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    Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

    4.8(207 reviews)
    By Japan Guide AgencyProduct code 92136P75
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    Duration

    3 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Japanese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    4.8 rating from 207 reviews3 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Eat and shop like a Japanese local and immerse yourself in this food-themed trip inside both of Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji. Quite possibly the best places to get a sense of Japanese culinary culture! Meet up with your guide at your hotel or Toyosu Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the early morning tuna auction. With all this walking, you learn about the market’s history and why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients. After the tour, you can stay in the market to enjoy the rest of your breakfast or lunch at your leisure. Note*1: The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor. We ask that your be aware that Toyosu is a place of business. To keep fish sanitary for consumption, you cannot enter the main auction floor. The tuna auction length varies daily due.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo

    Other

    The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor.

    Other

    The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.

    Other

    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

    Not included

    Other

    Observation Deck Ticket. Lottery for tickets must be applied for a month in advance.

    Other

    Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food and drink, and Other personal expenses.

    Other

    Private Vehicle

    Other

    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

    Other

    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'Itinerary' list.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Main Entrance(South) of Toyosu Fish Market http://www.shijou.metro.tokyo.jp/toyosu/pdf/kenngaku/route-english.pdf

    End point

    Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market

    Pickup details

    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    30 minutes

    Meet your guide at selected pick up point. (Pick up point should be within Tokyo area)

    2

    Stop 2

    1 hourAdmission not included

    Toyosu Market (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) opened on October 11, 2018 on the man-made island of Toyosu in the Bay of Tokyo. It took over the wholesale business from the aging Tsukiji Market and provides tourists with an opportunity to observe the market action and to dine at restaurants across its large, modern premises. *Observation Deck Ticket not included.* Lottery for tickets must be applied for a month in advance online by the guest. Please speak with your guide about how to apply for these tickets.

    3

    Stop 3

    1 hour

    Tsukiji is the old fish market of Japan! It is full of delicious and unique foods. Locals and tourists alike come to enjoy the great selection here! Be sure to purchase something while you are here to support the local business! Tsukiji may not be available in December/start of January due to requests from the market to not have tours during the holidays. We thank you for your understanding in advance.

    4

    Stop 4

    30 minutes

    Tour ends at Toyosu or Tsukiji fish market or desired place within Tokyo area.

    Additional Info

    Pets Welcome

    Service animals allowed

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible

    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Transportation Wheelchair Accessible

    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Health Other

    This is an early morning (5:00 am) start tour for the Tuna auction

    Health Other

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

    Health Other

    If you apply for the lottery to view the tuna auction from the observation deck, please note that the maximum number of participants per group is five.

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    4.8

    207 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

    5 stars186
    4 stars10
    3 stars1
    2 stars2
    1 stars8

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