Learn Sushi-grade fish with a licensed guide @Yokohama fishmarket

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover Japan's amazing fish and sushi culture on a special tour of Yokohama Fish Market! Browse colorful Sushi toppings and learn about fresh fish caught by Kanagawa's fishermen. Your guide, who has fished from northernmost to southernmost islands, such as Hokkaido to Kyushu, for over 50 years, knows how fish is caught and kept fresh, and how fish and seafood were preserved before widely spreading freezing technology. Enjoy quizzes and learn cooking tips from your guide. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious fish dish, especially a Sushi plate, if you had time (Food price is not included in this tour).

Become a Sushi master too and surprise your friends at the Sushi restaurant! You learn not only fish name in Japanese, but also how to ask fish name in Japanese! Join me on an unforgettable adventure!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

We need to walk about fifteen minutes to the fish market and walk around that market.

You are recommended to avoid high heels. The floor at the fish market is very slippery.

Do not recommend people who do not want to see raw fish, eyes, and bones of fish.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Permission for the entrance to the whole sale market

We will walk around the fish restaurants, but food is excluded. You may want to taste Sushi at in-market restaurant, however you cover all the expense. Approximate price for Sushi set menu is ¥2,200.

Bottled water

Soda/Pop

Gratuities

What To Expect

Join me for a fun adventure to explore Japanese fish for Sushi! Our tour starts at an authentic lively fish market. Enjoy a variety of fish caught that morning at over 20 local fishing grounds. As we stroll through, you learn fascinating facts about where the fish come from, how they're caught, and how they end up at the market. Plus, I'll quiz you along the way! You can taste FREE TUNA! & purchase fresh tuna fillets or blocks. Without your knowledgable guide, navigating the market's local Yokohama dialect can be tricky. The tour wraps up with a walk around the in-market restaurants and shops offering delicious fish dishes and sushi (food not included). This tour is perfect for: -Sushi lovers eager to learn more about ingredients -Anyone who loves fresh seafood Meet me at the NORTH gate of JR East Yokohama Station. We’ll return to Yokohama station around 9:00 ~ 9:30, but feel free to stay behind and enjoy a meal at one of the market’s restaurants. Did you know there are NO fisheries in the greater Tokyo area? Do you still prefer the less fresh fish at Tsukiji/Toyosu market in Tokyo? Just 25 minutes from Tokyo to Yokohama Station, enjoy an authentic Yokohama fish market tour.

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Learn Sushi-grade fish with a licensed guide @Yokohama fishmarket

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unforgettable memory at a fish market
Global44923104284,
Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Looking around a variety of fish and seafood at the lively market in the morning, we enjoyed learning about those names that the host atsushi-san told us. Today's experience will be an unforgettable memory for me.
Must visit Fish Market in Yokohama！
K8015ZHnaomis,
Apr 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed the tour! It was so much fun! With the guild’s knowledge, we could learn things that you don’t know, and we were able to experience stuff you cannot get anywhere else. We highly recommend this tour!
Must experience this tour if you are a Sushi lover
S813NW,
Apr 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was really impressed by this tour. Atsushi is very knowledgeable about not only Sushi ingredients, but also fishing itself, fishing industry in Japan, and the history of fresh and dried maritime products. He actually sails and goes ocean fishing, then he cooks fish for himself, finally serves fish dish to his family and friends, so he knows what he is talking about. We walked around the Yokohama fish market and he showed me several types of seafood. We talked about fishing, Sushi preparation, and Japan culture and some Japan's history. His English is excellent since he lived in Canada for two years and he did quite a bit of overseas travel. At the end of the tour, we visited a typical Sushi Bar where I ate lots of sushi. Excellent experience! Some foreigners can visit this market, however you will never learn the truth of Japanese fish and Sushi story in English. I recommend this fantastic tour if you come to Tokyo or Yokohama region!
Why don't we go see a market known only to the locals?
Yukie M,
Apr 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had a great experience to see rare Japanese fish, shellfish, vegetables, and most importantly, a tuna dismantling show with excellent explanations by our guide. This market is not explained in foreign languages, so an experienced guide is a must if you want to enjoy it more. The restaurant next to the market with fresh fish is also highly recommended. If you plan to do some shopping, it would be a good idea to bring some cash. The market opens every Saturday. This is a great option for tourists looking for a Saturday breakfast and a valuable experience.