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Tokyo Fish Market: Sushi, Culture, and History
4.9
116 Ratings
Chuo City
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. Experience the bustling atmosphere, taste fresh seafood, and learn about the local culture. Don’t miss the sake tasting to complete your culinary adventure!
Immerse yourself in the vibrant Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. Experience the bustling atmosphere, taste fresh seafood, and learn about the local culture. Don’t miss the sake tasting to complete your culinary adventure!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kabuki Inari Shrine - The journey starts at the Kabuki Theatre, gathering in front of the shrine at Kabukiza. Participants will explore Kabuki, Japan’s distinctive fusion of drama and dance, and appreciate the beautiful architecture of Kabuki-za.
- Tsukiji Outer Market - The tour continues through the market’s narrow lanes, discovering seafood,…
- Kabuki Inari Shrine - The journey starts at the Kabuki Theatre, gathering in front of the shrine at Kabukiza. Participants will explore Kabuki, Japan’s distinctive fusion of drama and dance, and appreciate the beautiful architecture of Kabuki-za.
- Tsukiji Outer Market - The tour continues through the market’s narrow lanes, discovering seafood, vegetables, and snacks, while gaining insights into Japan’s culinary culture. Participants will also have the opportunity to taste fresh sushi, Japanese snacks, and delightful Kawaii Wagashi sweets.
- Namiyoke Inari Shrine - The tour concludes at Tsukiji Fish Market, conveniently reachable from Tsukiji Station. Visitors will explore Namiyoke Inari Shrine, where they can enjoy its serene ambiance and rich history, followed by a 10-minute walk to the nearest station.
What's Included
- Sample freshly made Sushi, Japanese tasty snacks, and Kawaii sweets, Wagashi
- Visit the uniquely designed Shrine
- Join Local English-speaking guide and enjoy the outer market tour
- Cross the most famous fish market in the world off your bucket list
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Sample freshly made Sushi, Japanese tasty snacks, and Kawaii sweets, Wagashi
- Visit the uniquely designed Shrine
- Join Local English-speaking guide and enjoy the outer market tour
- Cross the most famous fish market in the world off your bucket list
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
What's Not Included
- Drinks and additional food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- Drinks and additional food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
Explore Tokyo’s culinary hub and indulge in the flavors, aromas, and visuals of the renowned fish market. Uncover new taste experiences and gain insights into the lives of those who work there. Delve into the intriguing history of Sushi and the distinctive link between the Fish Market, Buddhist beliefs, and Shinto spirit. This journey offers more than…
Explore Tokyo’s culinary hub and indulge in the flavors, aromas, and visuals of the renowned fish market. Uncover new taste experiences and gain insights into the lives of those who work there. Delve into the intriguing history of Sushi and the distinctive link between the Fish Market, Buddhist beliefs, and Shinto spirit. This journey offers more than just tasting—it’s about genuinely appreciating the culture and narratives that make Tokyo’s cuisine exceptional.
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available on this tour, though the food selection is limited.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under 6 can join for free.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes, as the inner market floors can be wet. Sneakers are recommended.
Location
Kabuki Inari Shrine
Higashi-ginza Station, Exit 3, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, and Toei Asakusa Line, at top of the escalator on street level, in front of the Kabukiza Theatre on the side of Harumi Street, by the little shrine (Torii gate)
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(116 Ratings)
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Scenic08495630477
Apr 16, 2025
Fun - Trip guide was excellent
Had a lot of fun
Tour guide was fantastic
Very good tour guide
Went to fish market
Visited different stores and had sushi
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Tanyam1816
Apr 16, 2025
Excellent would recommend it to anyone travelling to Japan - Our tour guide spoke very good English & was very informative, he also answered all our questions and waited while we bought somethings as well.
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Harcharnc2019
Apr 7, 2025
Tsukiji fish market and food tour with shrine visit - Excellent tour of the fish market and all the food stores, with a very experienced and knowledgeable tour guide (Kaori); plus a sushi lunch was provided.
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561virginiay
Mar 20, 2025
Amazing tour of Tsukiji Market with Oku! - Oku is very nice and friendly, we spent a lovely morning with him. He was very informative and showed us some hidden gems. Thank you, Oku!
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L1066dxmarinam
Mar 7, 2025
Amazing personalized experience! - We had such a wonderful time with Oku, right from the start he was so welcoming, friendly and helpful! It was just the two of us that morning and we started with some history of Japan, seeing the theater and learning about the kabuki. It was a cold day so he even gave us little hand warmers to keep warm since much of the tour is outside (dress warm and wear comfortable shoes!) Oku showed us to so many gems of the fish market, covering the spectrum from strawberries to tamagoyaki to soybeans to matcha to dashi, kobe beef and tuna and more! We got to see behind the scenes action for so many spots, like where and how the tamagoyaki is made and some gigantic frozen tunas. All throughout Oku weaved in historical and current cultural information about Japan and was always hilarious, helpful and easy to understand. He even has explanatory photos, maps, and even models to help demonstrate. We tried everything in small, digestible quantities (would advise don’t come starving but come ready to taste). If you need coffee or more food along the way Oku will certainly oblige. He has friends everywhere in the market which makes visiting every stall so pleasant and easy! At the end we were able to see a shrine and learn about more Japanese culture before all having delicious sashimi and sake together. Overall we had such a lovely, unhurried time, learned so much and laughed so much. What a treasure of a tour! Thank you Oku!
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Pathfinder561614
Mar 7, 2025
Fun tour through Tsukiji market - Oku was our guide and he was so sweet! He took us to multiple places run by shopkeepers he knows, and clearly made an effort to explain the history behind the food and Tsukiji market. We saw a knife maker, a matcha producer, got to try tuna belly, and warmed up with dashi. Oku was so well prepared and thoughtful. Would recommend this tour!!
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Anne-maria
Feb 19, 2025
Informative and tasty!! - Wonderful guide showed us around. He was totally friendly and attentive. In addition to information, there was always the opportunity to take small samples. It was a very enjoyable three hours! 10/10
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Diannek408
Feb 16, 2025
A tour worth doing - A terrific tour. Very informative and fun. Lots of tasting of different foods that we would have never otherwise tried. Highly recommend.
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Bmwykqwzfw
Apr 19, 2025
Fresh seafood - Tour guide was knowledgeable. Picked up some premade tuna sushi in a package and fried tuna from a side indoor place and took us to a bbq place to eat. Would have liked to eat at the actual market where the rolls are made right in front of you. I had to ask to stop and try oysters at a stall. Otherwise it was great getting glass the market. FRESH SEAFOOD And convenient to have someone show you around.
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Katii55
Mar 30, 2025
Still room for improvement - I could tell that the guide wasn't really familiar with the market. It was a new tour for her. Also English skills weren't the best. I regret to tell this but I paid a good deal of money for a tour. A lunch was tasty, tuna and salmon rolls. Sake tasting also very nice.
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