Winter Oharabune Seafood Walking Tour with Private Jumbo Taxi | Tour Kasuura Morning Market and Fishing Port in One Day

The Kasuura Morning Market has been running for over 430 years since 1591, making it one of the "Three Great Morning Markets of Japan" alongside those in Ishikawa, Shirahama, and Gifu, Hyogo. The market is held from 8 AM to 1 PM in winter (November to March), featuring fresh fish and dried fish from the morning catch, as well as fish that are cooked on the spot. It takes about 90 minutes by car from Tokyo’s 23 wards to Kasuura. In this article,Kasoura Morning Market Private TaxiWe have put together a model course for three generations and groups that allows them to eat and walk around outside in winter in one day, along with answers to frequently asked questions.

The choice to eat the outer area of the winter season in one day without walking

The winter months in Oharabune are the best season for enjoying seafood delicacies such as katsuo (golden snapper), Ise shrimp, and other local fish. However, the morning markets, the restaurants in the fishing ports, and the restaurants serving raw fish are located at different locations, making it difficult to visit several places in a single day by only using trains and buses.

Don't you think of such a "common sense" thing?

When you go out to eat seafood from the Obora area, this kind of situation often happens.

Solve each of those inconveniences with one machine.

With a charter jumbo taxi, there are no transfers from your front door to Oubashi. You get off near the entrance of the morning market, walk around, and then return to the car to get to the next fishing port. Your luggage and outerwear are left in the car, and the warm car becomes your “room for moving around.” Because the walking distance is short, grandparents and even small children can go at the same pace. That means you can store everything in one place, including the “early morning chill” and “the distance between stores,” as well as the “family differences in pace.”

The model course on the day (a day from the morning market to Hamayaki)

This is an example of a day trip that departs from Tokyo’s 23rd Ward and returns in the evening. The duration of stay and the stops can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

1. 6:00 AM Departure from your home:We pick you up with a time slot right outside the front door. We load your large luggage and winter clothing, and then drive to Ueno via the Tokai Expressway (or Keiyo Highway/Kanto Expressway).
2. 8:00 at Kasura Morning Market: Food-tasting tourStroll through the street lined with fresh fish, dried fish, and direct-sourced vegetables from the morning market. While warming up with fish cooked on the spot and coffee, gradually savor the flavors of winter. The car is waiting nearby.
3. 11:00 at Kasuura Port: Seafood bowl lunch:At the market cafeterias managed by Nakamya directly, you can enjoy kinme-dai and other local fish dishes in a bowl or set meal. You can adjust the timing while taking a break in the car.
4. 13:00 at Omura: Ham grilled fish and shopping:Enjoy grilled Ise lobster, scallops, and sea scallops, or browse for souvenirs at the seaside market.
5. Around 3 PM: Stop by hot springs or scenic spots:Spend a day relaxing by watching the sea at a local hot spring or at a lighthouse; then take a break and head home.
6. Arrive at your home in the evening:Even children who fell asleep or adults who were drunk on alcohol can be carried right to the front door; carrying heavy luggage only takes a few steps from the car to the front door.

Where to go? Outside Habor for winter: a potential stop for taste sensations

“You can’t visit everything, but I recommend this combination: two or three places from this list.” Since you’re traveling by car, you can freely combine your visits to the morning market, lunch, ham boning, and hot spring baths.

Let me answer your most interesting question first.

How long does it take to arrive from Tokyo and Saitama?

From Tokyo’s 23rd Ward to Kasuura, the approximate time required depends on road conditions; generally it takes between 90 minutes and 2 hours. If you plan to meet at 8 AM when the morning market opens, the best time would be around 6 AM. Since there are no transfers or waiting, it’s also convenient to know the exact arrival time—this is one of the advantages of chartering a car. We will provide a quote based on the exact duration and route once you provide the departure location.

How many people can ride, and how much is the fee for everyone to split?

A Jumbo Taxi can carry up to 9 people, excluding the driver. The charter fee is per vehicle, not per person.The burden per person on a sharing basis will decrease as the number of people increases.Considering commuting by train in large groups and using local taxis repeatedly, renting a car exclusively for the entire day to travel in your preferred order is likely to be a situation that makes sense in the end. By sharing the costs with everyone and letting go of the "difficulties that are hard to put into monetary terms," such as the cold in the early morning, the distance between stores, and heavy luggage—all of which are "difficulties that are hard to put into monetary terms"—we can all get rid of them with a small burden on each person—this is why renting a car in large groups is reasonable. Please check the pricing page and quote for the exact price.

Is it okay for seniors or families with small children?

Since the door is from the front door to the destination, there is no need to walk long distances. The car is warm, and you can leave your clothes and luggage there. You can return to the car right away for a restroom break or to “sit and rest for a while.” Even people from three generations with different walking speeds can spend the day at the same pace. Please consult us in advance about any concerns you may have regarding arranging child seats, etc.

I heard that the Kasoura Morning Market is closed on Wednesdays, is that true?

Yes. Kasuura Morning Market is closed every Wednesday and New Year’s Day (it is open until December 30 at the end of the year). The winter season runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and the shops close early in the day. When deciding on the schedule, it’s a good idea to factor in the fact that you’ll arrive at the market earlier in the morning on Wednesdays (if you leave earlier, you’ll be able to get there in time for the morning market). Designing a departure time that matches this local schedule will also be flexible if you’re renting a private vehicle.

Reservation Flow

1. Contact:From the web form, please let us know the desired date, number of people, and the place of departure (Tokyo 23 wards/Saitama etc.).
2. Plan and Estimate:Based on the day of the month when the morning market is held and the time required, we will suggest a guide for the vehicle type, route, and price.
3. Booking Confirmed:Once you are satisfied with the content, we will confirm it. Please also discuss adding or changing destinations.
4. Boarding on the day:We will pick you up at your designated front door and take you to Umehara in winter. We will also deliver you back to your home.

summary

Outside of winter, Oharabune is a treasure trove of seafood delicacies scattered across the morning market, fishing port restaurants, and the beach grill. However, this scattered location is also the reason why it is difficult to get around by train or bus.charter jumbo cabThen why not take a ride from the front door to Uehara without having to walk or wait—at the pace of your family. Why not take a tour of the unique flavors of winter in one day, starting at 8:00 when the Kasuura Morning Market opens?

If you want to enjoy the outer and southern parts of Funabashi and Minobashi on a leisurely basis over the New Year holidaysA hot spring trip to Kanayama in Minami-Hongo that spans three generationsAlso, for general use of sightseeing and transportationTransportation for large groups by jumbo taxi (Comprehensive information on different purposes)Please also see this page. Approximate pricesPricing pageYou can check it at