Nachikatsuura is Japan’s top landing port for fresh tuna, caught using the sustainable longline fishing method.
This guided tour takes you inside the fascinating world of tuna auctions, where buyers compete in a unique bidding-style system.
🎯 Highlights
•Watch the live tuna auction from the 2nd-floor viewing deck of the First or Second Market, alongside a certified local guide.
•Learn exactly what’s happening in front of you, with detailed explanations in English.
•Listen safely and clearly using an audio guide headset.
※ For meal-included courses:
The tour will end around 8:30 AM. Please ensure you have enough time in your schedule to enjoy the full experience.
•Availability: Offered year-round.
•No tours on Tuesdays or on days when the fish market is closed.(Market Calendar: click here)
(Refer to the Katsuura Market Calendar: red = full closure, blue = large-tuna closure)
🔺 Minimum 2 adults required to book.(1 adult + 1 child combination is not eligible)
💳 A 1.5% system usage fee will be added at the time of reservation.