Gourmet of the the Choshi area

At a glance

Choshi Fishing Port is made up of three wholesale markets. At the First Wholesale Market, raw tuna is mainly landed, and you can also observe the direct sales shop where you can eat fresh fish and the bidding process. At the Second and Third Wholesale Markets, mackerel, pacific saury, sardines, and more are landed. You can get a close-up look at fishing boats and seagulls, so it's recommended to take a leisurely stroll around the fishing port while feeling the sea breeze. There are also shops around the fishing port that open early in the morning for the fishermen, so why not have a leisurely breakfast after watching the auction?

High-yield fish

Highly-caught fish such as mackerel, sardines, and pacific saury.The sardines caught between May and July are called "early summer sardines" and are known to be particularly fat and round, being the fattiest during the year.

Migratory fish

Migratory fish such as bonito and tuna.A major feature of the tuna landed at Choshi Fishing Port is that it is "fresh" tuna, not frozen.

Coastal fish

Approximately 200 species of coastal fish, including demersal fish such as alfonsino, flounder, and sole.Golden eye snapper is known nationwide as "Choshi Tsurikinme" and is a high-end brand fish.

Sources of the above a image:Saba bo-zushi

Saba bo-zushi is made by pickling salted mackerel (without the head and tail) in vinegar, placing it on vinegared rice and eating it in a rod shape.

pacific-saury is a fish loved by everyone, from children to adults. pacific-saury pairs perfectly with rice, so perhaps it's only natural for rice-loving Japanese people.

Sources of the above a image:Local fish cuisine Koumi

The sardines caught between May and July are called "early summer sardines" and are known to be particularly fat and round, being the fattiest during the year.

The tuna landed at Choshi Fishing Port is all "raw". The most typical of these is bigeye tuna. It is characterized by its bright, beautiful red meat. It is at its fattiest and in season from late autumn to winter.

Sources of the above a image:Choshi Tsurikinme(alfonsin)

Choshi Tsurikinme(alfonsin) is a fishing ground that is said to be the northernmost limit of the country for alfonsino fishing, and about 40 small boats from the Togawa area catch the fish using vertical line fishing.

Sources of the above a image:Flatfish caught at Choshi Marina embankment

Sole is a white fish with a chewy texture, and is best eaten with a ladle, which is meaty from June to September. The classic boiled fish that goes well with rice is simmered flatfish.

Sources of the above a image:Choshi Abalone

We bring abalone with a thick flesh, unique texture, sweetness, and a pleasant sea scent to your table. Chiba Prefecture is the second largest abalone catch in Japan.

The tenderness and deep sweetness of Choshi's spear squid makes it one of the best squids. If you want to enjoy the flavor of the ingredient, itozukuri sashimi is the best.

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