Wakayama: Explore Japan’s Seafood Culture at Toretore Market

Explore Toretore Market in Wakayama with a local guide. Learn about Japan’s seafood culture, discover local delicacies, and enjoy a tasting of fresh seafood at the market’s food court.
Step into the lively world of Toretore Market, one of western Japan’s largest seafood hubs, and experience the essence of Japan’s fish culture guided by a local expert.

Meet your professional guide, deeply familiar with the local sea and its traditions, and learn about the incredible diversity of Japan’s marine life. As you stroll through the market’s colorful stalls, learn how tuna, salmon, oysters, and other seafood are harvested and consumed across the country, and how the coastal waters of Wakayama and Osaka Bay produce prized delicacies such as kue grouper, spiny lobster, and cutlassfish.

Discover how local people prepare and enjoy these catches at home, blending centuries-old culinary techniques with daily life. After exploring the market and hearing stories from vendors, the experience culminates in the best way possible—you’ll taste the freshness yourself.

At the market’s food court, enjoy your choice of sashimi, rice bowls, or grilled seafood, savoring the flavors that define Japan’s enduring relationship with the sea. This tour offers not just a look at seafood, but a true taste of the coastal culture that has shaped Wakayama’s identity for generations.

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Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.