Yanagibashi Rengo Market

Yanagibashi Rengo Market
Yanagibashi Rengo Market
Yanagibashi Rengo Market
Yanagibashi Rengo Market
Yanagibashi Rengo Market


Step into Fukuoka’s Kitchen for about 50 shops and stalls selling an eclectic range of seafood delights as well as rarities you might never expect.

Yanagibashi Rengo Market is an iconic fish market that grants an insight into the sights, scents and sounds of both Fukuoka’s street food scene and the haunts of its culinary elite. During its busy times, the market is a lively affair, offering everything from salmon to whale. Haggle with the vendors and chat with them for a glimpse into local customs.

This covered market has a reputation for its profusion of fresh fish draped across the stalls. Stand alongside acclaimed chefs from across the world, who often come here to sample and purchase the fish, most of which are sourced from the Genkai Sea and the Sea of Japan. Listen to tales about how the fish are caught amid the dense plankton floating in the regions near Iki, Tsushima and the Goto Islands.

Try the local delicacies of steamed kamaboko, made from pureed white fish and crabmeat. For a change of taste, head to the market’s wine store, which has a charming cellar. It stocks grape varieties from all around the world. Alternatively, try traditional Chinese and Japanese tea from the teashop.

Besides its fish stalls, the market also features a single butcher shop, which primarily sells minced or sliced meats. Browse the other specialty food shops for seaweed and other intriguing culinary treats.

The market opens Monday to Saturday from early morning until early evening, although times vary for individual stalls. As the shops approach closing time increase your haggling to try to get larger discounts.

To reach Yanagibashi Rengo Market, walk southeast from the city center for about 15 minutes. The market stands on the western bank of the Naka River. Free parking spaces are difficult to find here, so take a Nishitetsu bus to the stop at the market. Alternatively ride the subway to Watanabe-Dori Station, a short walk west of the market. Explore the surroundings to see other sights, including Takasago Park, Haruyoshi Park and the adjacent Haruyoshi Community Center.

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