Yuriage Port Morning Market / Yuriage Kitchen & Gallery Maple Hall
Morning Market Story
~The progress and future of reconstruction~
Sixteen days into despair.
The story of Japan's most powerful market, which surprised the world.
Despite losing everything in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the Yuriage Port Morning Market reopened just 16 days later.
Their journey is a testament to local pride and international ties.
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May 2013
- Maple House of Bonds
Thanks to the tremendous support from the Canadian government and its people, the current permanent facility, "Maple Hall," has been completed.
Built from sturdy Canadian timber, this building symbolizes our connection to the world.
1976
- The beginning
The "Yuriage Port Morning Market" was born when fishermen and farmers lined up their surplus goods for personal use on the quay of Yuriage Fishing Port.
The spirit of mutual assistance among union members is the foundation of this place.
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March 11, 2011
- Trials
The tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake completely swept away more than 50 shops and facilities.
Having lost many friends, a sense of despair enveloped the community, with many believing that "restarting is impossible."
March 27, 2011
- The Miracle of Day 16
Driven by a strong desire to provide warmth to those in evacuation centers, they reopened their business in the parking lot of Aeon Mall Natori just 16 days after the earthquake.
The reopening amidst the snowfall became a beacon of hope for the recovery of the entire region.
2026
- Towards the future
We are preparing to warmly welcome guests from all over the world by building a multilingual website specifically for inbound tourists and introducing cashless payment options.
We aim to share the story of the morning market with the world and further revitalize Natori City.
Yuriage Port Morning Market: A Trace of Resilience (1976 - Present)
For first-time visitors
The difference between the morning market and Maple Hall
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explanation
Official name
Yuriage Port Morning Market
Business days
Sundays and public holidays only
Business Hours
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Main experiences
Auction (Sundays only, from 10:00), robatayaki (charcoal grill),
atmosphere
More than 50 stalls will be set up.
settlement
Cash, some QR code payments (depending on the store)
Rules for enjoying the morning market
How to enjoy robatayaki (fireside grilling)
There are two ways to enjoy robatayaki (Japanese-style grilled food): free and paid. A grill is attached to the store, so you can only grill and eat food purchased from that store. The store staff will teach you how to grill, making it recommended for beginners. (Participating stores: Tomita Fresh Fish, Marushige, Shinhikichi Shoten) A dedicated grill is available for paid customers. Pay 500 yen at Marushige, receive tongs and a grill net, and secure your grill. Staff will bring lit charcoal to your grill. You can freely grill and eat any food purchased within the venue.
About cashless payments
Credit cards and QR code payments are accepted at the Maple Hall counter. *Please note that some stores may only accept cash.
About the sushi-making experience
We offer a sushi-making experience every Saturday at 5 PM (reservations required). Please check the dedicated webpage for details.
How to enjoy auctions
Every Sunday from 10am, we hold an auction open to the public. Anyone who understands Japanese yen can participate.
A miraculous experience
We are strengthening community ties through fresh seafood.
International bonds
We exchange cultures with people all over the world through fresh fish.
Business Info
This is the space to introduce the business and what it has to offer. Define the qualities and values that make it unique.
Location
500 Terry Francois Street,
San Francisco, CA 94158
Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm