Tanggu Market’s Superb Seafood Hawker Stalls – Guaranteed Full Meals with Afternoon Half-Price Deals

▲ If you have a chance to pass through Fukuoka Airport, don’t miss Tanggu Market in Shimonoseki. (Photo by Reporter Liao Minghui)

Reported by Reporter Liao Minghui / From Japan

When it comes to fish markets in Japan, Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market is usually the first that comes to mind. Thanks to its convenient access via subway, it’s a must-visit spot for nearly all travelers in Tokyo. But if you have a chance to pass through Fukuoka Airport, don’t miss Tanggu Market in Shimonoseki City. Whether you consider price, portion size, or freshness, this market will impress even the most discerning foodies. There are many transportation options available—you can take the JR train and transfer to a bus, drive yourself, or take a ferry.

1. JR: Take the JR train from Fukuoka to Shimonoseki (50 minutes), then take the Sanden Bus from Shimonoseki to Tanggu (7 minutes).
2. Drive: Drive to Mojiko Port, then take a ferry to Tanggu.
3. Drive: Cross the Kanmon Bridge (Kanmonkyo Bridge) directly to the Tanggu Market parking lot.

▲ Tanggu Market has a fairly simple selection—all stalls specialize exclusively in seafood, with both raw and cooked options.

If you’re planning to travel from Fukuoka to Kyushu, Hiroshima, or Okayama, why not stop by Tanggu Market for some seafood. Tanggu Market is located in Shimonoseki (where Li Hongzhang signed the Treaty of Shimonoseki), famous for its pufferfish, and is an indoor fish market that offers a wide variety of sashimi, sushi, seafood, rice dishes, seafood-based fried foods... The market is open from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and is always bustling with visitors. Compared to the diverse product range of Tsukiji Market—which includes everything from bread, pastries, egg rolls, dried goods, to fresh sashimi—Tanggu Market’s offerings are quite straightforward, with all stalls dedicated exclusively to seafood, both raw and cooked, making it suitable for family visits.

▲ The afternoon special deals are almost too good to be true—almost like half-price giveaways.

Gourmets tend to arrive after lunch (after around 1:30 p.m.), when many stalls quietly start putting up special price signs—some offer buy two get one free, some buy one get one free, and others go straight for 50% off, bringing new life to a market that was almost winding down. Upon closer observation, it’s clear that besides tourists enjoying the deals, most of the afternoon crowd consists of locals.

▲ A charming corner of the old street

 

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