Tsukiji Market Walking Tour: Discover Tokyo's Culinary Street Food Heart
up to 5 people
Included
✔ Bilingual Tour Guide
Highlights
- Enjoy several different types of fresh seafood and local Japanese delicacies
- Explore Tsukiji Outer Market with a friendly, knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Discover where the local foodies go to eat
- Learn about the foundation of Japanese food culture at the "Kitchen of Tokyo”
Itinerary
9:00 AM – Meet and Greet
Start your day by meeting your friendly, English-speaking guide at a designated spot near the Tsukiji Fish Market. Get a brief overview of the market’s history and significance in Tokyo’s food culture.
9:15 AM – Explore the Tsukiji Outer Market
Begin your exploration by walking through the bustling outer market, where you’ll see over 400 stalls offering fresh seafood, vegetables, and unique Japanese ingredients. Your guide will point out some of the most interesting stalls and explain the significance of the products sold.
9:45 AM – Sample Local Delicacies
Enjoy the first round of tastings as you sample a variety of street foods and traditional Japanese snacks, such as tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet), grilled seafood skewers, and fresh sashimi. Discover the flavors that have made Tsukiji famous!
10:15 AM – Visit a Traditional Knife Shop
Stop by one of Tsukiji’s famous knife shops to witness the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese knives. You’ll get a chance to see how these knives are used in preparing the seafood sold at the market.
10:35 AM – Discover the Wholesale Area
Head into the small wholesale section, where you’ll observe market vendors in action. You’ll see an impressive selection of seafood, and your guide will explain the significance of some of the rare items on display.
11:00 AM – Sushi or Seafood Donburi (Fish Bowl) Experience
Conclude your market adventure with a delicious meal of fresh sushi or a seafood donburi (rice bowl topped with sashimi). Relax and enjoy a hearty serving prepared with the freshest ingredients sourced directly from the market.
11:30 AM – End of Tour
After your meal, the tour wraps up. You can choose to stay and explore more of Tsukiji or follow your guide’s recommendations for nearby attractions and activities.
Important Notes
- Some traditional Tsukiji shops and the Uogashi wholesale market are closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, national holidays, and other market closure days. Please be aware of this in advance. However, restaurants remain open, ensuring a genuine food and drink experience.
- Tour Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
- Weather: The tour operates rain or shine; please dress appropriately.