Overview
A Staple Kesennuma Tourist Destination! Why not wake up a little early and go on a guided tour of the Kesennuma City fish market? Kesennuma is one of the leading port towns in Japan and lands fresh, seasonal fish every day. Kesennuma's fish market is one of the longest in the world and having a guide boosts the experience even higher! The guided tour comes packed with behind-the-scenes information you can't get just by looking. Even on days with a poor catch, the guide will do their best to make the tour exciting and fun using images and the facilities on-site. So, would you like to join us early in the morning for this special Kesennuma City fish market tour?
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Guide fee
What's Not Included
- The customer is responsible for transportation to the gathering spot.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
From the gathering spot, the guide will begin explaining how the tour will proceed along with some of Kesennuma's history as they bring you upstairs and to the entrance of the fish market.
Stop 2
Each day of each season brings new fish, making every fish market tour a special and unique experience. As you walk through the tour deck above the fish market your guide will give information on the landing and sorting process the fish go through. You are sure to have a deeper understanding of the fishing industry in Kesennuma afterwards! When you reach the end of the tour deck, the tour moves to an exhibit area with different interactable activities and a video room. You may also be able to see swordfish at this time.
Stop 3
After finishing in the exhibit area, you will make your way back to the starting point and the tour is complete!
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels