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Karato Market Yamaguchi · Shimonoseki · Historic Districts
Japanese name: 唐戸市場
Photo: そらみみ / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source ↗ WHAT TO DO Karato Market The market of Shimonoseki, known for pufferfish. Stall events are held at weekends and on holidays.
WHERE Yamaguchi Shimonoseki
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Address 750-0005
5-50 Karato-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
Hours & fees Hours: • Market
Monday to Saturday / 5:00-15:00 * Varies by shop
Sundays and public holidays / 8:00-15:00
• Weekend-only dining event 'Ikiiki Bakan Gai'
Fridays and Saturdays / 10:00-15:00
Sundays and public holidays / 8:00-15:00
* Participating shops and closing times vary depending on the supply of ingredients
• Karato Morning Market (from November 13, 2025)
2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month, 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Booking & access • About 10 minutes by bus from JR Shimonoseki Station, get off at 'Karato', 6 minutes on foot
• About 15 minutes by car from Shimonoseki IC on the Chugoku Expressway
Parking: Karato Market parking lot: 528 spaces, 120 yen per 30 minutes
6:00 to 23:00: 1 hour free * However, if you stay longer than 1 hour, you are charged from the time of entry
23:00 to 6:00: 2 hours free * However, if you stay longer than 2 hours, you are charged from the time of entry
* For the congestion status of nearby parking lots, please see 'Machi Navi' below
Phone: Karato Market Merchants Federation CooperativeOpen in Google Maps ↗ Contents Overview Official website Before you go Check before you visit · References Overview The market of Shimonoseki, known for pufferfish. Stall events are held at weekends and on holidays.
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