Kashi-no-Ichi Market, Fish market and dining complex in Shimizu-ku, Japan.
Kashi-no-Ichi Market is a fish and food market located on the waterfront of Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture, where dozens of vendor stalls sell fresh seafood, vegetables, and local products. The complex also has built-in restaurants where cooked and prepared dishes are served on the spot.
The market opened in 1995 as a temporary setup near the port of Shimizu and became permanent after strong local demand made it clear that the harbor area needed a fixed place to sell fresh fish. Over time it grew into one of the main gathering spots along the waterfront.
The market sits right at the working port of Shimizu, and visitors can watch vendors unload and display fish that arrived the same morning. This direct link between the sea and the table is part of everyday life here, and many locals treat a visit as a regular weekly habit.
The market is within walking distance of JR Shimizu Station and has on-site parking for those arriving by car. Visiting early in the day gives the best chance of finding the widest selection of fresh seafood before stalls start to sell out.
In the market's Tuna Hall, vendors serve rice bowls where slices of tuna are arranged on top of the rice to mimic the shape of Mount Fuji. This is not a marketing gimmick but an actual local specialty that draws visitors from across Japan who come specifically for this dish.
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