Katsuura Fishing Port

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Witness the bustling tuna auction with countless tuna in the early morning!

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HighlightsWitness the bustling tuna auction with countless tuna in the early morning!
A wide variety of shops and restaurants offer fresh seafood.
Enjoy tuna dishes and other local fresh seafood delicacies.
Savor the freshest seafood, landed just moments ago.
Observe the tuna auction up close!

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Address: 7-8-2 Tsujiki, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Wakayama

Access: 3-minute walk from JR Kii-Katsuura Station Show route

Op.Hours: Auction held in the early morning.

Cld.Days: Every day except Saturdays

Fee: Watching the auction is free.

INFO: It gets quite chilly in the early morning, so please dress warmly.

HP: http://www.pref.wakayama.lg.jp/prefg/082500/gykou/list/natikatu/katuura.html

Overview

Katsuura Fishing Port, located in Nachikatsuura-cho, Wakayama Prefecture, is renowned as one of Japan's leading tuna bases. Katsuura has a long history of thriving tuna fishing, and numerous tuna fishing boats still dock there today. In the early morning, an auction takes place, showcasing countless tuna. You can witness the freshly caught tuna right before they are sold. Katsuura Fishing Port also boasts a variety of shops and restaurants selling fresh seafood. Enjoy tuna dishes, of course, as well as a range of other cuisine featuring fresh seafood. Katsuura Fishing Port is a recommended tourist spot for those seeking fresh seafood and the experience of watching the tuna auction. Be sure to visit Katsuura Fishing Port and savor the freshest seafood!

Katsuura Fishing Port

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