Kushirotancho Market

Stop eating whale!!!

Please do not patronize! Some of the stalls sell whale meat literally tens of different fish species as well, why the whale? Stop the barbarity! I don’t care if it’s culture or not.. you’re not li...

The best sea urchin

The best sea urchin we ate Lots of seafood choice there. Not many tables& chairs so better go early.

Sensory Assault

The market near the station is a riot of colour, smells and exotica. The fish , vegetables and fruit are beautifully arranged and then to complete the visit collect a bowl of cooked rice and return to...

Lots of Seafood

This market opens at 8 am There are lots of stalls selling all types of seafood including fish, octopus, scallops and of course Hokkaido Crab. There is even a store selling whale meat You can have a...

Very good atmosphere –local produce

Not a lot to do in Kushiro unless you are keen on bird watching, so we wandered into town and found the local fish, vegetables and fruit market by chance. We spent an entertaining hour in there loo...