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INO: Goddess of the ocean from Greek mythology

The Numazu Fish Market in Numazu Seaport has been developing as a coastal fishing base dealing in fresh fishery product from Shizuoka Prefecture to the Tokyo Metropolitan area. A good point of INO is its unique complex which combines the market system with health management and tourism. It is equipped with a passage for visitors, an observatory deck, restaurants and so on. INO is a steel framed two- story building with 7,697m2 area, 120m long and 46m wide.

Health management
This facility is sealed tightly to protect from the harms of birds, bugs, wind and dust. Its walls and ceiling have no projections as to not collect dust. At every doorway a wash facility is set up for complete health management.

Reducing energy
Natural light from the skylight windows gives the inside bright light and reduces electric power. Natural ventilation from these windows suppresses molds and germs. Battery powered forklifts without emission are used here.

Quality preservation
Landed fish and seafood are stored using their best preservation method. They are well kept to maintain their quality by various systems before auction.

Effective distribution
Auctioned fish and seafood are sorted, packed and loaded onto tracks parked beside exit.

Every process is controlled effectively.

• Yearly fish catches:
  55,242t in 2010.
• Landed fish:
  mackerel, horse mackerel, sardine, bonito
• Market share of dried horse mackeral:
  40% (the highest production in Japan)

• Ice making ability: 
  120t per a day

• Capacity of cold storage chamber: 
  －35℃　3,211t
  －60℃　800t

( By Prudence )

＊Not only Prudence but also other FUSION members can guide you through INO !
Contact us if you are interested in a trip to this facility.