8-25 Uoichibamae, Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture
Rating
Cost per person
Free
The Kesennuma City Fish Market offers visitors a firsthand look at the bustling fishing industry of Kesennuma. From the 2nd-floor deck, you can observe the unloading of various catches like saury, tuna, and skipjack tuna, as well as the lively bidding process. Guided tours are available through the Kesennuma Tourism and Convention Association (call 0226-22-4560 in advance). Located at 8-25 Uoichibamae, Kesennuma, Miyagi, it's a 10-minute walk from Minami-Kesennuma Station on the Kesennuma Line and a 70-minute drive from Ichinoseki IC on the Tohoku Expressway. Open from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (contact 0226-22-7110), the market is closed on Sundays, holidays, and during the New Year season. Parking is available for 280 cars.