Seafood by the season

The seafood along the Sea of Japan is some of the best in the world. The coastline is a UNESCO Global Geopark with many habitats. Plus the clean mountain waters that run out to the sea provide vital nutrients to the waters. The catch varies seasonally so no matter when you visit, you’ll be trying something new. The Matsuba snow crab is highly prized all throughout Japan. But coming to the region means getting to try fresh oysters, clams, torigai shellfish, sea snails, turban shells, sea urchin, six varieties of squid, deep sea smelt, yellowtail, sea bream, red sea bream, flying fish, flounder, yellowtail amberjack, Japanese amberjack, mackerel, Japanese Spanish mackerel, Japanese whiting, rockfish, flathead fish, striped beakfish, etc.

Excellent locations for getting your seafood fill

Maizuru Port Tore Tore Center

Tore Tore Center is an indoor seafood market with a huge array of products, including the Tango brand's Maizuru crab (exceptional quality). It also has freshly prepared sushi, sashimi, baked and fried fish, and teriyaki that can be purchased and eaten on the spot. In addition there are large fish tanks, souvenir shops, and multiple restaurants (including different noodle options if you aren't feeling up for seafood).

This center is located quite close to Maizuru Port, where cruise ships are able to dock.

TEL: 0773-75-6125
address: Maizuru-shi, Kyoto 905, Shimofukui
hours: 9:00 - 18:00 (hours change on occasion)
closed: every Wednesday (open on holidays)

Maizuru kamaboko fish cake workshop

Maizuru is a well-known fishing port, and with the aim of supporting not only the fishing industry, but traditional food culture associated with the fishing industry, Maizuru City and the Tourist Association are helping promote the area as a "kamaboko town." This factory makes kamaboko fish cakes using a variety of fish, including a lot of local seafood. Kamaboko is a very popular food with a long history, all of which can be experienced during the kamaboko making workshop. The workshop gives visitors the opportunity to make a variety of fish cakes. You may just discover your new favorite food.

TEL: 0773-77-5400 (Maizuru Regional Tourism Organization)
address: 1013-11 Shimoyasu, Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture
hours:9:30 to 17:00 (Monday to Saturday * Closed on Sundays and public holidays)
Reservations are required in advance.
closed: no fixed closing

comments:
・ Please contact us at least 4 days before your desired date of reservation.
・ Capacity: 35 people (minimum 3 people)
・ Your workshop experience may be combined with other groups.