Tuna Auction Market Guided Tour
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Stella Locals
Description
On this private guided tour, guests won't just watch from the outside. You'll learn how the auction works, and how expert buyers evaluate tuna, and you'll hear stories about the lives of people who make a living from the sea. Learn also how the industry is shifting from focusing on quantity to quality.
Ask whatever questions you like of your local guide. That's the benefit of having a private tour. You can focus on your interests related to market, the auction or the industry.
You’ll gain insight into the unique lifestyle of this tuna-centered town and discover stories only locals know — all tied to the people, culture, and tradition of tuna fishing.
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Details
① Experience Japan's No. 1 fresh tuna auction market
This is a special, once-in-a-lifetime market experience to view a tuna auction up-close with a local guide.
② Explore the lives of people whose lives revolve around tuna
Discover how the local lives have been shaped by tuna, and explore the close ties between the people and their fishing culture.
③ Learn about Nachi-Katsuura's eco-friendly tuna
Hear about the fishing methods used to ensure the sustainability of Nachi-Katsuura's tuna industry, gain a deeper appreciation for making eco-conscious choices.
Meeting Place: The guide will pick up guests from their Katsuura accommodation on foot.
(Taxi service can be arranged by contacting the guide the day before. ※ Separate taxi fee will be charged on-site.)
Meeting Time: 7:00
Length of Tour: Approximately 1 hour. ※ As this is a private tour, adjustment might be possible.
Places to Visit: Katsuura Regional Wholesale Fish Market, TSUNA GOOD (2nd floor observation lounge of the No. 2 Auction Building), and possible other places.
Dates of Availability: Year round.
※ Tours are not held on days the auction is closed. The catch varies greatly depending on the season and weather. Sometimes the market is closed on certain dates.
- Access Information
- ■ On foot● 10 minutes walk from JR Kii-Katsuura Station● 3 minutes from the tourist pier (for the ferries for Hotel Urashima and Nakanoshima)The guide can pick up guests from the following area accommodations within walking distance of the market:(Only accommodations sold by KUMANO TRAVEL are listed)
KAMENOI HOTEL NACHI KATSUURA, Onsen Minshuku Kosakaya, Hotel Charmant, JIYUJIYA, Oyado Hana Guesthouse, MAGURO BLDG by Why Kumano, Manseirou, Maru House, Minshuku Wakatake, Why Kumano, Hostel & Cafe Bar, Why Kumano UNWINED.* Guests coming from Hotel Urashima or Kumano-Bettei Nakanoshima can be met at the tourist pier.■ Regarding Parking--There is no dedicated parking lot at the market.--There is a town paid-parking lot about 1 minute away on foot, 700 yen for 3 hours.
