Nakaminato Fishery Port
★ 4 ｜ 1,057 reviews
Active fishing harbor · Fresh seafood stalls · Ibaraki staple
📍 20 Minatohoncho, Hitachinaka, Ibaraki 311-1221, Japan
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Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The full picture
Nakaminato Fishery Port is a bustling coastal hub where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood markets and recreational angling directly from the wharf.
It suits seafood enthusiasts, recreational fishers, and day-trippers looking for fresh market food.
Weekends are popular for the full market experience, though early arrival is recommended to manage the crowds.
💡 Be prepared to wait for a parking space as the lots fill up quickly on Saturdays and Sundays.
Visitors love
- exceptionally fresh seafood
- raw oysters
- conveyor belt sushi
- convenient wharf-side fishing
- variety of fish species
Some note
- long parking queues
- difficult to catch fish
Good to know
- Is it good for kids?
- Not mentioned in reviews
- Is it okay on a rainy day?
- Not mentioned in reviews
- How long should I stay?
- Not mentioned in reviews
- Is a reservation needed?
- Not mentioned in reviews
Visitor reviews
★★★★★
I was invited on a day trip to Mito by my Japanese friends and we drove all the way from Tokyo. Gotta say, it was worth the drive. The foods all fresh and you can definitely taste it. I had raw oyster for the first time here and fresh conveyor belt sushi.
03/26/2026
★★★★★
Interesting fishing port. Delicious fresh seafood. Opens Saturdays and Sundays. Expect to wait for carpark.
★★★★
This is an excellent spot for angling/fishing enthusiasts. You can park your car on the wharf just 5 meters from the waters edge and fish.
Popular fish are sardines, aji and the odd seabass.
★★★★
Seafood lover can come here. Fresh oyster alot
★★★★
Sad to say I’m buying the fish but no one’s ever been able to get anything😔
