• Toyosu Market - ※Closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and occasionally on other irregular days. Many shops in Tsukiji are also closed due to Toyosu’s closure.

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 business and offers tourists a chance to witness market activities and enjoy dining at its expansive, modern facilities.

This vast wholesale market comprises three main buildings: two for seafood and one for fruits and vegetables. All buildings are interconnected and linked to Shijo-mae Station via walkways. Tourists can access them through designated routes and observe the bustling market from observation windows overlooking the auction and wholesale halls for tuna, other seafood, and produce.

• Tsukiji Fish Market - ※Many shops in Tsukiji are closed due to Toyosu’s closure (Wednesdays, Sundays, and occasionally on other irregular days).

Meet your guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, just outside the market’s main gate, 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 treasures you might discover as you wander past the stalls of this remarkable food hub. You might see neatly stacked boxes of sea urchin (uni), watch vendors expertly carve massive Bluefin tuna, or spot puffer fish swimming in tanks.

• Ameyoko Shopping Street - A favorite activity for many visitors to Japan is embarking on a souvenir shopping spree, gathering as many fantastic goods and deals as possible. In Ginza, people shop for high-end and trendy fashion in its numerous department stores and upscale duty-free shops, while Shinjuku is renowned for its plethora of large electronics retailers – Tokyo offers many shopping spree hotspots.
• Senso-ji Temple - Sensoji Temple is one of Japan’s most famous temples, boasting a 1,300-year history. It is also renowned for its entrance gate, Kaminarimon, distinguished by its large red lantern.

Sensoji itself is not the only reason to visit the area. Beyond Kaminarimon lies Nakamise Dori, Japan’s oldest shopping street, leading to the temple’s main hall. On Nakamise Dori, you can purchase traditional Japanese crafts and enjoy delicious snacks like fried mochi (glutinous rice cakes).

• Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon) - Nakamise is Asakusa’s most famous shopping street. It stretches 250 meters along the main approach to Sensoji Temple, lined on both sides with shops offering traditional souvenirs, snacks, and sweets.
  This street is situated on temple grounds, beginning and ending with a temple gate: the southern end features the outer gate of Kaminarimon, while the northern end has the inner gate of Hozomon. Between these gates are 89 shops, with 54 on the east side and 35 on the west. “Nakamise” is a traditional name for shopping streets on temple or shrine grounds, making this one of the oldest and most renowned in Japan.
• Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai) - Kappabashi Street (かっぱ橋道具街, Kappabashi Dōgugai) is a shopping street between Ueno and Asakusa, lined with numerous stores selling everything a restaurant operator might need, except fresh food.

Here, you’ll find specialized stores for dishes, pots, pans, cooking utensils, stoves, tables, chairs, signs, lanterns, and more. Some stores even sell plastic and wax food samples, commonly used by restaurants in their display windows.

• Tsukishima Monjya Street - Monjayaki is a liquid-y, hot, and admittedly unappealing dish at first glance—but once you get past its appearance and savor its taste, you’ll be hooked. A thin batter made with flour and dashi (Japanese stock) forms the base, and with a variety of toppings, there’s something for everyone. If you’ve never tried it—whether intentionally or unknowingly—there’s only one place to go in Tokyo, aptly named Monja Street.
• Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street - One of Tokyo’s best shopping streets, offering a well-preserved old-town “Shitamachi” atmosphere. Discover the nostalgic side of Tokyo through Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street!
  Yanaka (谷中) is a tranquil neighborhood in Taito ward, east Tokyo. Known as an old-town district (Shitamachi in Japanese), it retains a nostalgic and rustic charm. Yanaka is easily accessible from Ueno and is within walking distance of Ueno Park.

Yanaka is a residential and low-key commercial area where many locals reside, and old shops and buildings abound. Yanaka Ginza (谷中銀座) is a favorite spot for locals to shop, dine, and socialize with neighbors. It is the district’s most vibrant area, where visitors can experience the authentic local atmosphere.

• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from ‘What to expect’ list

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, 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.

Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour inside Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji, as well as other local areas, on this food and cultural shopping themed trip accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide!

Your guide will meet you at your hotel to start the day, then take you to visit famous sites such as Toyosu and the outer Tsukiji fish market; Asakusa shopping street, filled with authentic Tokyo street food; and Ueno’s Ameyoko and Kappabashi, Japan’s kitchenware wonderland.

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that’s best for you!

Note1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

• This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.