Tairyo Ichiba Nakaura

Tairyo Ichiba Nakaura, also known as Nakaura Fisherman's Wharf, is a seafood market located in the Takenouchi-danchi district of Sakaiminato City in Tottori Prefecture. Sakaiminato is a port city in western Tottori Prefecture that borders Shimane Prefecture and has gained recognition as a hub for seafood, particularly the Matsuba crab, which is one of the region's culinary icons. The market serves as a direct sales outlet for the fresh catches brought into Sakaiminato harbor, one of Japan's significant fishing ports.

The city is also the hometown of Japanese manga artist and historian Shigeru Mizuki, whose legacy continues through his creations that populate the streets of Sakaiminato. This connection is immediately visible at the market entrance, where a 7.7-meter-tall stone statue of Kitaro, known as the "Gaina Kitaro," serves as the landmark. The character comes from Mizuki's famous manga series GeGeGe no Kitaro, and the statue has become a popular photo opportunity for visitors.

The market specializes in fresh fish and seafood landed at Sakaiminato harbor, along with processed seafood products such as ichiyaboshi (salted and dried fish). Visitors can purchase crabs, overnight dried fish, kamaboko (fish cakes), and sweets, as well as Kitaro-themed merchandise. The market also offers yokai wagashi, traditional snacks featuring yokai creature motifs with characters such as Kitaro, Medama Oyaji, Neko Musume, and Ittanmomen, including a three-flavor GeGeGe no Kitaro set with smooth and lumpy bean pastes and matcha. Sampling is available before purchase.

The on-site Yumigahama eatery prepares meals using the fresh seafood available at the market, allowing visitors to enjoy the region's marine bounty immediately after browsing. The market accepts various electronic payment methods including Suica, PASMO, QUICPay, iD, nanaco, WAON, Rakuten Edy, au WALLET, Google Pay, Rakuten Pay, LINE Pay, and others.

From Sakaiminato Station, the market is approximately 10 minutes by taxi. The market is located at 209 Takenouchidanchi, Sakaiminato City, Tottori. Entry to the market is free, though purchases and meals are at individual cost. Contact information includes 0859-45-1600 for Tairyo Fish Market Nakaura and 0859-45-4411 for the Yumigahama eatery.