Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s culinary scene with a guided tour of Tsukiji and Toyosu markets. Experience the energy and excitement of the local kitchen and learn about the market’s history. Eat and shop like a Japanese local!
Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s culinary scene with a guided tour of Tsukiji and Toyosu markets. Experience the energy and excitement of the local kitchen and learn about the market’s history. Eat and shop like a Japanese local!
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Toyosu Market - Toyosu Market (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) was inaugurated on October 11, 2018, on the artificial island of Toyosu in Tokyo Bay. It succeeded the aging Tsukiji Market in the wholesale trade and offers tourists a chance to witness the bustling market activities and enjoy dining at its expansive, modern facilities.
The vast wholesale market…
- Toyosu Market - Toyosu Market (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) was inaugurated on October 11, 2018, on the artificial island of Toyosu in Tokyo Bay. It succeeded the aging Tsukiji Market in the wholesale trade and offers tourists a chance to witness the bustling market activities and enjoy dining at its expansive, modern facilities.
The vast wholesale market comprises three primary buildings: two dedicated to seafood and one for fruits and vegetables. All buildings are interconnected and linked to Shijo-mae Station via walkways.
This tour does not include viewing the tuna auction. For those interested in witnessing the Tuna auction, please book the Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour, available at 5 AM.
- Tsukiji Fish Market - Meet your guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, located just outside the market’s main entrance, in the morning. As you explore this maze of seafood wonders, your guide will share insights about the market’s history and why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily to source the freshest ingredients. You never know what surprises await as you wander past the stalls of this remarkable food hub. You might encounter neatly stacked boxes of sea urchin (uni), watch vendors expertly carve massive Bluefin tuna, or spot puffer fish swimming in tanks.
Visitors can also explore the temple and shrine in Tsukiji and discover the history of this land, reclaimed from the sea to become a thriving market!
- Namiyoke Inari Shrine - Tsukiji’s history is fascinating, and a visit to Namiyoke Shrine offers a glimpse into this past! This Shinto Shrine is dedicated to protecting the land, reclaimed from the sea, from the waves!
- Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple - Buddhism has a rich history in Japan, with numerous temples scattered across the country. The Hongwanji Temple is renowned for its distinctive architecture and provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about Japanese Buddhism during your visit!
- Meet up with guide in Tokyo
- The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Meet up with guide in Tokyo
- The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- For Tuna Auction tour: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food and drink, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
- For Tuna Auction tour: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food and drink, and Other personal expenses
- Private Vehicle
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Delve into Japanese cuisine by exploring Tokyo’s two renowned fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji, on a gastronomy-focused journey. These markets offer a true taste of Japanese food culture!
Commence your tour with your guide at your hotel or at Toyosu, observing the fish trading and preparation process from a viewing platform. Proceed to Tsukiji Market…
Delve into Japanese cuisine by exploring Tokyo’s two renowned fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji, on a gastronomy-focused journey. These markets offer a true taste of Japanese food culture!
Commence your tour with your guide at your hotel or at Toyosu, observing the fish trading and preparation process from a viewing platform. Proceed to Tsukiji Market afterwards to feel the pulsating atmosphere of the local kitchen. While meandering through this seafood haven, your guide will enlighten you about the market’s past and the reason why it is a daily haunt for Japan’s premier chefs in search of superior-quality products.
Once the tour concludes, feel free to linger in the market for a leisurely breakfast or lunch.
Please note, this tour does not include the early morning tuna auction. Refer to Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide for this.
- This is not the tour for the tuna auction. Please see Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide.
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
