Held each autumn at Karo Fishing Port, this popular matsuri marks the beginning of the matsuba crab (snow crab) season along the San'in coast, one of Japan's most celebrated culinary events. Fresh crab, squid, and seasonal fish are sold directly from fishing boats at market prices, drawing seafood lovers from across the Chugoku region. Live cooking demonstrations showcase traditional San'in preparation methods, and local sake breweries set up tasting stalls. The harbor setting with fishing vessels as backdrop creates an authentic and festive atmosphere.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Food
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- October
- Region
- Chugoku
- Prefecture
- Tottori
- City
- Tottori
Highlights
- ◆Fresh matsuba crab sold directly from fishing vessels
- ◆Live seafood cooking demonstrations
- ◆Local San'in sake tasting
- ◆Authentic working fishing port atmosphere
- ◆Celebrates one of Japan's most prized seasonal ingredients