The history of this market dates from 1903, when it started retailing seafood. Crabs, scallops, sea urchins, fish, other fresh and dried seafood, and vegetables and other seasonal bounties of Hokkaido await shoppers. For residents and sightseers, Nijo Fish Market is the place to find these. Bargaining is part of the fun. Vendors explain how to cook your purchases. Many restaurants near the market serve rice topped with fresh sea urchin gonads or salmon roe.

Address: South 3-jo East 1- to 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
Hours: 7AM – 6PM (varies by shop)
Access: A 5- min. walk from Odori Subway Sta. (Namboku, Tozai, and Toho linea)
Or a 5- min. walk from Bus Center-mae Sta. (Tozai Line)
Parking: 6 affiliated parking lots are available (1 hour free).
Contact: 011-222-5308 (Nijo Fish Market Promotion Assoc.)