[2025 Shimonoseki Attraction] Travel Guide for Karato Fish Market (Updated Jul)

I've visited Kitakyushu more often than Tokyo, Osaka, or Fukuoka. This place is home to the best restaurant of my life and is a paradise for a seafood lover like me. I loved the Jeju Air route so much, but now it's gone, and I'm so sad... The flight schedule was perfect, and I really enjoyed it. Why...why...did it have to disappear? 😭😭😭😭😭

#Travel itinerary #Kitakyushu #Kitakyushu travel ✨️Kitakyushu Day 1 🍉Departure (7:05 Jin Air) - Leave luggage at Kokura Station Hotel - Station Udon at Kokura Station! - Shimonoseki sightseeing - Karato Market lunch - Mojiko sightseeing - Cafe - Return to Kokura Hotel check-in and rest - Dinner (Motsunabe) *> ✨️Kitakyushu Day 2 🍉 Takeout from bakeries at Kokura Station (Shiroya, Crown Mignon) - Kokura Castle sightseeing - Tanga Market (give up because it was closed on Sunday) - Lunch (Tonkatsu) - Kitakyushu Outlet - Sarakurayama Observatory (give up because of sudden heavy rain🥲) - Dinner (Yakiniku) - Late-night snack (Yakitori + convenience store) A jam-packed 2-day course It's a city smaller than Fukuoka, so you can eat and travel without any worries I recommend a weekend trip!

🐟˜˷ Karato Market I usually go on weekdays in the afternoon, but whenever I go, it's always crowded with people. Recently, there are a lot of foreigners.ᐟ.ᐟ Popular stores have long lines and you have to wait in line, but there are many stores, so you can look around and find your favorite store, or if you are particular, I think it's better to research each store in advance. But I recommend that you buy sushi one piece at a time at various stores at Karato Market 🫶 It's great to take out the sushi sold individually at each store and eat it on the wooden deck with a view of the Kanmon Bridge ✨️ The parking lot gets quite crowded, so it's recommended to go early, especially on weekends.ᐟ.ᐟ It's a spot that you should definitely visit at least once 😍 📍5-50 Karato-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 750-0005 #0 yen trip January 2025

Karato Market is a representative tourist spot in Shimonoseki, and also a gourmet spot. Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday, an event called Bakangai is held, and on that day, sushi shops are lined up in the market! You can buy sushi by the piece, so it might be fun to go around the shops and make your own original sushi pack. One of the most popular shops is "Takesho", and when I actually ate it, it was cheap and delicious, and I was completely addicted. I went there two days in a row. It takes 15 to 30 minutes to order, and when it's your turn, you tell the staff the sushi toppings and number you want. There is a microphone installed, so you don't have to shout, which is a nice touch in a lively space. Order from the left half, order from the right half, pay, and then enjoy wherever you like. You can order miso soup and other items separately at the counter in the back. Sushi starts at 100 yen per piece, and even though it's cheap, the portions are big and the fish is very fresh, so it's very satisfying◎ The fugu soup (300 yen) is also full of chunks of meat, and is especially recommended in winter when it's in season, as it will warm you up😉 Karato Market was really better than I expected! It was a place I definitely want to stop by when I go to Shimonoseki🍣 *Reference price / per piece* 100 yen: Natural pufferfish, local live horse mackerel, seared hairtail 150 yen: Live red sea bream, red tuna, natural flounder 200 yen: Bluefin tuna medium fatty tuna, Hokkaido scallops 300 yen: Marbled whale, bluefin tuna brain/fatty tuna Visited: February 2024 #Japanese Gourmet 2024 #100 Travel Styles #Domestic Travel #Yamaguchi #Yamaguchi Tourism #Yamaguchi Gourmet #Gourmet #Shimonoseki #Shimonoseki Tourism #Shimonoseki Gourmet #Karato Market #Takesho #Sushi #Sushi

#JapanTravel #Shimonoseki #KaratoMarket Shimonoseki's seafood paradise KaratoMarket🐟🍣 KaratoMarket in Shimonoseki Port that I visited during my Kyushu trip! As expected from a market famous for puffer fish, puffer fish sculptures and lanterns greeted me from the entrance🐡 There were so many different types of sushi and sashimi that it was a feast for the eyes and mouth👍 If you're planning a trip to Kyushu, be sure to stop by and enjoy🥹 📍Location: 5-50 Karatocho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 750-0005 Japan

#JapanTravel #Shimonoseki Shimonoseki famous for puffer fish~🐡🐡🐡 I visited Karato Market, a huge fish market Karato Market where small sushi shops are gathered!🍣🍱 You can buy and taste only the sushi you want, but what about the sushi cookies and quality,,,,,,,Everyone runs out with their wallets,,😲😲🧡💙 📍5-50 Karatocho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 750-0005 Japan ⏰Business hours Fri/Sat 10:00-15:00 Sun/Holidays 8:00-15:00

On the last day of my trip to Kyushu, I took a little trip and headed to Karato Market! There are many sushi shops, so I carefully selected my favorite toppings from various shops and finally packed them into one package so that they would look good in photos^_^ This costs 2200 yen✨ It was so delicious that I ate it all by myself even though it was 9am💦 [Situation] - It was a Sunday, and I arrived around 8:30, but there were already a lot of people there and it was crowded^_^ - The place to eat and drink is on benches outside. - Because it is near the sea, it is windier than the surrounding areas and feels chilly. [Opening days] Friday, Saturday, Sunday (there is a calendar of opening days on the website) [Access] Take the bus from Shimonoseki Station and arrive right in front of the market✨ The bus seat was a cute pufferfish♡ On the way back, I walked to Shimonoseki Station! It took a little time, but if you think of it as just a stroll around the city, it didn't feel like a long distance~^_^ #YamaguchiTourism#YamaguchiTrip

During the Easter holiday, the family and the four elders went to Kyushu My grandfather said he wanted to visit the fish market in Japan No problem! When you go to Kyushu, you must go to Tangdo Market! I was supposed to go on the 2nd day of the trip Later, when I looked more closely, I realized that the schedule of Tangdo Market was Only open every Friday and Saturday🥴 Fortunately, I did my homework and read it clearly As a result, on time, to the 6th day of the trip to go to the fish market! Because the Tang House market will start a big sale until 12:30 So we arrived by car at 12:30 and parked in the upstairs parking lot of Tang House Once there, of course, we have to take a picture of the big sign [Tangdo Market] and extra large 🐡 landmarks Then heading into the market center It's right to see a crowded place The shops are ordering large pieces of sashimi sushi, sashimi rice, specialty sashimi and fried food Each piece of sashimi counts, the shopkeeper will help you to match it, then count🍣 Among them, the tortoise and the arm-length sea bass are the best🤤 My daughter loves fried shrimps that are longer than her face🍤 After buying, you can walk out to the wooden chairs by the market for a picnic Ready to eat, very fresh If you don't have enough, you can walk back into the market and buy again! This late brunch is very satisfying Really fresh and delicious, and full of flavor Will definitely come again next time! #Kyushu #TangdoMarket #NorthKyushu City #DrivingTour #JapanDrivingTour #JapanFreeTravel #Japan Attractions

A place where you can look around the market and eat delicious sushi! This is Karato Market in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Originally a fish market that sells various seafood wholesale and retail, an event sushi market is held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Since it is sushi sold at a fish market, it is of course fresh! The price is cheap and there are many kinds, so I definitely recommend it! A kaisendon with a variety of seafood such as tuna, salmon, and shrimp is only 1,000 yen!! You can choose the sushi you want in a disposable container, and you can eat it at a table on the 2nd floor of the market, or on a nice day, you can go outside and sit on a bench and look at the ocean and eat it even more deliciously! After you finish eating sushi, go up to the rooftop of the market and take some nice, exotic pictures with the ocean and palm trees in the background. Highly recommended👍 #Japan Travel #Karato Market #Fukuoka Travel #Kitakyushu Travel

#日本景点 #九洲 #海鲜市场 #九洲景点 🎏 Kyushu, Japan's gourmet spot "Karato Market" holiday limited @ Seafood Street Fresh sashimi sushi 🍣 and puffer fish dishes 🐬 The seafood street of the popular "Karato Market" in Kyushu is also a sea area rich in dolphins, so the market sells a variety of dolphin sashimi and other dishes, so it is known as 🐬Dolphin Paradise🐬 Go on a pilgrimage during the holidays, because on weekdays the fishermen will return to the shore to sell their catches. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the Maguan Street Food Festival will be held. The "Lively Maguan Street Food Festival" 🎎 The first floor of Karato Market is the seafood street and the food street is the most popular one. It is crowded with people and sells all kinds of sushi, sashimi, dolphin dishes, fried dolphin meat, seafood bowls, etc. There are so many kinds of sushi that you can't help but grab them. 🍣Sushi-50 yen-500 yen💴 🍱Seafood Donburi-500-1000 yen💴 🍤Tempura fried food-100-500 yen💴 🦪Scallops, conchs-200-500 yen💴 🐙Octopus, abalone-200-500 yen💴 💢Highly recommended, must-have food💢 🏆Dolphin Sashimi🐬 🥇Seafood Donburi🍱 🥇Sashimi Nigiri Sushi🍣 🥇Sea urchin Fresh seafood + the price is quite affordable, so it is very popular among local people and tourists🥰 Opening hours: ⏰ Fish Market Monday to Saturday 05:00-15:00 Weekends & public holidays 09:00-15:00 「Seafood Street」🦞 Monday to Saturday 10:00-15:00 Weekends & public holidays 08:00-15:00 ‼ ️The seafood street is crowded and some vendors’ food will be sold out. It is recommended to go early 📍Address: Karato Market, 5-50 Karato-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Kitakyushu Attractions Recommendation 🔅🔅🔅 There are many places worth visiting in the suburbs of Fukuoka, One of them is Donto Market😍 Unlike Tsukiji Market, which is open every day, Donto Market is limited to weekends😎😎😎Donto Market is located in Shimonoseki City, usually with the same day tour with the port port, because by the way 👍🏻 In addition, other sushi is quite good value for money 👍🏻 For example, there is a Akashi tuna sushi only 50yen Akama 200yen, Extreme Star Eel Sushi 400yen😆 It's really cheap to eat 😝😝😝 I think sushi is cheap, especially the cheap fish sushi ☺️ In addition, there is a famous river pork, bought a box of river pork sashimi (500yen), with sour sauce to eat, taste good, have not tried worth a try 😋 pS. There are a few seats inside, you can sit outside the market, facing the sea view is very good feel😚 #Japan Attractions

Karato Market in Shimonoseki City is a must-visit place for those who love sashimi and sushi. First of all, the fish here is fresh and the price is affordable in Kyushu. For 200 or 150 yen, you can eat salmon sushi that is twice as thick as ordinary conveyor belt sushi and sushi stuffed with sea urchin. Most tourists will buy some sushi and sit outside to enjoy the view of the pier while eating it. #Japan #Karato Market #Nigi Sushi #Shimonoseki City #Kyushu

Karato Market in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, holds an event called "Ikiki Bakangai" every weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and on public holidays 💁‍♀️ During this event, many fresh fish shops in the market set up seafood stalls, mainly selling nigiri sushi, seafood dishes, and seafood soup. Fresh nigiri sushi can be purchased in one piece at any shop, and after the first shop puts it in a clear pack, you can wander around looking for your favorite topping, and when you hand over the clear pack and they say "put it here," they will put it in for you 🍣 Almost all shops accept PayPay, so you can make your own sushi pack with your phone in hand ♪♪ *Payment is required at each shop. *Some shops only accept cash. If you are visiting Shimonoseki City on the weekend, please come and visit 💁‍♀️ #gw2022jp

Being the home of puffer fish, it's incredibly cheap! I was surprised that other fish besides puffer fish were also cheap. When you purchase, you will also receive disposable chopsticks and soy sauce, so you can eat it on the spot. I highly recommend going out to the south deck and enjoying beer and sashimi while looking out at the Kanmon Bridge! #Shimonoseki #Karato Market

Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. To Karato Market. Yamaguchi has delicious pufferfish and seafood🐟🐡 If you go to Karato Market, you can find a lot of ingredients. There was especially a lot of sushi, so I ate a lot🤤 The sea is right in front of you, and when the weather is good, the view is amazing!! #photogenicspot

Karato Market is crowded with people from the weekend morning. There are many cars with license plates from Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi in the parking lot, and it is loved by locals, so it is a symbol of deliciousness! Each store serves different ingredients, and there are quite a few ingredients that are only available here! Since it is Shimonoseki, we have tiger pufferfish! The fried chicken and fisherman's soup are very delicious with a rich flavor. Other fish are also fresh, and there is a rare store that serves tuna brains! It is a great experience to sit on a bench along the coast and enjoy seafood while feeling the sea breeze! Karato Market 5-50 Karato-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 750-0005 #Shimonoseki #Gourmet trip #Pufferfish #Market tour #trip2022

Kyushu, Japan's food attraction "Karato Market" 🍣😍😍 The seafood street limited to holidays sells a variety of sushi, sashimi and puffer fish dishes😋😋 Large portions of sushi 🍣 and sashimi are super fresh 😍😍😍 There is a lawn outside the Karato Market.. You can buy sushi at the Karato Market and have a picnic on the lawn.😍😍A picnic with the sea breeze is unique❤️ 💡💡💡 Karato Market is a small fishing port and also an area rich in pufferfish. Therefore, a variety of pufferfish sashimi and pufferfish-related dishes are sold in the market, and it is also known as the "Pufferfish Paradise". #Overseas travel #foodie #I miss you so much #A good place to go in the hot summer

Karato Market is located in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. You can get there quickly from Fukuoka by crossing the Kanmon Strait! In the market, there are many seafood delicacies such as sashimi, sushi, and fish soup. There is also a place where you can eat outside after purchasing, so you can eat your meal in the best location! As expected, the fugu was the best!! #summertrip #Yamaguchi #seasidescenery #greatscenery #seafood #gourmet #coupletrip #summertrip

I went on a trip to Yamaguchi for the first time in my life♪ Yamaguchi Prefecture is often overlooked because it is sandwiched between the impressive prefectures of Fukuoka and Hiroshima, but when I went there, I found it to be an incredibly wonderful prefecture✨ There are so many tourist spots with spectacular views and local gourmet food that it's impossible to see everything in 2 nights and 3 days! The photo this time is Karato Market, the kitchen of the Kanmon, which is essential when talking about Yamaguchi's gourmet food! Shimonoseki is a port town overlooking both the Seto Inland Sea and the Sea of ​​Japan, and seafood is abundant. If you visit on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you can enjoy the market lined with sushi stalls called "Ikiki Bakangai"♪ There is also an aquarium and commercial facilities nearby. Please come and try the most delicious and fresh nigiri sushi👍 #Stunning seaside view #Aquarium #Karato Market #Shimonoseki #Yamaguchi #Gourmet trip

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Karato Market, a popular tourist spot in Shimonoseki, is a mecca for seafood gourmet loved by locals and tourists alike✨ On weekends, sushi and seafood bowls are lined up, and you can enjoy eating while admiring the skills of the craftsmen who make the sushi right in front of you🍣 When you actually visit, everything is so fresh and delicious that you end up eating too much😋 There are also many luxurious dishes that you can only taste here, such as puffer fish nigiri and sea urchin bowls! Surrounded by the lively market and the scent of the sea, the excitement of the trip was at its peak📸 🚃Access: About 15 minutes on foot from JR Shimonoseki Station 🚗If driving, it is about 10 minutes from Shimonoseki IC on the Chugoku Expressway (there is a parking lot nearby) It's fun to share and eat as you go with your partner, and it's also great to enjoy as much as you like of your favorite things on a solo trip! Next time I'll go first thing in the morning and try more seafood... That's what I feel🌅 Karato Market #seafood gourmet #food tour #Shimonoseki lunch #you can also eat pufferfish Domestic travel #couple trip #solo trip

Karato Market is a must-see for seafood lovers! ️ It's full of ingredients, but reasonably priced✨ This volume is cheap, starting at 1000 yen!! There are so many shops that it took me an hour to find the seafood bowl I wanted to eat😆 Everything looks delicious, so it's hard to choose! They also have sushi✨ They also sell seafood miso soup and side dishes, so it's very filling💯 The seafood bowl you eat while looking at the sea is absolutely delicious✨ After eating, we took the ferry to Mojiko Retro💨 The view is amazing✨We arrived at Mojiko Retro in just 5 minutes✨

If you're visiting Fukuoka, I highly recommend heading to Mojiko to enjoy its famous baked curry and unique port views. Mojiko is also the northernmost train station in Kyushu, Japan! Additionally, you can take a ferry to Shimonoseki's Karato Market to savor fresh seafood. After your meal, take a leisurely stroll to the nearby famous attraction, Akama Shrine! 🕰️ Hours: It's best to visit Karato Market before noon as many stalls close early. Akama Shrine is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 🚂 Transportation: Take the JR train to Mojiko Station. To reach Shimonoseki, you can take a ferry. 💰 Cost: The ferry ride costs about 400 yen one way. Alternatively, you can walk through the Kanmon Undersea Tunnel, which takes about 20 minutes and is free.

📍Mojiko A historic port city of Japan, featuring classic and beautiful European-style architecture. No matter where you take a photo, it's beautiful. And don't forget to take a boat to Karato Fish Market. Here, you can enjoy fresh fish sushi that is fresh and delicious. Plus, the atmosphere is great. 🚅How to get there 1. Take the SONIC or KIRAMEKI express train from Hakata Station to Kokura Station, which takes about 45 minutes. 2. From Kokura Station, transfer to the JR Kagoshima Line to Mojiko Station, which takes about 15 minutes. 📍Yufuin A small town in the valley, with a beautiful atmosphere. There are many shops along the way. Both food and souvenirs. Don't miss out on trying it. And don't forget to stop by to see Lake Kinrin, a small lake with water flowing from natural hot springs. Keep the lake water warm all the time. 🚅Travel Don't miss taking the Yufuin no Mori train. A very beautifully designed train that takes everyone to Yufuin. It takes about 2 hours from Hakata Station. It is recommended to book in advance because it fills up very quickly. 📍Kumamoto The city of Kumamon, this city is full of nature. The journey to each place is quite far. It is recommended to rent a car to drive. 🚅Travel Travel by Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata Station to Kumamoto Station, it takes only 40 minutes. 📍Beppu This city is known as the city of hot springs. It is very famous for its onsen. Because it has the largest amount of natural mineral water in Japan. 🚅Travel Take the Sonic Limited Express train from Hakata Station to Beppu Station, it takes about 2 hours. 💥And a great travel tip, Mameaw recommends that friends buy JR KyuShu Rail Pass There are options for northern Kyushu, southern Kyushu, or the entire Kyushu region. And you can choose to work for 3 days, 5 days or 7 days. Let me tell you that it's very worthwhile because you can travel unlimited times. No limit on trips. You can travel and have fun. 💚And in addition to great travel, internet is also important. Because you have to check the route. ⚡️Maemiao uses SIM2Fly Max. It is a roaming SIM from AIS. It allows us to use the internet. In foreign countries, it is very worthwhile. And it also covers In many countries around the world. Not only that, it can also be used as an eSIM. Don't worry about losing your SIM. You can buy it from the AIS website and receive a QR code to register. Or you can buy a normal SIM card and have the staff at the shop change it to an eSIM for you. 💚Maemiao's is a full-speed internet package of 13 GB for 10 days. And it's also free to make and receive calls. It's worth it. Use it to travel without interruption. Use it to view maps. Upload photos and videos in a juicy way. 💌Plus, when you buy this package, you'll also get special privileges and juicy discounts. Such as discounts from Dairyqueen, Burker King, Potato Corner, and Trip.com, etc. 💚You can buy it at AIS Online Shop. 💚At the counter 💚AIS Shop at the airport is open for purchase 24 hours a day. #SIM2FlyMAX #esim #foreignsim #Japan #Fukuoka #traveljapan #mojiko #fukuoka

If you are tired of the crowded attractions in Tokyo and Osaka, you might as well arrange a day to come to the "Akama-seki" area in Yamaguchi Prefecture to experience an immersive journey combining history, nature, food and culture. This time we set off from Shimonoseki City and embarked on a journey with a very local style. 🛶Roaming the Yanagawa Fengshui Road under the boatman's shout Our first stop was to take a traditional flat-bottomed boat and slowly move along the city's waterways. The boatman wore a straw hat and traditional clothes, and used a bamboo pole to propel the boat while singing ancient tunes. With the blue sky, green willows, wooden railings and canals, the picture was like a Ukiyo-e painting from the Edo period. Unlike the water towns that are seriously touristized, there is not much noise here, only the gurgling sound of water and the breeze, which is very healing. ⛩Akama Shrine: The beautiful red scenery of the sea-facing shrine After the boat trip, we walked to the "Akama Shrine". This shrine, built facing the sea, has obvious glazed tiles, bright red torii and central gate. Going up the mountain, the main hall is magnificent, surrounded by greenery, with blue sky and harbor view, which is refreshing. The most special thing here is the "Dragon God Traveling Picture" ema, which depicts the scene of ancient warriors riding dragons and soaring into the clouds. It is said to ensure safe sailing and bring good luck. If you have a new job, start a journey or make an important decision, you might as well ask for a fortune or buy an amulet to pray for your luck. 🏛️Romantic retro: Western architectural style of Shimonoseki Station Then, we came to "Shimonoseki Station" not far from the shrine. The whole building retains the Western-style design when it opened in 1914, with a green roof and creamy white exterior walls, which looks like an old European train station in the afterglow of the sunset. This is not only a transportation hub, but also a private spot for taking pictures. 🍣Pufferfish, sea urchin, and mentaiko trio: the ultimate feast for taste buds If you come to Shimonoseki and don’t eat pufferfish, it’s a waste of time! We bought a bowl of exaggerated "Unicorn Tricolor Donburi" near Karato Market, which was piled with fresh sea urchin, salmon roe, mentaiko, and tuna paste. Every bite tasted like the sea. And that box of spicy mentaiko was even more fresh and spicy, and the more you eat, the more addictive it becomes. There is also a "Pufferfish Theme Statue" next to the market, symbolizing that this is one of the largest distribution centers for pufferfish in Japan, and it is a landmark that tourists must check in! 🚆Transportation: You can take the Shinkansen to "Shin-Shimonoseki", transfer to the conventional line and get off at Shimonoseki Station. 🎟️Experience: The boat ride takes about 30 minutes. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance, or you can wait on site. 🍽️Food: Karato Market opens before noon, and it is recommended to arrive before 10 o'clock to avoid being sold out. 🙏Good luck: Akama Jingu sells special dragon god amulets and "Wish Ema", which are deeply believed by local people. This trip to Akama-Seki is not a popular route, but it is full of depth and touching. If you want to delve into the local culture of Japan, come here!

🚗 Kyushu to Honshu: A one-day self-driving tour for parents and children in Japan Starting from Fukuoka in northern Kyushu, we set off at 7am in the cool morning, aiming for several popular attractions in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The itinerary includes the magnificent Kanmon Bridge, the sweet fruit picking experience at the strawberry farm, praying at the stunning shrine, and eating sushi at Karato Market. This is a one-day round-trip self-driving trip! 🌉 The magnificent bridge between the islands, "Kanmon Bridge" This bridge, which is more than 1 km long, crosses the Kanmon Strait. The bridge is spacious and stable, and driving on it is refreshing. Looking out of the car window, on the left is the sparkling Seto Inland Sea, and on the right is the historic Shimonoseki Port view, which is a combination of nature and human engineering. 📍 Location Information • Japanese name: Kanmon Bridge (かんもんきょう) • Address: 〒751-0814 Dan-no-ura-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture • Transportation: Drive via the Kyushu Expressway to the Sanyo Expressway (tolls required) 📝 Recommendation: Kanmon Bridge is part of the expressway (Sanyo Expressway) and tolls are required. If you want to save money, you can also choose to pass through the "Kanmon Tunnel" below. 🍓 Sweet parent-child time: Hana no Omi Strawberry Farm After arriving in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, we came to the strawberry tourist farm "Hana no Omi" that we had booked. The strawberry farm here is open for experience from December to May of the following year, which is the sweetest season for strawberries! Walking into the greenhouse, the fragrance is fragrant, and the eyes are full of bright red and plump strawberries, which makes people salivate. We picked and ate the fruits at the same time. The flesh was delicate and juicy, with a balance of sweet and sour. It was a fresh taste that you would never get in the supermarket. Each person also had a small bag to hold strawberry leaves. The park's promotion of environmental protection was commendable. In addition to strawberries, the park also has a mini animal area: goats strolled leisurely on the grass, and rabbits jumped cutely. You can buy feed to feed them. 📍 Location Information • Japanese name: Flower Sea (はなのうみ) • Address: 〒757-0012 Yamaguchi Prefecture Sanyo Onoda City 3392 Haniwa • Transportation: About 40 minutes drive from Shimonoseki / take JR to "Haiwa Station" and transfer to a taxi for about 10 minutes 📝 Recommendation: Make an appointment in advance on the official website (especially on holidays). The ticket includes the all-you-can-eat time limit. Feed for the animal area needs to be purchased separately, and you can bring your own wet wipes for cleaning. ⛩️ Coin-throwing Blessing Wonder: Motonosumi Shrine In the afternoon, we drove to the coastal hills of Nagato City to visit the legendary Motonosumi Shrine. The most famous thing about this shrine is the rows of red torii gates winding down, forming a beautiful visual corridor, which contrasts with the Sea of ​​Japan behind it, which is breathtaking. The "offering challenge" of the shrine is also very interesting. The money box is set high above the torii gate, and you need to throw coins into it to "seek good luck." We took turns to challenge, laughing and clapping, and at that moment it was really as lively as attending a festival! The cliffs next to the shrine have a wide view, the waves hit the rocky shore, and the salty sea breeze blows on your face, which cleanses your heart. This is not only a place for prayer, but also a hot spot for stunning photography. 📍 Location Information • Japanese name: Motonosumi Shrine (もとのすみじんじゃ) • Address: 〒759-4712 498 Aburatsugu, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture • Transportation: About 1 hour by car from Hana no Hai / JR "Nagato City Station" transfer to the bus for about 30 minutes (few buses) • Parking lot: Yes (easy to be full during peak season) 📝 Suggestion: There is a parking lot at the shrine, but there are not many vacancies. It is recommended to arrive early during peak season. The seaside is windy, remember to wear a warm windproof jacket. 🍣 Delicious food by the harbor - Karato Market At dusk, we returned to Shimonoseki City and ended our trip at the popular seafood market "Karato Market". Although there are fewer stalls at night than during the day, the sushi stalls and seafood restaurants are still open and bustling. We chose several popular vendors and bought freshly made sushi to enjoy. Grilled yellowtail, pufferfish sushi, salmon roe gunkan... everything is so fresh that it's amazing. Paired with miso soup and local beer, it's a perfect ending! After eating, you can also visit the market and take some local specialties such as mentaiko, dried scallops, and seaweed gift boxes to bring the aftertaste of the journey home. 📍 Location Information • Japanese name: Karato Market (からといちば) • Address: 750-0005 〒50 Karato-cho, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture • Transportation: About 10 minutes drive after getting off the Kanmon Bridge • Business hours: Generally open 5:00-15:00 (closed on Mondays) 📝 Suggestion: The market is most crowded during the day, and the morning market on weekends is particularly lively. If you want to avoid the crowds, it is recommended to visit in the evening, and there are many choices in the cafeteria. Although this one-day self-driving tour in Japan is only a round trip, it seems to have traveled through many wonderful worlds: from the magnificence of the cross-sea bridge to the sweet parent-child time in the strawberry garden; from the fun of praying at the shrine to the satisfying taste buds of sushi in the market, each stop left a deep memory. The charm of Japan lies in the perfect interweaving of these big and small, nature and humanity.

#5月好去处2025 Both attractions are located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and are within walking distance of each other: Karato Market: Located along the Kanmon Strait, it is a well-known fresh food and sushi market, selling freshly caught seafood and freshly made sushi of the day. Kanmon Bridge: 1,068 meters long, it is an important symbol of the Kanmon Strait. Karato Market is very popular, it is recommended not to go too late, the tuna is very fresh and delicious, but there are also many people. 🕰️Business hours: Weekdays 10:00～15:00 (some stores open earlier) Weekend Sushi Festival 10:00～15:00 (most lively, it is recommended to arrive early) #Karato Market #Kanmon Strait

If you’re a seafood lover, Karato Market in Yamaguchi is a must-visit destination — especially if you’re curious about fugu (blowfish). This fish market is well known across Japan for its blowfish offerings, and you’ll see that theme carried throughout the complex, from fun blowfish statues and photo spots to restaurants proudly serving the local specialty. The market itself is compact but packed with variety. On the second floor, you’ll find several sit-down restaurants (like Maguro to Kame) where you can enjoy a proper seafood lunch with a view. Meanwhile, the ground floor is lined with affordable sushi and sashimi stalls offering generous portions at wallet-friendly prices. Whether you’re after classic nigiri or looking to try something more adventurous like fugu sashimi, this is the place to do it. It’s lively without being overwhelming, and the focus on fresh, locally caught seafood is evident. A great place for foodies and families alike! ⸻ 📍 Highlights: • Specialty in fugu (blowfish) dishes • Photo ops with blowfish-themed decor • Affordable sushi and sashimi stalls • Restaurants upstairs for dine-in with sea views • Great mix of locals and tourists #summervacay #KaratoMarket #FuguJapan #BlowfishSashimi #YamaguchiEats #JapanFishMarket #SeafoodAdventure #KaratoFishMarket #JapaneseSeafood #FuguLovers #MarketEatsJapan #japan #japantrip #fukuoka #fukuokatrip #yamaguchi #Yamaguchitrip

We made a special trip to Ichiba Shokudo Maguro to Kame, located inside Karato Fish Market, just to try the region’s famed fugu (blowfish) — a must-try delicacy in Yamaguchi. When we arrived, there was already a line forming outside, a good sign of its popularity. We wrote our names on the waitlist and were seated within 15 minutes. The queue moved fast and the staff were very organized. We ordered a blowfish sashimi set and deep-fried fugu, both prepared fresh. The sashimi was delicately sliced, with that signature translucent look, and had a clean, subtle sweetness. The fried version was surprisingly tender with a crispy outer layer — really tasty and easy to enjoy even if it’s your first time trying fugu. Despite the language barrier, the service was warm and accommodating. The staff patiently guided us through the ordering process and made us feel very welcome. One of the highlights? The view! The restaurant has large windows that look out toward the water — a great bonus to accompany a delicious and unique meal. Definitely a spot worth visiting if you’re near Karato Market and looking for an authentic seafood experience with a local twist. #summervacay #KaratoFishMarket #FuguExperience #YamaguchiEats #BlowfishSashimi #MaguroToKame #SeafoodInJapan #FoodieTravel #FuguLunch #JapanFoodAdventure #IchibaShokudo #japan #japantrip #fukuoka #fukuokatrip

The sushi is very cheap, but the uni is a bit fishy. The fish is good, the shrimp is good.