Omaezaki, Port settlement and fishing community in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Omaezaki is a city at the tip of the Omaezaki Peninsula with gentle hills and valleys along the Pacific coast. The landscape features bays and rocky sections shaped by fishing and maritime life.
The settlement began as a village in 1889 and became a town in 1955 before merging with Hamaoka Town in 2004 to form the current city. This combination shaped the area into its present form as an administrative center and port.
The fish market serves as a gathering place where people come to buy fresh seafood and witness the morning auctions that reflect the town's deep connection to fishing.
The city is about 30 minutes by car from Kakegawa train station, where rental cars are available. The best time to visit is outside the rainy season when roads and coastal areas are most accessible.
The coastal waters host professional windsurfing competitions thanks to consistent wind and substantial wave patterns. These conditions attract water sports enthusiasts from across the region and beyond.
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