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The Fish Market, The Biggest Fish Market by the Sea of Japan<\/h2>\n

Tsuruga\u00a0City<\/strong> in\u00a0Fukui<\/a><\/strong> prefecture nests right on the west coast, taking pride in its\u00a0incredibly fresh and delicious seafood. Nihon-Kai\u00a0Sakana Machi<\/strong>,<\/a> which translates to “Sea of Japan’s Fish City<\/strong>,” has rows of vendors after vendors, all selling different types of ingredients from the sea greens\u00a0to\u00a0fresh seafood. The biggest fish market by the Sea of Japan, Sakana Machi<\/em>\u00a0has been bringing in\u00a0daily fresh seafood from Tsuruga Port since 1994. \u00a0At this Hokuriku\u00a0stop,\u00a0I experienced a fish market rich in culture and its offerings; even the human interactions found here were different from what I’ve experienced in Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji Market<\/strong>.\u00a0The market itself, with its calm-yet-chaotic atmosphere,\u00a0is like a maze inside\u00a0with\u00a0clusters of fishermen and associates all yelling “irashai, irashai,”<\/em>\u00a0(“welcome, welcome!<\/em>“) to lure customers and to sell their day’s catch at surprisingly cheap prices.<\/p>\n

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Crabs, Oysters, \u00a0it is like a Costco for Seafood!<\/h2>\n

And I’m not joking when I say cheap prices:<\/em>\u00a0I stared at a mountain of crab<\/strong> for a little too long (with drool surely dripping)\u00a0and\u00a0the lady at this particular vendor offered me six crab legs, a basket of sweet shrimp, another basket of larger\u00a0shrimp, and two mountains of small white-meat fish all for \u00a55,500 total<\/em><\/strong>. This even included the next day shipping to Tokyo, so I wouldn’t\u00a0have to lug it all on my own, as I don’t think other Shinkansen passengers would’ve appreciated it. Grazing around further, you notice that there are many eateries, too, with seafood bowls using the freshest ingredients right in front of your eyes. But you don’t even need to be seated to try some of the food here. Many vendors have free samples from all different kinds of squid to seaweed, it’s like a Costco for\u00a0seafood!<\/strong> If you’re a lover of fresh oysters<\/strong> like myself, go straight for the oyster vendors who will crack one open for you, and offer you different condiments as you slurp down the oyster. These are usually between \u00a5600 and \u00a5800.<\/p>\n

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Try Seafood Bowls in This Fish Market!<\/h2>\n

Speaking of seafood bowls<\/strong>, I couldn’t leave without trying one. I ordered the crab and salmon<\/strong> bowl which did not disappoint whatsoever. At a little over \u00a51000, it was well worth the price for the fresh meal I experienced. Not all restaurants inside are filled with seafood bowls. There\u00a0are\u00a0also sushi<\/strong>, curry<\/strong>, fried dishes<\/strong>, and other Japanese food<\/strong> to satisfy everyone’s appetites. It also wouldn’t be a true Japanese stop without some sweets! The outside hall is lined with soft serve ice cream stands for the dessert cravings. The map below shows all the dining spots\u00a0in the market, but are not limited to just those options. Some are very casual and fast-paced, while other places are meant for larger groups and a formal atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Nihonkai Sakanamachi official site<\/p><\/div>\n

Sakana Machi<\/em><\/strong> has the hospitality true to Kansai and the\u00a0food to match its positive stereotypes. So if you ever find yourself in the Hokuriku area, why not stop by here? If you’re wanting the explore the entire region at an incredible discount, don’t forget to check out the Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/a><\/strong>, too!<\/p>\n

Public Transportation Access<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The closest train station is Tsuruga Station<\/strong>, where there is a community bus\u00a0Nakago Saki Line\u00a0<\/strong>to the market (25 minutes).<\/span><\/p>\n

Free ride all day: Adult \u00a5500, child (elementary)\u00a0\u00a5250<\/span><\/p>\n

One ride: Adult \u00a5200, child \u00a5100<\/span><\/p>\n

From Station (above – departure) to Market (below – arrival):<\/span>
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From Market (above – departure) to Station (below – arrival):<\/span><\/p>\n

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*The times marked in red do not operate\u00a0on weekends, national holidays, and 12\/30 – 1\/3<\/span><\/p>\n

Nihon-Kai Sakana Machi<\/em> is also a bus stop on the Tsuruga Gurutto Pass<\/a><\/strong>, which includes many highlighted sightseeing spots in the area. Information only available in Japanese.<\/span><\/p>\n

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