Yobuko Morning Market

Market

3.5

One of Japan’s three largest morning markets, Yobuko operates 364 days a year (only closing on New Year’s Day). Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., on weekdays some 40 stands operate and 60 on weekends and holidays. The market is particularly famous for its squid ikizukuri sashimi, made with a variety of squid throughout the year. In addition to the squid, visitors are encouraged to try the mackerel ikizukuri, which is fast becoming a new specialty for the market. Take the Showa Bus bound for Yobuko at Oteguchi Bus Center in front of JR Karatsu Station and get off at the Yobuko stop; the market is just a three-minute walk from there. 30 minutes by car.

Spot details

Address: Yobuko cho Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
Area: Karatsu / Yobuko / Genkai Area
Phone: 0955823426
Hours: 7:30-12:00
Closed: 1/1
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(Free29spaces, Fee120spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Fureai Square)
Wi-Fi: Available (Fureai Square)
Vegetarian Menu: Not available
English Menu: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Japan Holiday 2019

Reviewed：2019.06.05

We arrived at this morning market around 11:00 and it was in the stages of closing.Had a great time wandering among the stalls. You can try sea urchins, and other tasty sea food. I had sweet honey...
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Reviewed：2018.11.17

河太郎の開店前に寄りました。思ったよりも小さく、歩いて食べられるようなものはあまりありません。魚やイカは安いのですが鮮度の問題で持って帰れない...I came before Kawataros opening. It is smaller than I thought, and there are not many things which we can walk and eat.
This market makes me feel like Im in Japan.

Reviewed：2018.11.12

To be frank, I live within walking distance of this market and its one of things which I can point too as making me feel like I actually live in Japan. Yobuko is known for one thing in Japan:squid...