Savor the delicious experience of Japan’s most prized crabs from sea to table

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Kinosaki-onsen, Toyooka

• 4 hours (2 hours market visiting, 2 hours private dinner)

• 4 people max.

• Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German interpretation may be available upon request)

The market, auction and an evening of dining on fine crab

Within Tsuiyama Fishing Port, located just outside of Kinosaki, is a market renowned as a crab specialty store.  Tsuiyama Crab Market has built a reputation over generations of discerning fish brokers for rigorously selecting only the finest quality fresh, local crabs.  The name “Tsuiyama crab” is only given to the most select crabs that have a provenance certified by fishermen and market fish brokers.  Characterized by their long, slender legs and flawlessly beautiful appearance, Tsuiyama crabs are widely regarded as the most delicious in Japan.  The topography of the coastal Sea of Japan waters allows for day-fishing and is the primary reason for the freshest, highest quality crabs being harvested in the region. 

For a unique perspective of the crab market, join us on a tour with our host, Hiroki, a Tsuiyama Crab Market power broker and restaurateur.  His goal is to provide the ultimate experience to crab buyers and diners alike.  The tour begins early in the morning as we depart the sleepy hot spring resort town and approach the bustling seaport.  Boats arrive loaded with fresh crabs that are evaluated for quality, then taken to auction where bidding agents ultimately take their purchases of prized crabs to wholesalers, specialty food shops, restaurants, and supermarkets.  After the morning’s bustle of the market and auction, you can enjoy an evening of dining on fine crab at Hiroki’s restaurant.  Won’t you join us on this journey of taste? 

What you’ll do

At one of the best crab fishing ports in Japan, visitors will observe a crab auction, which usually only traders are allowed to attend. In the evening, we will enjoy a full-course meal of the finest crabs at a specialty restaurant.

What includes

Private dinner at the specialty restaurant.

Who can attend

Children must be 7+

What to wear

Participate in early morning auctions near the ocean, which can be cold. It is recommended that you bring warm clothes.

Things to know

Guests will need to drive to visit the auction. If you need to arrange a cab, please let us know in advance. Cab fares are not included.

Availability

Everyday
6:00(or 7:00) to 8:00(or 9:00)
This is a real auction, so the starting time of the sessions is subject to fluctuation. We will let you know the exact schedule a day before.

Unavailable every Sunday and Wednesday.

Access

20 minutes from Toyooka Station.

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at the latest 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.

* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.