Kagoshima Fish Market Morning Tour

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1 hour
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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Japanese, English
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In this early morning tour of Kagoshima Fish Market, get a rare glimpse of the daily life of local fishmongers and experience fast-paced auctions of many different kinds of fresh fish.

Highlights

  • Explore Kagoshima Fish Market early in the morning in a guided tour led by a local host

  • See the bustling stalls where fishmongers sell their freshly-caught seafood and experience the thrill of fast-paced fish auctions

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Kagoshima's nickname of "Seafood Kingdom" can find most of its standing at the massive Kagoshima Fish Market, which provides fresh seafood to local restaurants, supermarkets, and hungry seafood lovers. Explore its lively stalls and experience a day in the life of a fishmonger in this comprehensive guided market tour of this lively landmark, led by a local host.


At 2am, trucks ferrying seafood from Kinko Bay and other areas of the country bring the seafood to wholesalers. Just a few hours later, the products are carried, sorted, priced, and ready for purchase by supermarket and fish store owners before dawn. It is at this exciting moment, early in the morning, when you'll jump right into the heart of the action and your tour will start.


The auction site and the wholesale area are located near each other, so if you are lucky, you might even see wholesalers cutting big chunks of tuna fish during the tour. After the experience, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared with the day's catch. Your host will recommend the best restaurants and give you tips on how to find the freshest seafood.

What You Get

Market tour
English-speaking guide
Transportation to and from the venue
Food, drinks and additional expenses

Good To Know

  • Please arrive on time.
  • Please wear or bring socks. You will receive rubber boots to wear at the market

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at the front gate of Kagoshima Fish Market. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

With a signature laid-back atmosphere to the south of Japan, Kagoshima Prefecture is surrounded by the ocean and lush scenery woven with stunning hiking trails and steaming hot springs, featuring local cuisine whose ingredients are grown from the rich soils of the surrounding volcanic landscape region.

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Jurgen Schaub
June 04, 2025
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Hitota san was friendly and knowledgeable, and the gentleman from the market who accompanied us was also very knowledgeable. We very much enjoyed being in amongst the auction activity!

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