Tuna Auction Tour & Breakfast in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama
Watch a tuna auction unfold at the renowned Katsuura Port before eating a delicious and fresh tuna sashimi breakfast on the shores of Nachi-katsuura in Wakayama Prefecture.
Highlights
Learn how experts assess the quality of fresh tuna and have all your questions answered by a local host in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama
Discover the history of sustainable fishing techniques dating back to the mid 1800s
Enjoy a fresh tuna sashimi breakfast while overlooking the bay
Flexible meeting point: Your host can meet you at your accommodation, making the tour easily fit into your travel plans
10 meals
Experience Details
Katsuura Port in Wakayama Prefecture is renowned for its large tuna catches as well as its usage of sustainable fishing techniques dating back to the mid-1800s. From the early morning, tuna line the floors of the market as prospective buyers make their selection. Unlike in many other places, the tuna here is sold fresh rather than frozen, allowing you to fully savor its rich and deep flavors.
On this private tour, you’ll get to see the auction unfold and learn how the quality of fresh tuna is assessed. You’ll also get a glimpse into the lives of those keeping the port running and learn about the Hae-Nawa fishing method and how it affects the sustainability and quality of tuna. After the auction, you’ll enjoy a true Katsuura breakfast featuring an assortment of three types of sashimi, including two types of fresh tuna, complete with rice, side dishes prepared with local vegetables and a steamy bowl of miso soup.
Tour Itinerary:
- Meet your guide at your accommodation
- Walk together to the port or go by taxi (for a separate fee)
- Watch the tuna auction with detailed explanations and stories from your local guide
- After the auction, your guide will guide you to a site where you can enjoy a fresh tuna sashimi breakfast while overlooking the port
Experience the tuna auction of Katsuura Port and taste some of the most delicious fresh fish in Japan in this unique tuna auction and sashimi breakfast tour in Wakayama.
Inclusions
Guided tuna auction tour in Katsuura Port
Fresh tuna sashimi breakfast and side dishes sourced from local vegetables
English-speaking host
Exclusions
Transportation expenses such as a taxi (if not going to the market on foot)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The guide will meet you at your accommodation in Nachi-Katsuura. After booking, your host will contact you to arrange the meeting point details.
Remarks
Please wear warm clothing for early morning tours and non-slip shoes. Please note that the viewing area on the second floor can only be accessed by stairs.
The area shown on the 8th image on the page is not accessible during the tour.
In Nachi-Katsuura, many family-run restaurants may close unexpectedly, even with reservations. As a result, the breakfast location and menu may occasionally change.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Nachi-Katsuura is a small port town on the southeast tip of Wakayama Prefecture. It’s known for relaxing hot springs and fresh tuna auctions at the local fish market. Get up early to see the tuna auctions live, or take your time and sample deliciously fresh tuna at one of the town’s many sushi and kaisendon restaurants. Located just 40 minutes from Nachi-Katsuura by bus is Seigantoji, a famous Buddhist temple. The temple boasts beautiful views of its three-story pagoda with the thundering Nachi Waterfall, Japan’s tallest waterfall, as the backdrop.
An informative tour on the heart of the tuna industry in Japan. Stella is a great guide, so much sharing about tuna and the auction system, the breakfast adds a super nice context to all we learnt...read more
Thank you for joining the Tuna Auction Market Guided Tour with Breakfast! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed learning about the tuna industry and the auction system. It was a pleasure guiding you...Read more
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