Payao fish market is located at Awase Fishing Port in Okinawa City. “Payao” means a man-made fishing reef, and one is located about two hours offshore by boat from the Awase.

The Payao fish market sells a variety of fresh fish mainly caught from the fishing reef early in the same day.

Visiting the facility, one can buy fresh fish from the market, but also eat fresh fish dishes at the restaurant inside the market. Specifically, freshly fried seafood tempuras are very, very tasty!