Nihonkai Sakana-machi

日本海さかな街

Nihonkai Sakana-machi ("Sea of Japan Fish Town") is a seafood market area in Tsuruga. Many souvenir shops and restaurants serving seafood stand side by side. Visitors can browse popular marine products and buy local souvenirs. It is busy every day with visitors from inside and outside Fukui.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

From July to 30 December 2026, shops close at 17:30 on weekdays and 18:00 on weekends and holidays.

Shops open one after another from around 9:00.

Closed

There are some closed days; check the official website before visiting.

Getting there

About 10 minutes by car from Tsuruga IC on the Hokuriku Expressway; parking is available.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Food here includes seafood such as seafood rice bowls, grilled seafood (hamayaki) and raw fish.
The market draws many visitors from inside and outside the prefecture every day.
Old streets are lined with small shops and food stalls. Ask about pork and alcohol before buying snacks.
Many old houses are private homes. Do not enter them or take photos of residents without permission.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Fukui and the verified places to pray nearby.