Kastuura Morning Market, Morning market in Katsuura, Japan
Kastuura Morning Market is a morning market in Katsuura, Japan, spread across two main streets with around 80 stalls offering fresh seafood, local vegetables, pickles, and homemade Japanese sweets. The market rotates between the two streets on a two-week cycle to serve different parts of the town.
The market was founded in 1591 during the Momoyama period and has run without interruption in this coastal fishing town ever since. It is one of the oldest continuously operating markets in Japan.
Local fishermen and farmers sell directly at their stalls, giving the market the feel of a genuine community gathering point. Regular customers are often greeted by name, and short conversations about the day's catch are a normal part of the visit.
The market is open every day except Wednesday and starts early in the morning, so going early gives you the widest choice of products. Since the location alternates between two streets, it is worth checking which street is in use before you head out.
Katsuura is supplied by nine active fishing ports, all located close to the market. This means that fish often goes on sale within minutes of landing, and the freshest stalls tend to sell out shortly after opening.
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