Held annually at Maisaka Fishing Port, this morning market offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, vegetables, prepared foods, and fruits, bustling with local flavor…

This article was created on May 14, 2019.

“Enbai Morning Market” season has arrived again this year!

The morning market is held only on specific days each year from April to July at Maisaka Fishing Port (Maisaka-cho, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu).

2019, following the interview on April 20^th, the event is scheduled to be held from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18th, Saturday, June 15th, and Saturday, July 20th.

Although the sale of fresh whitebait caught that morning, which is a specialty of the “Enbai Morning Market,” was not held that day,

A wide variety of seafood products are sold, including fresh fish, clams, dried fish, raw seaweed, and eel, as well as side dishes, vegetables, and fruits.

“Enbai” is an old custom in which fishermen would take their catch home and share it with their neighbors and relatives.

As the name suggests, you can enjoy delicious ingredients and dishes from people involved with Maisaka Fishing Port.

One of the attractions is the local flavors you can enjoy at the venue!

Shopping is not the only way to enjoy Enbai Morning Market!

There is also a permanent tent set up at the venue where you can enjoy a variety of dishes made by locals, such as tempura and fries.

The best part of this event is going to the market and enjoying a delicious breakfast while feeling the clear morning air.

The atmosphere of a fishing town and interacting with the locals will satisfy both your spirit and your stomach.

■Basic information about Maisaka fishing port■

Address : 2119-19 Maisaka, Maisaka-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Phone number : 053-592-3811 (Hamana Chamber of Commerce and Industry Maisaka Branch)

Access : 15 minutes walk from JR Bentenjima Station. If you are coming by car, there is a parking lot in Bentenjima Seaside Park right next to JR Bentenjima Station, and it is about a 15 minute walk from there.

Maisaka Town Tourism Association – Official Website: http://www.bentenjima.jp/index.html

Hamamatsu City – Official Website: https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/index.html

*The information in this article is subject to change.