Roadside Station – Marine Dream Nou

Located in between Itoigawa’s two largest fishing harbors, Roadside Station Marine Dream Nou is the place to go to enjoy the freshest seafood directly from the Sea of Japan! If you love seafood, then make sure to stop by here!

At Kaniya Yokochō (Crab Market Alley), local crab fisherman line up in their boats to sell their freshly caught crabs. Nou is particularly famous for the benizuwai crab, a variety of snow crab found in abundance in the Sea of Japan. Living at depths of up to 800 m below the sea, these bright red crabs can be caught and enjoyed throughout the year, making them especially popular as a summer treat!

Note: In order to prevent overexploitation, crab fishing is restricted during January and February.

Next to Crab Market Alley is a large seafood market, featuring a wide variety of freshly caught seasonal fish and other marine produce. During the summer, you can enjoy freshly grilled seafood, prepared right at the market!

If you’re looking for a delicious seafood meal, then step into one of the four seafood restaurants for a meal you won’t ever forget! From hearty crab ramen to gourmet sashimi platters, if you’re a fan of seafood then you definitely won’t leave hungry!

Make sure to stop by the gift shop for locally made produce and gifts and check out the Tourism Information Corner to find out more about the amazing places you can visit within the Nou Region!