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Kuroshio Market

黒潮市場

A seafood market in Wakayama City showcases fresh local catch with live fish-cutting demonstrations and restaurants serving local specialties.

Updated 2026/07/12
Kuroshio Market Exterior
Kuroshio Market Exterior © Yanajin33, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00
Holidays 10:00–17:00
Admission
Everyone Free
Links
Official website English
Access
1527, Kemi, Wakayama City, Wakayama
〒 641-0014How to get there
Nearest stationShimizuura Station
冷水浦Kisei Main Line34 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stopマリーナシティ1 min walk from the bus stop

Kuroshio Market is a seafood market located in Wakayama City, Japan. The market offers a wide variety of fresh seafood caught in the local area, including fish, shellfish, and other marine products. Visitors can see the fish being cut and prepared right in front of them, and can also purchase seafood to take home. The market also features several restaurants where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood dishes, as well as a variety of other local specialties. The market is open every day, and is a great place to experience the local culture and taste the delicious seafood of Wakayama City.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Kuroshio Market. Legend: Kisei Main Line; Hanwa Line; Wakayama Line; Bus from Kainan. Labelled stations: Wakayama, Osaka, Wakayamashi, Shin-Osaka, Tennoji, Oji, Shimizuura, Kainan.

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