Plan ID

: 56536

[Wakayama, Nachikatsuura] "The town with the best fresh tuna in Japan!" Guided tour of the fresh tuna auction market

(Results comments・reviews)

Map / access information / Provide：Stella Locals

Etc. included in the price

See more about pricing

Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Pick-up & Drop-off
Solo participant
Charter possible
Operate rain or shine
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

1～6
Participating age

0Age ～ 100 Age
Duration

1～2 hours

Plan description

The number one fresh tuna landing in Japan! We will guide you through the auction at Nachikatsuura Fresh Tuna Market. "What is that doing?" "How much is that tuna worth?" As you watch the auction, many questions will arise. Since it is a private tour, we will carefully answer each and every one of them. Only a local guide who lives in this town can tell you about the lives of people who make a living from tuna and various stories related to tuna. It would be a waste to just look! Please join us.

Experience the excitement of Japan's largest fresh tuna auction market

Your guide will carefully explain the auction taking place right before your eyes. This is a very unique market, even on a global scale, and it's a special experience. We'll answer questions like: - How do you judge tuna? - What kind of tuna is delicious? - How does the auction work?

Experience the lives of the people in a town that depends on tuna

You can learn about the town's activities that have been built around tuna and its connection to people's lives.

Learn about environmentally friendly raw tuna in Nachikatsuura

You will learn about the fishing methods that are being used to ensure the survival of Nachikatsuura's tuna industry into the future, and you will come to realise just how important sustainable choices are when you return to your everyday life.

Select your preferred day

Loading calendar info

Calendar info reloading failed

Immediate booking OK!
Reception closed
Not accepted
Request booking

※ For request booking you will receive acceptance notice from Activity Provider.

Types of online payment：

Supported language: English

About fees

Basic fee

Optional fee

※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.

Included in price
Not included in price

Payment methods	Online payment
Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act	Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act
Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that in the event of cancellation due to customer's convenience, the following cancellation fees will be charged. Cancellation 2 days before: 30% Cancellation the day before: 50% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100%
About event termination	The event may be canceled if the market is closed temporarily or for other reasons on the part of the organizers. (Full refund will be given.)

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	1 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～6
About duration	1～2 hours 70 minutes (experience time 60 minutes)
Operating period	No event will be held on market holidays.
Assembly time	The guide will pick you up at your accommodation by foot. (If you need to arrange a taxi, please contact us at least one day in advance. *Taxi fare will be charged separately.)
Booking deadline	until 20:59 the day before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	・Please bring something to wear as this is an early morning guided tour that involves moving around outdoors. ・Please wear non-slip shoes.
About rental items	nothing special

Matters require attention	You will not be able to enter the 2nd floor of the 1st sales floor. You will be able to view the 1st sales floor on the 1st floor and the 2nd sales floor exhibition room "TUNA GOOD". The event will not be held on days when the market is closed. The catch varies greatly depending on the season and weather. The market may be closed temporarily.
Other notifications	・The viewing space for the second sales floor exhibition room "TUNA GOOD" is on the second floor and can be accessed by stairs. (There is no elevator.)

Plan attractions

Private tour The great thing about a private tour is that you can ask any question you want about what's happening in front of you, about tuna, about the town.

プランの魅力 Easy-to-understand materials and quizzes の画像

Easy-to-understand materials and quizzes You can have fun learning about various types of tuna, their characteristics, how to choose delicious tuna, and environmentally friendly fishing methods.

プランの魅力 Ask your guide all about the town! の画像

Ask your guide all about the town! Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation. While walking with you to the market, feel free to ask us any questions you may have about delicious restaurants and recommended sightseeing spots.

Access - Map

Wakayama Prefecture Higashimuro District Nachikatsuura Town Tsukiji 7-12

See on Google Map

Assembly point

The guide will pick you up at your accommodation at Katsuura Regional Wholesale Market (Nachi Katsuura Fresh Tuna Auction Market). We will walk together to the market. If you need to arrange a taxi, please let us know in advance. Please pay the metered fare directly to the driver on the day. (There is no reservation fee.) After the tour, you will be taken back to your accommodation or breakfast location.

If you arrive by car

5 minutes from Nachikatsuura IC Parking: 10 cars, large buses: not allowed Nearby free or paid parking is available.

If you arrive by train

3 minutes walk from JR Kii-Katsuura Station