Karato Market
A large, bustling market packed with stalls selling sashimi, sushi, and processed foods.
Basic information｜Karato Market
A large, bustling market packed with stalls selling sashimi, sushi, and processed foods.
Details
- Opening hours
- Mon05:00–15:00Tue05:00–15:00WedClosedThu05:00–15:00Fri05:00–15:00Sat05:00–15:00Sun08:00–15:00
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +81 83-231-0001
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
Karato Market in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, began as a local market serving both wholesalers and retail shoppers, then moved to its current site in 2001 with a stronger visitor focus. Fresh catches arrive each morning, and stalls sell sashimi, sushi and prepared foods alongside local produce. On weekends and holidays, the Ikiiki Bakangai event lets visitors buy sushi and seafood directly from vendors; fugu is another well-known specialty. The market’s history links Shimonoseki’s port and fishing trade, from roadside produce sellers and fish-market consolidation to today’s lively food destination. Walk among the stalls to see the day’s catch and choose freshly made seafood.
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