Nakaminato Fish Market

那珂湊おさかな市場

Nakaminato Fish Market is a street of seafood shops next to the fishing port in Hitachinaka City. The shops sell fresh fish and shellfish landed that morning at fairly low prices. About one million people visit every year, making it one of the best-known tourist fish markets in the Kanto region. Many restaurants line the street, serving seasonal seafood dishes and conveyor-belt sushi.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Opening hours and closing days differ by shop.

Getting there

Change at JR Katsuta Station to the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line; about 10 minutes on foot from Nakaminato Station.

By car, about 4.5 km from Hitachinaka IC on the Higashi-Mito Road.

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

Good to know

On weekends, holidays and busy periods, the city opens free temporary parking right in front of the market, about a 3-minute walk away.
Traffic jams and heavy crowds are common on weekends, holidays, New Year and Golden Week.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The market is lined with eateries serving seafood rice bowls and sushi, plus seafood shops that sell souvenirs and can ship within Japan.
The market gets crowded in the busy season, and visitors are asked to use the detour route.
Street food and market snacks often contain pork, lard or alcohol (such as mirin or sake), even when this is not obvious. Ask before you buy.
Some markets and shopping streets ask visitors not to eat while walking. Eat at the stall or in a rest area.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Ibaraki and the verified places to pray nearby.