Kure Taishomachi Ichiba Market

This market is located in Kure, a fishing town with a long tradition of pole-and-line bonito fishing. Fresh fish shops, restaurants, produce stores, and other businesses line the surrounding streets, making it easy for visitors to shop and dine. Lively calls in the local Tosa dialect add to the market’s vibrant atmosphere.

Although markets are often thought to be busiest in the morning, the selection here is usually at its fullest from around 11:00 a.m., when freshly caught, never-frozen bonito and other seasonal seafood begin arriving after the day’s fishing. Many stores also offer refrigerated shipping, so if you find something you like, you can have it sent directly to your home or another destination.

Another specialty is the Kure-don, an original rice bowl that you create by collecting ingredients from participating stores in the market. Reservations are required by the previous day; contact Tanaka Fresh Fish Store at 0889-52-2729. Choose from a variety of toppings, including sashimi and prepared dishes, and have fun creating a bowl to suit your tastes while chatting with the staff at each store!