Official image of the port market (for reference)
Year-end Kii-nagashima Port Market, with Ise lobster and yellowtail, to be held in Nagashima, Kihoku Town
The 2026 Year-end Kii-nagashima Port Market will be held from Friday, December 25, to Wednesday, December 30, at a special venue inside Nagashima Port in Kihoku Town, Mie Prefecture. This year-end shopping event offers seafood from the Kumano-nada Sea, including Ise lobster and yellowtail, as well as dried fish and local specialties.
- Venue
- Special venue inside Nagashima Port, Kihoku Town
- Admission & participation
- Please check official announcements for admission requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Seafood takes centre stage, alongside dried fish and local products
The official description calls it “one of the largest port markets in Mie Prefecture” and says it will sell fresh seafood from the Kumano-nada Sea, dried fish and local specialties. Ise lobster and yellowtail are highlighted as seafood to look out for, so you can decide before you go whether to seek out one of these in particular or browse the seafood selection more broadly.
For shoppers looking for fresh fish, Ise lobster and yellowtail are specific options to consider. Dried fish and local specialties are also among the items for sale, so you can broaden your shopping plans if you would like to browse beyond seafood. Use the listed categories to decide what you would most like to find and help guide your choices at the venue.
The official description says items will be available at “good-value prices”. However, the current announcement does not list prices or price ranges for individual products. If you are looking for a particular item within a set budget, check whether details have been added to the official page, and confirm prices when you shop.
The sales information focuses on broad categories: seafood, dried fish and local specialties. No specific vendors or item-by-item list has been provided, so it may be easier to plan if you keep your options open and decide which types of products interest you most.
Check the schedule and venue details before you set out
According to the official announcement, the market will run for six days, from Friday, December 25, to Wednesday, December 30, 2026. The listed information does not specify opening hours, so check the official page for updates before deciding when to visit. Make sure the dates fit your year-end shopping plans, and confirm the hours as well.
The official page says that information about the event and venue layout will be posted as it becomes available. The current announcement does not give details of any activities beyond shopping or show how the sales area will be arranged. If you would like to enjoy other activities or plan your route around the venue, you can refine your plans once more information is released.
The venue is listed as the “special venue inside Nagashima Port, Kihoku Town”, at Nagashima, Kihoku Town, Kitamuro District, Mie Prefecture. No specific directions by train or bus, or journey times, are provided. Check the location on a map and plan your route from your starting point before you set out.
The listed contact is the Year-end Kii-nagashima Port Market office, on 090-4865-5303. The office is open on weekdays only, from 8:30 to 17:00. These are the office’s contact hours, not the market’s opening hours. You can call during these hours to ask about opening times or further updates.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title年末きいながしま港市
| Dates | 2026-12-25〜2026-12-30 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Special venue inside Nagashima Port, Kihoku Town |
| Admission and participation | Check the official information |
| Address | Nagashima, Kihoku Town, Kitamuro District, Mie Prefecture |
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & TICKETS
Official website & tickets
Official event websitewww.minatoichi.comACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
Before heading to the port market
- 01
Decide what you would like to buy
Make a list of the types of products you would like to look for, such as seafood including Ise lobster and yellowtail, dried fish or local specialties.
- 02
Check the dates and updates
Check the dates, December 25–30, 2026, and look on the official page for updates on opening hours, activities and the venue layout.
- 03
Find the venue on a map
Check the location of the special venue inside Nagashima Port, Kihoku Town, and plan your route from your starting point.
Detailed access info
Check the venue location using the official information and a map. Please also check the official access information before setting out.
Nagashima, Kihoku Town, Kitamuro District, Mie Prefecture
Google Maps search result based on venue name and address. Please check official sources for the specific event hall and entrance location on the day.