Karato Market
唐戸市場
Karato Market is a local wholesale fish market in Shimonoseki, known as the "kitchen of Kanmon". Local fishermen sell the fish they have caught directly here. On weekends and holidays the market holds an event called Ikiiki Bakangai, where visitors can eat fresh seafood at open-air stalls.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
5:00–15:00; on Sundays and national holidays 8:00–15:00.
- Closed
Open daily.
- Getting there
3 minutes on foot from the Sanden Kotsu Karato bus stop.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Ikiiki Bakangai (seafood eating event) is held Fri–Sat 10:00–15:00 and Sun/holidays 8:00–15:00.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Food here is mainly seafood: you can have a mixed seafood rice bowl or buy individual pieces of sushi.
- Arrive early to see the market at its liveliest.
- 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 Yamaguchi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Prayer times in Yamaguchi
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:02
- Sunrise06:37
- Dhuhr12:00
- Asr14:56
- Maghrib17:18
- Isha18:43
Times are calculated for Yamaguchi City. Times may differ elsewhere in Yamaguchi.
Places to pray near Karato Market
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Karato Market
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: そらみみ (Soramimi), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kanmon.gr.jp, japan.travel