Prince Hotel BlogsJapan has a long history with markets, in fact some of the markets across the country are thought to be thousands of years old.
It’s a country of extreme heritage, contrast and diversity that still bases its roots in the general ideology of politeness and kindness.
The country’s markets are a microcosm of what you can experience all over the country, with a gorgeous plethora of seafoods, incredible produce, wonderful people and stunning cooking.
The markets of Japan, and indeed many countries around the world, are a great place to visit if you’re looking for a truly authentic experience.
Meet the people, try the food and get involved in the amazing and unique Japanese culture at these incredible Japanese marketplaces.
This is one of the absolute premiere markets in the country, and is actually known by locals as “Kyoto’s Kitchen”.
This stunning and extremely historic street is jam packed with incredible little stalls. Most of the vendors work closely with a shop or restaurant, and you can find pretty much anything you could possibly imagine here.
It’s where chefs source the best ingredients for their restaurants and you can purchase some of the finest foods in the country.
It’s super accessible from your hotels in Kyoto, Japan as it is a five minute walk from the Shijo Subway Station.
If you have the good fortune to visit
Hokkaido, Japan’s second largest island, then Nijo should be the very first
stop you make.
People travel from all over Japan and beyond to visit this foodie’s heaven. You’ll find stunning noodle artisans, incredible shellfish stalls and surreal vegetable producers, all with restaurants and street food vendors squeezed in amongst the action.
Staying at the Sapporo Prince Hotel is a great way to experience the area and enjoy one of the best markets in Asia!
Visiting Okinawa is great for many reasons, but one of the best things you’ll find is the stunning Heiwa Dori shopping street.
It’s a maze-like arcade covered by a stunning steel and glass structure and is home to, well, pretty much everything you could possibly need.
You can grab an awesome meal, purchase handmade goods, scour the antique shops, pick up a cool souvenir, have your shoes mended, do your groceries- it is a pretty long list.
Exploring these bustling streets is a pretty great way to spend a day, and at the end of of it all returning tired to the comfortable rooms in one of the best hotels in Okinawa, The Okinawa Prince Hotel, you’ll be able to recover in pure luxury
The Nakamise Dori is one of the local’s favourites in Tokyo.
Stocking up on groceries and household items is super easy in this sprawling market. You’ll find gadgets, electronic goods, hardware supplies and much more.
It’s also a great spot for tourists looking for souvenirs. You’ll find handmade Kimonos, traditional slippers, straw hats and plenty more things to remember your trip by. It’s also a hotspot for great food- in particular the Dango Dumplings!
Visit from your room in The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike Hotel for an unforgettable experience.
Japanese markets are one of the very best ways to experience the culture of Japan- taste the food, feel the atmosphere and meet the locals. There is no better way to spend a day!
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