Hamagokochi Fishermen's Market at Higashi-Suma 2026

Dates & time: October 17, 2026 (Sat) 10:00–16:00
Price & booking: Free admission (pay at each stall for food and fish) No booking to visit. The mock auction and boat cruises are booked on the day at the event HQ (no advance booking). Live octopus and fresh fish sales use numbered tickets. Updates on the official Instagram.
Venue & access: South side of Higashi-Suma fishing port (Suma boat basin) About a 10-minute walk south of JR Suma-Kaihinkoen Station, on the east side of Suma Yacht Harbour. By car about 5 minutes from the Wakamiya exit of the Hanshin Expressway, but there is no free parking; use nearby paid car parks.

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Why You Should Visit

A hands-on fishermen's market run by Suma's fishermen at their own harbour. Subtitled "linking sea, mountain and town", it fills Higashi-Suma fishing port on the east side of Suma Yacht Harbour with some 20 local food stalls, a fresh-fish market of live octopus and "maemon" catch from nearby waters, a mock auction led by the "fish uncle", cruises around the harbour on working fishing boats, and a giant touch pool you can wade into. It is the Suma leg of Kobe's autumn fishermen's festival across Nagata, Suma and Tarumi; rain moves it to Sunday 18 Oct. Good for families who want to show children what fishermen do.

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Shop List & Map

Stalls and menus as listed on the official site; subject to change on the day.

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Activities:

Mock auction: run by the "fish uncle", who explains each fish; book on the day at HQ
Fishing boat cruises: a lap of the harbour on a working boat, departing every 20 minutes 10:00–16:00; same-day booking only
"Maemon" live octopus and fresh fish: from 10:00 until sold out, numbered tickets
Giant touch pool you can wade into
Live brass by SUMA BRASS and BRASS BAND Kobe Pocket from 10:00
Takatori children's centre booth, medaka scooping (¥300), ring toss

The three fishermen's markets:

Sat 3 Oct, Nagata: Komagabayashi Fishermen's Yatai
Sat 17 Oct, Suma: Hamagokochi (this venue)
Sun 25 Oct, Tarumi: Tarumi Fish Market

On the day:

Rain moves it to Sun 18 Oct
Bring a cooler bag for fish (paid bags and ice available on site)
Stay within the marked areas; do not touch gear or board moored boats
No free parking; no street parking nearby
Nursing and nappy-changing room inside the Higashi-Suma fisheries office
Take your rubbish home

Sponsor: NPO ALL KOBE / Cooperation: Kobe City Fisheries Cooperative, Umi Biz Create / Support: Suma Ward Office

Suma Tarumi Seafood Market Marche Sea Cruise Family Free Cheap

出典: 浜ごこち公式サイト（神戸フィッシャーマンズマーケット実行委員会）

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FAQ

What happens if it rains?

In rain it moves to the next day, Sunday 18 October. The decision is posted on the official Instagram.

Is it good for children?

Yes. The giant touch pool, mock auction, chirimen-monster badge making and boat rides are all hands-on, so it suits families.

Can I buy fish to take home?

Yes, live octopus and other fresh seafood are sold. The organiser asks you to bring a cooler bag for the trip home.

Can I book a boat cruise?

There is no advance booking; sign up at the event HQ on the day. Boats leave every 20 minutes from 10:00 to 16:00, so head to HQ first to secure a slot.

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