Most of the Senshu region is located along the seacoast, and it is here that a majority of Osaka's fishing-port markets can be found. There are markets both large and small, each offering a unique selection of products. Explore the markets for yourself and find your favorite!
(Note: Some markets operate based on irregular schedules, so make sure to check market event dates via websites or similar before visiting.)
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出This market is held every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. at the Dejima Fishing Port and is unique in that it offers the chance to barbecue and eat the seafood you purchase! No preparation on your part is necessary; simply show up, pick out the fish you want, and savor anything from chargrilled seafood to seafood-over-rice bowls. If you want to eat in a restaurant, you can choose from takomeshi (octopus and rice), seafood tempura, grilled whole squid, salt-grilled sweetfish and more.
This market also boasts a convenient location, just 10 minutes or so on foot from Minato Station on the Nankai Main Line.Address: 大阪府堺市堺区大浜西町24(堺出島漁港内) Tel: 072-221-7272 Market Information: https://www.sakai-tcb.or.jp/spot/detail/342 (Please call for further details)
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This market offers a wide range of unique made-in-Osaka products including eel-over-rice bowls made using broiled natural eel from the Yodogawa River, Japanese-style croquettes made with whitebait, ingredients pickled in soy sauce lees, and more! We recommend trying the cutlassfish tempura, which is made with ultra-large-sized cutlassfish and offers a delectably crispy finish.
Jizohama Minato Marche also has a barbecue area where you can grill up fresh seafood and eat it on the spot. Meat is also available, sold by one of Kishiwada's most famous butcher shops, and a flea market is sometimes held alongside the fresh food market.Address: 大阪府岸和田市地蔵浜町7-1 Tel: 072-423-2518 Official Website: http://www.iwashikincyaku.com/15185898853679 (Please view the website for further details)
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The Izumisano Fishing Port, located just across the water from Kansai International Airport, regularly vies for first and second place throughout Osaka in terms of catch volumes, and its Izumisano Aozora Market is home to more than 20 shops selling fish and other seafood. They are open even on weekdays, and offer seafood caught in the early afternoon (rather than the morning) which is sold at shops from 2:30 p.m. onward. Moreover, visitors to this market can enjoy viewing high-energy fish auctions.
Restaurants are available on the second floor, offering meal sets, seafood-and-rice bowls, and other selections only available at Izumisano Aozora Market. There is even a space set aside on weekends for barbecuing seafood.Address: 大阪府泉佐野市新町2丁目5187番101 Tel: 072-469-2340 Official Website: http://www.aozora-ichiba.com/ (Please view the website for further details)
Kokoumi Shokudou Nakatoku
Kokoumi Shokudou Nakatoku is located right in the middle of Izumisano Aozora Market and serves seafood-over-rice bowls made with freshly caught seafood, richly flavorful handmade soba noodles, and more. Pictured here is the Kaihodon ("treasures of the sea rice bowl"), topped with generous servings of tasty fish and other seafood ingredients.
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Operated by the Okada Bay Fisheries Cooperative, LONG PARK Umi no Marche serves as an evening market open from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and as a morning market open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays. A large number of top-quality local shops participate in market events, offering not only seafood sent straight over from the fishing port, but also fresh fruits and vegetables, handmade craft and accessory items, and more—there are even food trucks!
Furthermore, Sennan City provides Sennan conger eel, popular for its thick texture and delicious taste even amongst furusato nouzei henreihin (specialty products given as thanks for tax donations to local governments). These are only available at LONG PARK Umi no Marche!Address: 大阪府泉南市りんくう南浜４－２０１付近 SENNAN LONG PARK マルシェエリア内 Tel: 072-484-2121 (Okada Bay Fisheries Cooperative)
Note: Phone calls are taken from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Cooperative is closed on Sun. and Wed.Official Website: https://umi-marche.com/ (Please view the website for further details)
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In addition to fresh seafood, this market serves up Senshu-brand pork, Inunaki pork, locally grown fruits and vegetables, daily goods and more. With so much to choose from, you'll have fun just walking around to peek into the various shops! Many visitors arrive early in the morning to get their hands on the best seafood before it's taken, so we recommend departing for this market at the earliest hour possible.
A big sales event is held at the end of each year, with people (mostly locals) livening up the market from the wee hours of the morning.Address: 大阪府泉南郡田尻町りんくうポート北1番 Tel: 072-465-0099 Official Website: https://tajiri-asaichi.com/ (Please view the website for further details)
Another popular attraction of the Tajiri Fishing Port is its seasonal, limited-time "oyster huts." These huts are popular throughout Japan, but Tajiri's are unique in that customers can enjoy steamed oysters. The sight of huge amounts of steam billowing up from the oysters as they cook is impressive.
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