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    Tsukiji & Toyosu Market Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide

    4.8(165 reviews)
    By Japan Guide AgencyProduct code 92136P79
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    Duration

    4 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 165 reviews4 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 to view the fish selling and processing from the observation deck. Afterwards, head toTsukiji Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the local kitchen. As you navigate your way through this labyrinth of all things seafood, learn from your guide 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. This is not the tour with the early morning tuna auction. Please see Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo

    Other

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

    Other

    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

    Not included

    Other

    For Tuna Auction tour: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide

    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

    Standard4 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    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. The huge wholesale market consists of three main buildings: two buildings for seafood and one for fruits and vegetables. All buildings are connected with each other and Shijo-mae Station via walkways This tour does not include tuna auction viewing. If you are interested to see the Tuna auction, please book Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour which can be booked at 5AM.

    2

    Stop 2

    2 hours

    Meet up with your guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, 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 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 puffer fish floating in tanks. You can also visit the temple and shrine in Tsukiji and learn about the history of this land that was reclaimed from the sea to become a bustling market!

    3

    Stop 3

    15 minutes

    The history of Tsukiji is rich and you can lean about some of this history when you visit Namiyoke Shrine! This Shinto Shrine is meant to keep away the waves from this land reclaimed from the sea!

    4

    Stop 4

    30 minutes

    Buddhism has a long history in Japan and there are many temples all across the country. The Honwanji Temple is known for its unique construction and is a great opportunity to learn about Japanese Buddhism on your trip!

    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 not the tour for the tuna auction. Please see Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide.

    Health Other

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

    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

    165 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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