What other travelers are saying about Wosse 21 (Seafood Market), Choshi
My wife and I stopped by for lunch and were impressed from start to finish. Located right by the fish market, it offers that unmistakable fresh-from-the-sea experience with a casual, local vibe. We ordered the kaisen-don, loaded with buttery tuna, shrimp, salmon, anago, and ikura over perfectly seasoned rice—each bite was fresh and flavorful. The fried oysters were crisp and juicy, complemented perfectly by tartar sauce and cabbage. Service was friendly and efficient, and everything arrived quickly. Excellent seafood, fair prices, and authentic atmosphere—exactly what you hope for at a market-side restaurant.
Wosse 21 is a seafood market and dining complex located in Choshi, Japan's most productive fishing port. You can expect to find a bustling market atmosphere with fresh seafood caught that morning, multiple restaurants serving dishes made from the daily catch, and direct sales of fresh fish. The facility combines the authentic experience of a working seafood distribution center with tourist-friendly dining options, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Tone River estuary.
Wosse 21 operates daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The best time to visit is early in the day when the selection of fresh seafood is at its peak. Since stores close in the evening, arriving in the morning ensures you'll have access to the widest variety of fresh fish and the most active market atmosphere.
You can reach Choshi from Tokyo Station by taking the Limited Express train, which takes approximately 2 hours. The market is located at川口町2-6529-34 Choshi, Chiba 288-0001 Japan. Once in Choshi, the facility is accessible near the main port area.
Admission to the market itself is free. You only pay for individual restaurant meals and seafood purchases. The facility accepts credit cards for transactions, making it convenient for international visitors. You can contact them at +81 479-25-4500 for specific inquiries about pricing or reservations.
Choshi Fishing Port has recorded the largest catch of fish in all of Japan for 11 consecutive years, making it the country's most productive fishing hub. The port's strategic location takes advantage of ocean currents that bring abundant marine life to the area. This means the seafood at Wosse 21 represents some of the freshest and highest-quality catches available in Japan, directly from the nation's most successful fishing operations.
Here is the one of the most famous local fish market around Tokyo area. The location is vey good, and is very next to the port. So you can buy fresh Tuna, other local fish and shells. What I reccomend the most is, soy sources. You can buy some local SPECIAL versions. It will take approximately 2 hours' from central part of Tokyo. As it's a bit far from Tokyo area, one star minus.
The seafood restaurant upstair (レストランうおっせ) is excellent. High quality, inexpensive and a sea view. It is in another small building right outside the seafood market. Those small restaurants inside the seafood market on ground floor are too expensive.
A great fish market and souvenir shops to stop by on your way back to Tokyo after a weekend stay, pick up large chunks of tuna and other fish at great prices. They'll pack in styrofoam with ice for you, and even ship if you don't have a car.
