Iwaki Lalamew

Iwaki Lalamew

At Iwaki's Tourism and Products Center, visitors can purchase products and specialties from Iwaki as well as enjoy eating local produce. The Tourism and Products Center also introduces visitors to Iwaki City's local history and culture.

The Lalamew complex includes 7 fish shops, 15 gift shops, and 12 eating and drinking establishments. The fish shops have the feel of an open-air market, and visitors can bargain for seafood direct from the port.

Please enjoy dining in the establishments that present to you an abundance of seasonal seafood.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttp://www.lalamew.jp/en/
Contact

Iwaki City Tourism & Products Center

(+81) 246-92-3701

Best SeasonAll Year
Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Depends on season)

Please see the website for information on days closed

Parking430 cars. Disabled parking available.
Entrance FeeFree
Related infoWheelchair rental available.
Accommodation details

Pets: Not allowed

Access Details
Access50 Tatsumi-Cho, Onahama, Iwaki City, Fukushima Pref. 971-8101
View directions
Getting there

By Car: 20 min from Yumoto I.C., and 25 min from Nakoso I.C. on the Joban Expressway

By Train: 15 min bus ride from Yumoto Station (JR Joban Line)

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