Suisan Fish Market

The morning auction is a working facility, not a tourist exhibit — give crews space, watch from the perimeter, no flash photography during bidding. The auctioneers and buyers are working in Japanese; do not interfere or shout questions. Bidding is fast and the rhythm is established; standing in the wrong place breaks the flow. The retail counter is friendly to visitors; arrive at midday for the freshest poke after the morning offload. Bring cash for the retail; cards are accepted but cash is faster.