Katsuura Gyoko Nigiwai-Ichiba — Attraction in Nachikatsuura

What an experience and so civilised as auction starts at 7am, not an ungodly hour. It is very low key and laid back. Tunas are arranged according to size a d shoppers go around using their pick to lift the fish to ascertain the weight whilst with the bigger sizes, they check the cut off tail for freshness and quality. Next Door is a small arcade that opens at 10am with a souvenir shop and best of all a few tiny restaurants selling fresh tuna prepared in different ways which you could eat there or takeaway. We bought sushi with various cuts of tuna to eat on the train to Osaka, laced with shiso leaved. It was...

Beware of their parking ticket validation policy. There are signs all around the shops telling you that if you spend 2000 yen or over they will validate your parking coupon for Times parking. Unfortunately what they don't tell you is that some of the close by Times parking locations are excluded from this system and you will be paying full price for your parking. Beware and good luck getting your parking validated. They suggested I walk across town to ask at tourist information if they can do anything about this, but they refused...

Go here to buy super fresh tuna, artisanal local products, and organic produce. Also, ask for samples! They have a free tuna cutting show. They also have some restaurants inside(beer, sushi, curry, croquettes, etc.) I has a delicious grilled salmon pectoral fin with sides, rice, and miso for only 700 yen. The owner of the shop even shared some miso soup secrets with me! I saw lots of local people come in and buy lots of tuna to take home, so you...