and is full of attractions that make you want to go out to eat and walk around right now. Although the Corona Disaster has forced us to distance ourselves from people, many of us may still feel that we can exchange energy by shopping while interacting directly with people. Whether you enjoy picking out the best ingredients, or trying out all the restaurants and eateries, we hope you will find your own way to enjoy the market.
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