Originally, the local fish market in Kamaishi was located alongside the ocean. Recently however, the market was moved into a large cooled building only a short walking distance from Kamaishi Station. Here, local fishermen sell their fresh catches of seafood and seaplants to customers. While walking through the building, the individual seafood stands all offered a variety of seafood. The fish was obviously fresh and some, even still alive. Some of the stands specialized in particular sea products such as uni, sea urchin, or wakamame, a type of seaweed. Although I had visited the famous Tsujiki Fish Market in Tokyo, I enjoyed the experience of a local fish market much more to a fish market aimed at tourists. During my visit to this market, I was able to get a much better sense of the types of food Kamaishi locals purchase. The venders were also very approachable and eagerly did their best to explain to me what a particular fish was and how it was usually prepared and eaten. Seeing the different types of fresh fish, I began to crave a good meal. Upstairs are two traditional but elegant seafood restaurants with a variety of options to choose from. One can find fresh tempera, sashimi, pickled sea vegetables, or even an assortment of each. If you are looking for an up close experience of a display of seafood unique in Japan, this is a great place to visit in Kamaishi, Japan.
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