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Amakusa Toretate Ichiba (Farmers' Market)

Amakusa Toretate Ichiba (Farmers' Market)

天草市場

Kumamoto · Kyushu

Amakusa Toretate Ichiba is a JA farmers' direct-sales market on Route 324 in central Hondo, selling fresh Amakusa seafood, seasonal local produce, and regional specialties at grower's prices. A practical stop to taste the island's catch and pick up souvenirs away from the tourist trail.

Why we picked it

A working local farmers' market used mostly by Amakusa residents rather than visitors, so it stays off the standard sightseeing route.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.2· 2,529 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Today

9:00–17:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Hakata Station · ~3h 6m by car

Tags

marketculture

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