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Markets, morning markets & michi-no-eki
Markets such as Tsukiji Outer, Toyosu, Omicho and Nishiki, and using roadside stations and direct-sale stands.
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- Omicho MarketIshikawa KanazawaA market in central Kanazawa often called "Kanazawa's kitchen," said to gather around 170 seafood, produce, and other food shops.Open year-round (closing days vary by shop). Mornings tend to be the liveliest time to visit.
- Toyosu Market (tours and the marketplace)Tokyo KotoA wholesale market in Koto, Tokyo, said to have taken over the functions of the former Tsukiji market in 2018. Visitors can watch the tuna auction from a public walkway, and the site also has restaurants and shops open to the public.The visitor walkway and restaurant area are open on business days (closed days follow the market's annual calendar). Tuna auction viewing is said to require advance reservation — check before visiting.
- Tsukiji Outer MarketTokyo ChuoA market area in Chuo, Tokyo, where around 460 seafood, produce, and food shops are said to keep operating even after the wholesale market itself moved to Toyosu. It's also known for casual street food.Opening days and hours vary by shop (Wednesdays, Sundays, and public holidays are common closing days). Mornings tend to be the liveliest time.
- Hakodate Morning MarketHokkaido HakodateA market by Hakodate Station said to have begun around 1945 as farmers from nearby areas sold produce at the station front. Around 250 shops gather here, many known for seafood bowls, squid sashimi, and live crab.Mainly an early-morning to midday market (closing days and hours vary by shop). Some shops keep shorter hours in winter.
- Kushiro Washo MarketHokkaido KushiroA market in Kushiro said to have been founded in 1954. Known for katte-don, where visitors build their own seafood rice bowl, it gathers around 50 seafood, produce, and other food shops.Hours vary by season (closed Sundays January–March; open daily April–December, according to the market). Mornings tend to be the liveliest time.
- Wajima Morning MarketIshikawa WajimaA market on Wajima's Asaichi-dori long counted among Japan's three major morning markets, though it was damaged in the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and, as of 2026, is said to be operating from a temporary location.As of 2026, operating from a temporary location (closed Wednesdays). The situation is likely to keep changing as recovery continues — check the official website before visiting.
- Nishiki Market, KyotoKyoto City, KyotoA shopping street in central Kyoto often called "Kyoto's kitchen." Stretching about 390 meters, it's said to gather more than 120 shops selling pickles, yuba, dried goods, and more.Open year-round (closing days vary by shop). Busiest from morning into early afternoon, and especially crowded at year-end.
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- Ramen shops
- Soba & udon shops
- Sushi restaurants
- Izakaya & yakitori
- Teishoku, shokudo & neighborhood Chinese
- Yakiniku, shabu-shabu & hot pot
- All-you-can-eat & drink
- Kissaten, cafés & sweets shops
- Convenience stores & supermarkets
- Depachika, regional fairs & antenna shops
- Stations & airports
- Festivals, street stalls & beer gardens
- Breweries & factory tours