Yobuko Morning Market (呼子朝市)
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.
Yobuko cho Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture (Karatsu / YobukoArea)
7:30-12:00 (End Hours may change and after)
Details
- Hours
- 7:30-12:00 (End Hours may change and after)
- Closed
- New Year's HolidayOnly on New Year's Day
- Fees
- Free
- Parking Lot
- Available(Free29spaces, Charge120spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Available
- Wi-Fi
- Available (in the contact open space)
- Vegetarian Menu
- Not available
- English Menu
- Not available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Saga Areas

Away from the fast-paced cities of mainland Japan, Kyushu's Saga prefecture offers quaint towns and cities known for their traditional crafts, particularly ceramics. Rich in kaolin (a type of clay), Saga became the homeland of Arita ware, a delicate, decorative porcelain that is now celebrated worldwide and can be discovered in the towns of Arita, Imari, and Karatsu.