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Kuroshio Market

黒潮市場

A seafood market in Wakayama City showcases fresh local catch with live fish-cutting demonstrations and restaurants serving local specialties.

Kuroshio Market Exterior
Kuroshio Market Exterior © Yanajin33, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun10:00–17:00
Holidays10:00–17:00
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteEnglish
Access
1527, Kemi, Wakayama City, Wakayama
〒 641-0014
How to get there
Nearest stationShimizuura Station
冷水浦
Kisei Main Line34 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stopマリーナシティ1 min walk from the bus stop

Kuroshio Market is a seafood market located in Wakayama City, Japan. The market offers a wide variety of fresh seafood caught in the local area, including fish, shellfish, and other marine products. Visitors can see the fish being cut and prepared right in front of them, and can also purchase seafood to take home. The market also features several restaurants where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood dishes, as well as a variety of other local specialties. The market is open every day, and is a great place to experience the local culture and taste the delicious seafood of Wakayama City.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Kuroshio Market. Legend: Kisei Main Line; Hanwa Line; Wakayama Line; Bus from Kainan. Labelled stations: Wakayama, Osaka, Wakayamashi, Shin-Osaka, Tennoji, Oji, Shimizuura, Kainan.

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