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Cash-Only Shops at Makishi Public Market

Cash-Only Shops at Makishi Public Market

Cash-Only Shops at Makishi Public Market

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Shichuu Chuo-dori market arcade signage at Makishi Public Market
Quick answer

Many stalls at Makishi Public Market, particularly those selling fresh seafood and small prepared dishes, remain cash-only. Larger shops and the upstairs dining counters are more likely to accept cards.

Many stalls at Makishi Public Market, particularly those selling fresh seafood and small prepared dishes, remain cash-only.

Ground floor stalls

The ground-floor stalls selling fresh seafood and small prepared dishes are the most likely to be cash-only.

Upstairs dining counters

The upstairs dining counters, where you can often have seafood purchased downstairs prepared and served, are more likely to accept cards.

Tip: Carrying a modest amount of small cash makes browsing the ground floor stalls much smoother.

Getting cash nearby

Convenience stores near the market typically have foreign-card-friendly ATMs.

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Related questions

No, but a large share of the ground-floor stalls are, especially ones selling fresh seafood.

More often than the ground-floor stalls, though it is still worth checking before ordering.

Yes, convenience stores nearby typically have foreign-card-friendly ATMs.