ABOUT
About this spot
Karato Market, a leading tourist spot in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a regional wholesale market that is also an 'open market,' where general visitors can casually buy fresh ingredients and enjoy meals. The biggest attraction is the food event 'Ikiiki Bakangai,' held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The shops in the market serve nigiri sushi and rice bowls made with the day's fresh catch. Shimonoseki's specialty fugu (called 'fuku' locally) sushi and karaage are exquisite! Because you can choose whatever you like starting from a single piece, there is fun in sharing with friends or family and building your own favorite assortment. The Shimonoseki way is to eat what you buy on the second-floor terrace or on the lawn area along the Kanmon Strait right in front of the market. Eating seafood while feeling the sea breeze and gazing at the Kanmon Bridge is sure to be an exceptional experience. With the lively calls of the market, the bounty of the sea and splendid views, it is a gourmet mecca that is a must for Shimonoseki sightseeing, whether you savor it luxuriously alone or enjoy it with a partner or family.
Last updated March 27, 2026