Savoring the Tuna of Misaki Port

Misaki maguro is tuna landed at Misaki Port at the tip of the Miura Peninsula. Misaki Port is known as one of Japan leading tuna bases, thriving as a center of deep sea fishing since the early Showa era. Tuna caught in distant waters is flash frozen aboard ship below minus 50 degrees, preserving the freshness of the moment it was landed. Its appeal is enjoying it in many forms, as sashimi, sushi, marinated rice bowls, and grilled collar. From the rich, melting fatty cuts to the clean savor of lean meat, it is the flavor of a port town where tuna can be enjoyed without waste.

Highlights

• Comparing cuts, from melting fatty toro to clean lean meat
• The pleasure of varied preparations like sashimi, sushi, marinated bowls, and grilled collar
• Reliable freshness protected by ultra low temperature freezing, savored beside the harbor
• A range of local menus that make full use of the whole tuna

Enjoying the Seasons

Tuna gathers at the port year round, so its appeal is that it can be enjoyed whenever you visit. In the cold season the fatty cuts become even more enticing, and warm grilled collar and fish soup are exceptional. In warmer months a refreshing marinated lean bowl is perfect for a light meal.

Access and Basic Information

• Take a bus toward Misaki Port from Keikyu Misakiguchi Station
• Eateries serving tuna dishes cluster around the harbor
• Rice bowls and set meals such as marinated bowls and sashimi sets are popular
• A value ticket combining train, bus, and a meal voucher is also available
• You can also enjoy shopping for fresh seafood at the harbor market

Practical Travel Notes

• Popular shops fill up at weekend lunchtime, so just after opening or off peak makes it easier to get in
• For tuna bowls and set meals, budgeting around two thousand yen makes choosing easier
• Jogashima is a scenic spot right by Misaki Port, ideal for a post meal stroll
• The Keikyu value ticket that includes a meal voucher bundles travel and dining at a good price
• At the market you can pick out tuna products as souvenirs while watching the day catch

A Quick Tip

If you want to taste various cuts little by little, an assortment or a loaded bowl is recommended. Peek into the harbor market and you can enjoy shopping while checking the day catch with your own eyes. After the meal, venturing out to Jogashima lets you round off a day in the port town with sea views as well.