Tsukiji Fish Market Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Tsukiji Fish Market. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking Tour

• Tsukiji Fish Market Private Food Tour in Tokyo

• Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking Tour

• Morning Market Adventure: Toyosu & Tsukiji With Tuna Auction

• Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour & Sushi Making Class With Pro Chef

While it’s free to visit the Tsukiji Fish Market on your own, there are plenty of tours that can help you learn and easily navigate the maze-like market with the help of a local guide—and enjoy some of the city’s freshest sushi along the way. Walking tours of the market start at around US$20, while food tours that include multiple tastings start at US$82. Both offer coveted insider knowledge on the best stalls to visit and the specialities at each.

Yes, the Tsukiji Fish Market is worth visiting as it remains one of Tokyo's most atmospheric and delicious areas to explore. Wander the narrow lanes, and you'll find dozens of vendors selling fresh seafood, sushi, and an impressive array of kitchen knives and cookware. A guided food tour is a great way to make the most of your visit, as a knowledgeable local guide can steer you toward the best stalls, explain the market's storied history, and ensure you don't leave without trying the right things.

Per one customer who booked the Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking Tour, "We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide Nicolas!  He was very knowledgeable about the history of the sights we saw, including the temples, shrines, and the market. He explained and provided details on the items we ate, including mochi with white strawberry, Wagyu beef, fresh tuna sushi, and grilled babe octopus. He also took us to his favorite shops with Japanese sweet treats and goodies. All in all, this was a fun and enjoyable tour. If you like to eat, and hear about history of Tsujiki, highly recommend this!"

Tsukiji Fish Market is one of Tokyo’s most visited attractions, and it’s famous for one thing—fish! Although the Inner Market and tuna auction moved to Toyosu Fish Market in 2020, you can still visit the Outer Market, home to some of the city’s most renowned fish and seafood restaurants to sample local food.

Tsukiji Fish Market is located in the Tsukiji district of central Tokyo, near the shopping district of Ginza and the nightlife district of Shimbashi. The closest subway stations are Tsukiji Shijo Station (Oedo Line) and Tsukiji Station (Hibiya Line), both a quick five-minute walk from the market.

Yes, Tsukiji Fish Market is still open. However, Tsukiji’s Inner Market, with its wholesale fish market and famous tuna auction, has now relocated to Toyosu Fish Market. You can still browse the Outer Market with its many stalls and enjoy delicious fresh fish and seafood at the many restaurants.

Tsukiji Fish Market doesn’t have official opening hours, but on a typical day most shops and stalls open early—about 5am—and close by 2pm. The morning is the liveliest time to visit, with the biggest crowds typically arriving between 10am and 2pm, while a few tourist-orientated shops and restaurants stay open until 6pm.

The Outer Market sprawls over several blocks, but the busiest streets are Tsukiji Nishi-dōri and Tsukiji Naka-dōri, which are crammed with small shops, stalls, and restaurants. While exploring the market, you can buy everything from fresh fish, seafood, and ready-to-eat sashimi to traditional cooking utensils. Finally, don’t miss the Namiyoke-jinja Shrine near the market.

Yes, in fact, the entire Tsukiji Fish Market is renowned for its top-notch sushi restaurants, many of which are long-established local favorites. Popular spots for fresh sushi include the two Shutoku restaurants, Koromo Sushi, Sushi Dai, and Sushi Sei Honten, while trendy newcomer Ryoheisushi offers a pricier option.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Tsukiji Fish Market. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Tokyo:

• Mt. Fuji

• Tokyo Tower

• Senso-ji Temple

• Shibuya

• Lake Ashi

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