Tsukiji Food Tour & Toyosu Market with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Eat and shop like a Japanese local and immerse yourself in this food-themed trip inside both of Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji. Quite possibly the best places to get a sense of Japanese culinary culture!
Meet up with your guide at your hotel or Toyosu to view the fish selling and processing from the observation deck. Afterwards, head toTsukiji Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the local kitchen. As you navigate your way through this labyrinth of all things seafood, learn from your guide about the market’s history and why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients.
After the tour, you can stay in the market to enjoy the rest of your breakfast or lunch at your leisure.
This is not the tour with the early morning tuna auction. Please see Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Meet up with your guide at your hotel or Toyosu to view the fish selling and processing from the observation deck. Afterwards, head toTsukiji Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the local kitchen. As you navigate your way through this labyrinth of all things seafood, learn from your guide about the market’s history and why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients.
After the tour, you can stay in the market to enjoy the rest of your breakfast or lunch at your leisure.
This is not the tour with the early morning tuna auction. Please see Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
Inclusions
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Toyosu Market, 6-6-1, Toyosu, Koto 135-0061 Tokyo Prefecture
Toyosu Market (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) opened on October 11, 2018 on the man-made island of Toyosu in the Bay of Tokyo. It took over the wholesale business from the aging Tsukiji Market and provides tourists with an opportunity to observe the market action and to dine at restaurants across its large, modern premises.
The huge wholesale market consists of three main buildings: two buildings for seafood and one for fruits and vegetables. All buildings are connected with each other and Shijo-mae Station via walkways, and tourists can enter them along dedicated routes and view the action from observation windows that look onto the auction and wholesale halls for tuna, other seafood and produce.
This tour does not include tuna auction viewing.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tsukiji Fish Market, 4-14-2, Tsukiji, Chuo 104-0045 Tokyo Prefecture
Meet up with your guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, just outside the market’s main gate, in the morning. As you navigate your way through this labyrinth of all things seafood, learn from your guide about the market’s history and why many Japan’s top chefs visit here daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients. You never know what you might find as you stroll past the stalls of this amazing food center. You might see piles of sea urchin (uni) stacked neatly in boxes, watch as vendors carve massive Bluefin tuna or spot puffer fish floating in tanks.
You can also visit the temple and shrine in Tsukiji and learn about the history of this land that was reclaimed from the sea to become a bustling market!
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Toyosu Market, 6-6-1, Toyosu, Koto 135-0061 Tokyo Prefecture
Toyosu Market (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) opened on October 11, 2018 on the man-made island of Toyosu in the Bay of Tokyo. It took over the wholesale business from the aging Tsukiji Market and provides tourists with an opportunity to observe the market action and to dine at restaurants across its large, modern premises.
The huge wholesale market consists of three main buildings: two buildings for seafood and one for fruits and vegetables. All buildings are connected with each other and Shijo-mae Station via walkways, and tourists can enter them along dedicated routes and view the action from observation windows that look onto the auction and wholesale halls for tuna, other seafood and produce.
This tour does not include tuna auction viewing.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tsukiji Fish Market, 4-14-2, Tsukiji, Chuo 104-0045 Tokyo Prefecture
Meet up with your guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, just outside the market’s main gate, in the morning. As you navigate your way through this labyrinth of all things seafood, learn from your guide about the market’s history and why many Japan’s top chefs visit here daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients. You never know what you might find as you stroll past the stalls of this amazing food center. You might see piles of sea urchin (uni) stacked neatly in boxes, watch as vendors carve massive Bluefin tuna or spot puffer fish floating in tanks.
You can also visit the temple and shrine in Tsukiji and learn about the history of this land that was reclaimed from the sea to become a bustling market!
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- This is not the tour for the tuna auction. Please see Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide.
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Shart87
October 2022
We had a great time exploring both the Tsukiji and Toyosu Market with Kenji. Kenji knew a lot about the market and explained the significance of the seafood being sold. It was nice to know what we were looking at, and we learned a lot. He took us to great street vendors to taste some delicious oo...
We had a great time exploring both the Tsukiji and Toyosu Market with Kenji. Kenji knew a lot about the market and explained the significance of the seafood being sold. It was nice to know what we were looking at, and we learned a lot. He took us to great street vendors to taste some delicious ootoro and tamago. He is very friendly and easy to talk with! We really enjoyed it and highly recommend!452patrickn
November 2022
We had a private tour of Tsukiji, Toyosu and areas in Asakusa. Mr Kamiuto was very detailed and well versed in his information. Definitely made the tour interesting.
We had a private tour of Tsukiji, Toyosu and areas in Asakusa. Mr Kamiuto was very detailed and well versed in his information. Definitely made the tour interesting.38colleenl
December 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour through the markets with Kuniko. She was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and great company. Kuniko also helped us to acquaint ourselves with the local area and transport systems which was invaluable.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour through the markets with Kuniko. She was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and great company. Kuniko also helped us to acquaint ourselves with the local area and transport systems which was invaluable.MrsScubap21
December 2022
We had a fantastic time with Kenji Kasama during our tour of the Toyosu and Tsukiji markets. Kenji did a wonderful job of showing and telling us all about the highlights in these areas and taking us to a wonderful place for lunch that did not require a wait. It felt great to just follow him and n...
We had a fantastic time with Kenji Kasama during our tour of the Toyosu and Tsukiji markets. Kenji did a wonderful job of showing and telling us all about the highlights in these areas and taking us to a wonderful place for lunch that did not require a wait. It felt great to just follow him and not have to worry about navigating on our own. We are so thankful for Kenji. He is a valuable asset and JGA is very lucky to have him as one of their tour guides.N6832JZsama
December 2022
Cherry was a fantastic guide! Very pleasant, informative, courteous, and helpful. She helped us choose what to eat and told us about different vendors.
Cherry was a fantastic guide! Very pleasant, informative, courteous, and helpful. She helped us choose what to eat and told us about different vendors.Scott_A_FL
December 2022
Great experience to witness the tuna auction firsthand and see the wholesale fish market. Also had an opportunity to visit the intermediate market to see where the chef’s from around Tokyo buy their seafood.
Great experience to witness the tuna auction firsthand and see the wholesale fish market. Also had an opportunity to visit the intermediate market to see where the chef’s from around Tokyo buy their seafood.