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Kanesaki is one of Fukuoka Prefecture’s important fishing ports, where the Genkai Sea and Hibiki Sea meet. For travellers who want to buy local fish close to the source, the fishery cooperative’s Kanenomisaki Live Fish Center is the practical sales point.
This is a working live-fish facility, not a tourist market with identical products every day. Fish and shellfish depend on the catch, weather and market price. Visitors can ask about a whole or half fish, preparation such as filleting, and advance orders for sashimi platters.
- Open 8:00–16:00; closed Wednesdays
- 778-6 Kanesaki, Munakata City; about 10 minutes by car from Michi-no-Eki Munakata
- Ask by intended dish, number of people and budget
- Fish species, price and prepared products vary by day
Information checked on August 10, 2026 against Munakata Fishery Cooperative, Munakata City and the listed restaurant websites. Call before a special trip for a particular fish.
Kanenomisaki Live Fish Center basics
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Facility | Kanenomisaki Live Fish Center |
| Address | 778-6 Kanesaki, Munakata City, Fukuoka |
| Hours | 8:00–16:00 |
| Closed | Every Wednesday; check temporary closures |
| Telephone | 0940-62-1570 |
| Parking | To the front-left of the center, by the mural |
| From the roadside station | About 10 minutes by car from Michi-no-Eki Munakata |
How to order at the live-fish center
Prepared cuts and sashimi may appear in the refrigerated case, especially on weekends, while other products may be kept frozen or chilled elsewhere. If you do not see what you need, ask a staff member rather than assuming it is unavailable.
For live fish and shellfish, state how you plan to cook it, the number of diners and an approximate budget. A request such as “sashimi for four people” is more useful than only naming a fish. Sashimi platters should be discussed in advance because catches and preparation capacity vary.
- Bring an insulated bag or cooler for a long drive.
- Confirm how soon raw seafood should be eaten and how to store it.
- English service is not guaranteed; prepare a translated request on your phone.
- Do not expect every seasonal species to be available on the day.
Seafood associated with Kanesaki
The cooperative highlights natural conger eel, live squid, Kanesaki wild torafuku and Gen-chan line-caught horse mackerel. These are regional specialties, not a promise of daily stock. Summer to early autumn is especially associated with local conger eel.
The 2026 Munakata Anago Festival runs from July 3 to September 30. During the festival the center says fresh conger-eel sashimi is sold on Saturdays and Sundays, subject to the catch and sell-outs.
Where to eat seafood nearby
Munakata Ama Shokudo Yassan, at 757-1 Koa, is listed by Munakata City with lunch 11:30–15:00 and dinner 17:30–21:00, closed Tuesday and the third Wednesday. The city highlights live conger-eel tempura set meals, squid rice bowls and yellowtail chazuke.
Restaurant Suehiro is one minute on foot from Michi-no-Eki Munakata. Its official site lists 11:00–21:00 with last order at 20:00, closed Thursday plus two irregular days per month. Seafood depends on the catch, so call ahead if live squid or another particular dish is essential.
- A car is the simplest way to combine the port, restaurants and roadside station.
- Restaurant hours and days off can change; reconfirm on the day.
- A live-fish purchase is normally for takeaway, not an eat-in market experience.
- Respect working areas around the fishing port and do not enter restricted docks.
Official sources and Munakata guides
Check the cooperative for stock and seasonal notices, then use the local guides to build a coastal drive.
