Kochi Organic Market: Ike Park Saturday Market

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Currently held every Saturday at Ike Park, it was known as the Satruday Port Market when it started in 2008. Japan's first organic market, all of its stands sell organic agricultural products, additive-free prepared foods, and handmade crafts. They also collect used tempura oil that customers bring from home and provide consultations on working in agriculture. The market is packed with people every week.

Spot details

Kochi Organic Market: Ike Park Saturday Market

Address: Kochi Kochi-shi Ike Map
Area: Kochi City Area
Phone: 0888406260
Hours: 8:00-14:00 (8:00-12:00 on 7 Aug.)
*Open on Saturday (cancelled in bad weather)
*Open everyday will be announced on the blog by the previous Sunday
Closed: Monday-Friday, Sunday
Parking Lot: Available(Standard size130spaces)
Credit Card: Available (Some stores only)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Vegetarian Menu: Available (some stores)
English Menu: Varies by store
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (The event will be held even if it rains a little, but it will be canceled in case of stormy weather. *We will inform you about whether it will be held or not by the previous Sunday.)
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (The event is held outdoors, so please come with that in mind.)
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Yes (It's a park, so there's no problem if you bring your own. *Customers are responsible for their own management.)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Cute local market

Reviewed : 2019.06.29

I wasnt going to be in town for Kochis famous Sunday Market, but found out about this one and went to take a look. It is a very local little market with a couple dozen stalls, including a few that...
Tasty super-local food and vegan treats

Reviewed : 2019.06.27

I wasnt going to be in Kochi City for the famous Sunday market, but found out about this little market and decided to check it out. The location is pretty easy to get to by bus/tram, and it...