Nakaminato Fish Market
那珂湊おさかな市場
The liveliest seafood market in northern Kanto, with more than a dozen fresh fish shops, conveyor-belt sushi, and seafood rice bowl restaurants, and long lines on weekends.
Nakaminato Fish Market sits beside the Nakaminato fishing port in Hitachinaka City. It consists of more than a dozen fresh fish shops, dried goods stores, and eateries. You can buy fresh fish, crab, and shellfish, and many shops will grill your purchase for you. You can also eat at Ichiba Sushi, a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, or at a seafood shop, where a big bowl of seafood donburi awaits.
In winter you can find anglerfish, a specialty of Ibaraki, and in summer, large rock oysters. Most shops open from about 8 or 9 AM until the afternoon, and closing days vary by shop. The crowds peak around midday on weekends, so an early morning visit is recommended.
Getting there: Take the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway from Katsuta Station to Nakaminato Station (about 15 minutes), then walk about 10 minutes. There is a free parking lot if you drive.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–16:00 (varies by shop)
Nearby sights
- Aquaworld Ōarai
- Ōarai Isosaki Shrine
- Sakatsura Isosaki Shrine
- Hitachi Seaside Park
- Mito Castle Ruins
- Kōdōkan (Mito)
- Mito Tōshō-gū
- Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki