From the energy of the tuna auction to onigiri made with rice cooked in a traditional hagama pot. Enjoy a slow, delicious morning in Nachikatsuura.
An “Onigiri Course” has been added to the Fresh Tuna Auction Guided Tour.
After watching the auction, your guide takes you to Izakata Stand, a popular local onigiri (rice ball) shop. Start your morning with freshly made onigiri and tea.
Bookings are now open.
The Tour Flow
- STEP 1Watch the auction7:00 Meet at the footbath “Umino-yu”
Watch from the market’s 2nd floor with a certified guide (until 7:50) - STEP 2Walk with your guideFrom the market to the shop
About 3 minutes on foot - STEP 3Onigiri timeAt Izakata Stand
2 onigiri + tea (until about 8:30)
Course Highlights
- Watch the tuna auction (bidding system) from the market’s 2nd floor with a certified guide
- Includes 2 onigiri + 1 drink (tea) from Izakata Stand
- After the auction, your guide walks you to the shop
- Vegan and vegetarian fillings are available
Onigiri Fillings
- Salt (plain)
- Pickled plum with shiso (umeboshi)
- Sesame kelp (goma kombu)
- Stir-fried takana mustard greens, Chinese style
- Kinzanji miso
No meat, fish or seafood, eggs, dairy, or honey is used.
- Salad bread style
- Soy-marinated egg yolk
- Kinzanji miso with cream cheese
These contain egg and dairy. Vegan guests, please choose from “Fully Vegan.”
* You can freely combine your 2 onigiri from the Fully Vegan and Vegetarian fillings (vegan guests: please choose only from Fully Vegan). If you would like the vegan option, please let us know when booking.
About Izakata Stand
An onigiri specialty shop in Tsukiji, Nachikatsuura. It started from a rice farmer’s wish to share the value of rice with more people.
The rice is cooked in a traditional hagama pot to bring out its sweetness and fluffy texture. The fillings let the ingredients speak for themselves, with nothing unnecessary added.
Address: 4-3-27 Tsukiji, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro, Wakayama
Shop page on the Nachikatsuura Tourism site
Tour Information
| Schedule | Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (no tours on market holidays) |
|---|---|
| Meeting point | 7:00 AM at the footbath “Umino-yu” next to Nigiwai Market (same as our other courses) |
| Duration | About 1.5 hours (7:00 to about 8:30) The auction tour ends around 7:50, then it is about a 3-minute walk to the shop. |
| Price | 6,500 yen per person (same for adults and children; no extra charge for the vegan option) * A 1.5% booking system fee applies at checkout. |
| Minimum | 2 adults |
| Capacity | Up to 8 guests per tour (limited by the shop’s seating) |
| Booking deadline | 3 days before the tour date |
| Coming by car | We give you a free 2-hour parking ticket for Times Car Parking. Please tell us when booking. |
| Contact | Nachikatsuura Tourism Organization (NACKT) TEL +81-735-52-6153 (weekdays 9:00-18:00) / office@nachikan.jp |
Please Note
- If you have a food allergy, please write it in the remarks field when booking.
You will be taken to the Fresh Tuna Auction Guided Tour page