Karato market
4.1 (20068)
5-50 Karatochō, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 750-0005, Japan
Large, bustling market featuring many vendors selling sashimi & sushi, plus other prepared foods.
Duration: 00h45min
+81 83-231-0001
indoor
free
daytime
food
review(s)
20068 review(s)
Man Man a week ago
The market is very crowded, with numerous stalls selling sushi and seafood, puffer fish as well. However, the indoor seating area is small, so most people opt to picnic outside the market. It's a great experience, but be cautious of the birds; they will try to steal your food.
Ryan S a month ago
Probably some of the freshest tasting sushi here that I have ever eaten in my life. The cost is exceptionally low for the quality and the size of each piece of sushi that you can buy at the various stalls here. They have a wide array of choices here for fresh fish, fried sozai, shellfish, and sushi that you can choose from. Some stalls send to be more popular than others but all of them seemed to have exceptionally good quality sushi. The only bad part about eating here is that there are no tables to eat at, you'll have to sit on a wall outside the market or eat off of a wall ledge standing up. However I think it is totally worth it simply because the sushi here is phenomenal. It's something you should try at least once if you're in the area.
James Cage 2 months ago
Most of the vendors (to sell fresh whole fish to the restaurants, etc) were closed when we arrived around 12 pm. But there still have some fresh made sushi, deep fried, and miso soup vendors available. They are really fresh and CHEAP!! One of the most visit places if you come to visit Kyushu. There are some shops that start to discount after 1 pm, however, there are not many opinions.
Youji Nomo 3 months ago
Seriously, it's very crowded. There are slight differences in products between stores, but are they similar? It's best to choose early and eat while looking out at the strait. There is a small but indoor dining area on the second floor. Personally, I recommend the shop on the second floor. You can eat slowly and calmly. Enjoy the fugu too.
Ting Ting 5 months ago
Karato Fish Market is a tourist place where fresh seafood and sashimi are highly recommended. It is famous for its fresh puffer fish. The fish market has two levels with some dining places located on the second floor. There are only certain stalls open for business and the majority of them sell the same type of sushi. The price of the sushi here is reasonable and the overall thickness of the sashimi is acceptable.