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Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour
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- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Take a deep dive into the world of Japanese seafood during this tour of the outer Tsukiji Fish Market. Rub shoulders with Michelin-starred chefs as they shop for ingredients at this sprawling, 80-year-old market for all things aquatic. Investigate the various stalls selling fish, shellfish, and everything in between, and sample Japanese favorites such as sushi, fresh Tuna, and sake. A local guide and all food on the tour are included.
- Great way to get a sense for Japan's unique culinary culture
- Sample a range of sushi, sake, fresh Tuna, and Japanese omelets
- Rub shoulders with Japan's Michelin-starred chefs as they shop for ingredients
- Eat and drink like a Japanese local
What's Included
- Local professional guide
- Food (Japanese omelette, fried fish cake, fresh tuna, a cup of sake, a cup of Japanese tea, Sushi)
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Extra food and drinks
- Other personal expenses
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Tsukiji meeting place, Japan, 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 3-chōme−15−１ 築 地 駅 1番出口付近
[ Meetup ] 8:15am @The main gate of Tsukiji Honganji-Temple *We will leave at start time sharp, so please make sure to be there on time!(We could not wait!) *It's front side of Tsukiji Honganji temple. Please don't go to back side. (Google maps leads you backside.)
Departure Time
8:30 AM
Return Details
This activity will end right where it started.What To Expect
Eat and shop like a Japanese local during this immersive, food-themed trip inside Tokyo’s famous Tsukiji Market. If you want to get a sense of Japanese culinary culture, you couldn’t possibly start at a better place.
Meet up with your guide 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 outer 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 pufferfish floating in tanks.
With all this walking, you’re sure to work up an appetite. Luckily, you sample a tasty assortment of Japanese foodstuffs like sushi, Japanese-style omelets, Japanese tea, sake, fried fish cakes, and fresh oysters to help fuel your exploration.
Meet up with your guide 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 outer 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 pufferfish floating in tanks.
With all this walking, you’re sure to work up an appetite. Luckily, you sample a tasty assortment of Japanese foodstuffs like sushi, Japanese-style omelets, Japanese tea, sake, fried fish cakes, and fresh oysters to help fuel your exploration.
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple (Pass By)
Meet your guide in front of the gate of Tsukiji Honganji Temple at 8:15am and start exploring the Tsukiji fish market on this 3-hour food-focused tour.
Tsukiji Jogai Market
Soak up the sights, sounds, and smells, and learn about Tsukiji's 80-year history as the biggest fish market in Japan.
For local people, Tsukiji is a special place to buy the freshest, high-quality seafood and ingredients. This market is also special place for chefs and many chefs of Michelin-star restaurants come to Tsukiji in the morning to buy their ingredients.
While wandering through the colorful market, check out its fresh produce, from tuna to octopus tentacles, and get ready to eat and drink as the locals do. Learn about Japanese culture while sampling various kinds of symbolic Japanese foods along the way, such as Japanese-style omelettes, fried fish cakes, fresh tuna, Dashi soup and Katsuobushi (dried bonito), Japanese tea, sake, and sushi.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant meal is not included.
- Walking shoes are recommended.
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:What do we need to wear?
A:Please come with comfortable walking shoes as this tour is mainly a walking tour.
Jul 2019
Q:Where is the meeting point?
A:The meeting point for this tour is the main gate of Tsukiji Honganji-Temple.
Jul 2019
Q:Is breakfast / lunch / dinner / snacks included?
A:Lunch and snack included.
Jul 2019
Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:What is the social distancing policy during Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Traveler Tips
Wear comfortable shoes since you do a lot of walking.
It's expensive, but once you factor in all the food you get, it's really quite reasonable.
I recommend however, wearing waterproof boots/shoes in the inner fish market area.
Reviews
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Reviews by Viator travelers
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Great fish market tour
Jeff_S, Jun 2022
The tour was great way to experience the fish market and local shops. Tak was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide.
Prepare to shop!
MaraSmithCapella, Nov 2021
What a great experience!!! I am coming back with friends to shop! Chihiro-san with Japan Wonder Travel, was so pleasant to be with. She provided lots of info and great little shops for the best quality of food, tea and kitchen accessories. I got myself a mini wasabi grader made with shark skin!!! Oh! The food is amazing, I left with a full stomach! The best raw oyster I have ever had!!!
Fabulous
Lisa_D, Apr 2020
Sanae was informative and personable on our tour through the outer market. We ate, drank, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves under her guidance. It was the perfect intro to our stay in Japan. Highly recommend this tour to immerse yourself in the culture and tastes of Japan.
Excellent Tour
Robert_R, Mar 2020
Tak gave a very good and detailed tour. We were very pleased with everything offered, and got wayyy more food than we expected! Thank you very much!
More than i expected
Peter_F, Mar 2020
Had a wonderful knowledgeable guide called Yuki, plenty of food to sample and things to see, had a great time 😄
Great tour!
Heather_P, Feb 2020
Our Tsukiji tour was fantastic! The market itself is super interesting. Our guide, Chi, was very friendly and knowledgeable and able to answer our many questions. The food was delicious, too! We would highly recommend this tour—we learned so much more than we would have on our own.
Great first Day
jyilpet, Jan 2020
My guide Lily was awesome!! I did this experience on my first day in Tokyo and it was a wonderful experience. The food choices where great and so fresh! Lily was kind and so patient with the group. Her English was great and she told us so much about the fish market including a little of the history of the market. Lily also gave us wonderful ideas and places to go in Tokyo. She went to above and beyond and even helped me get back to the train station. I will be forever grateful to her!!!
Great info
Shahad_A, Jan 2020
Yuku was a great tour guide as she was very knowledgeable. she provided us with lots of information regarding the vendors and the market. The sushi tasted amazing. I would definitely do this tour again..
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Not to be missed
Karyn_M, Jan 2020
Our guide was absolutely wonderful, lovely food. I could not fault it. Gold star to our guide - he looked after us so well
Talking w stall holders
margothoyte, Jan 2020
The Fish Market tour was the last thing I did before leaving Japan and it was a perfect way to end the holiday. It would also be a perfect way to start out a holiday in Japan!
The tour took us through the markets, stopping to see, and regularly taste, products and wares. Our guide was friendly, professional and spoke English very well. It’s worth it to take this tour, instead of just wandering by yourself. And we finished w a cup of warm saki- very welcome on the cold winter’s day.
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