Wakayama Marina City: Fireworks Show to Grace the Night Sky During Golden Week! Spring Gourmet Fair Also at Kuroshio Market

Wakayama Marina City will hold spring events as detailed below.

In addition to the fireworks show "Starlight Illusion," Kuroshio Market will host the gourmet fair "Bumper Catch! Tuna Festival," where you can enjoy freshly cut raw tuna and seasonal fresh seafood.

Please utilize our advantageous set plans, which combine various facilities at Wakayama Marina City, to have a memorable and enjoyable holiday.

Fireworks Show

"Starlight Illusion 2026"

https://www.marinacity.com/porto/event/event-150824/

A special show where dazzling fireworks light up the sky in sync with music playing at the venue.

Highlights include the synchronization of special effects fireworks and launched fireworks, and the powerful barrage of fireworks at the finale!

Location: Wakayama Marina City, West Breakwater

Date & Time: May 3rd (Holiday), 4th (Holiday), and 5th (Holiday), 2026 – for three days

From 7:30 PM (approx. 10 minutes)

Enjoy seasonal seafood, including raw tuna!

Kuroshio Market "Bumper Catch! Tuna Festival"

https://www.kuroshioichiba.co.jp/event_spring26/

Location: Wakayama Marina City, Kuroshio Market

Period: March 7th (Saturday) to June 21st (Sunday), 2026

Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Hours may vary depending on the season.

Content: Seasonal raw tuna is sourced from all over Japan, primarily from Wakayama, including Katsuura, which boasts the highest landing volume of raw tuna in Japan, and Kushimoto, known for its thriving aquaculture.

Kuroshio Market holds a "Tuna Cutting Show" every day (twice on weekdays, three times on weekends and holidays), where you can enjoy the fresh taste of freshly cut tuna on the spot, not only for immediate sale but also as sashimi, sushi, and donburi bowls.

In the dining area, special menus featuring tuna and seasonal ingredients are also available.

Please come and join us for a lively spring event.

≪Premium Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show≫

Kuroshio Market's famous "Raw Tuna Cutting Show" is held daily! We will perform a cutting and immediate sale of "Bluefin Tuna" that yields premium fatty cuts (Otoro), focusing on "Nanki Kushimoto Yoshida Bluefin Tuna," a brand tuna from Kushimoto Town certified as "Premier Wakayama (Wakayama Prefecture Excellent Local Product). Enjoy the premium taste, rarely encountered, along with a powerful performance.

*The type of tuna may change due to availability.

≪On-the-spot sales of freshly cut tuna bowls and sushi!≫

After the cutting show, an immediate sale will be held at the tuna corner. In addition to rare block sales,

a "2-piece set of freshly cut Otoro and Chutoro" will be sold for 1,000 yen!

Please enjoy the freshness unique to freshly prepared tuna on the spot.

*Ends when the queue is gone

≪Tuna menu, seasonal limited menu≫

*The following items are available in limited quantities and may not be available on some days or may sell out.

【Tuna Corner】

Nanki Kushimoto Yoshida Bluefin Tuna Ju ~Goku~, Raw Bluefin Tuna Makanaidon, etc.

【Seafood Bowl Corner】

Dancing Kuruma Prawn! Spring Kuroshio Bowl, Cherry Seabream and Tuna Kohaku Market Bowl, Cherry Seabream and Tuna Fisherman's Bowl

Cherry Seabream Goshiki Bowl, Bluefin Tuna Ikura Yamaimo Bowl, Spring Colorful Seafood Bowl, etc.

【Sushi Corner】

Tuna San-kei, etc.

【Noodle Corner】

Tuna Tataki Yuzu Salt Ramen, Abalone and Shellfish Salt Ramen, Clam Udon, etc.

【Fried Food Corner】

Whole Beltfish Tempura, etc.

*All events are subject to change without notice, or may be canceled due to inclement weather, equipment problems, or other circumstances.

Please check the website in advance.