An ultrasound endoscope includes: an insertion portion provided with a housing portion on a distal end side an ultrasound transmitting/receiving portion provided in the housing portion and configured to transmit and receive ultrasound to and from the observation site a cable configured to transmit electric signals inputted to and outputted from the ultrasound transmitting/receiving portion an inserting portion configured to cause the cable to extend from an inside of the housing portion and a fitted member fitted on an outer face of an outer peripheral side potion of the inserting portion so as to cover at least a part of the outer face along an extension direction.
