Explore the taste of Kochi at the Sunday Market, the kitchen of Kochi
Head to the street market that has been absorbed into everyday life, where the true charm is conversation with the shop owners.
Each Sunday there is a street market, approximately 1 km long, along the straight road from Kochi Castle. Early in the morning, around 400 stalls are set up next to each other, and you may be surprised at the way they continue as you walk and walk. Many of the vendors are farmers and fishermen from Kochi Prefecture. There is an array of vegetables and fruit, freshly harvested that morning, and dried seafood caught in the open sea around Kochi. If you ask about the produce, you’ll be given a passionate explanation. Conversation with the store owners is one of the true charms of this city.
As this was originally a market closely connected with everyday life, the vegetables are sold at reasonable prices, such as 100 yen per basket. Even wandering around and seeing the rich bounty of Kochi, including the local foods, inaka zushi and imo (sweet potato) tempura, and brand vegetables like Tokutani Tomatoes, is fun. Experience the profound cuisine and culture of Kochi, in this market with over 300 years of history.(This information is as of March 2018)
We recommend visiting between 8:00 and 14:00, when there is a full assortment of products
Ms. Tsutsui, who sells inaka zushi, a specialty made using local vegetables
Tanemaru sells bread and confections made with ingredients from Kochi
Imo (sweet potato) tempura at the popular Ohira Store
Tosa Sunday Market
- Address
- Otesuji, Kochi City, Kochi [Map]
- TEL
- +81-88-823-9456 (Industrial Policy Division, Kochi City Hall)
- Open
- Open every Sunday 5:00-18:00 *including time for stalls to be set up and dismantled, October to March 5:30-17:00, closed January 1 and 2, and August 10-12
- Access
- A 10 minutes’ walk from JR Kochi Station
- URL
- Website
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