Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Let’s explore Tsukiji, the vibrant market for the locals and the professional chefs for more than 80 years of history, to learn about the local culinary culture and to taste the best foods!
Meet your knowledgeable local guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, where your guide will take you to popular local stores selling the best produce, beverages, kitchenware, and more.
Enjoy selected foods while visiting tsukiji fish market.
Please enjoy the unique atmosphere of the market which miraculously survived the World War Ⅱ, where you often be able to see the face-to-face conversations between the buyers and the sellers, which is difficult to find elsewhere in megacity Tokyo.
(Menu)
1. Japanese omelet
2. Fried fish cake
3. Seasonal Fruits
4. Highest grade ranking Wagyu beef skewers
5. Seafood bowl* or Sushi*
*Depend on departure time and seasons
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
[ Meetup ] @The main gate of Tsukiji Honganji-Temple *We will leave at start time sharp, so please make sure to be there on time!(We could not wait!) *It's front side of Tsukiji Honganji temple. Please don't go to back side. (Google maps leads you backside.)
Walking shoes are recommended.
Minimum drinking age is 20 years. So we offer another drink for under 20.
In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
No refunds will be given for cancellations or late arrivals on the day of the tour.
Infant meal is not included.
Unfortunately, we do not accommodate vegetarian, halal, gluten-free requests, or allergy-related requests.
Unfortunately, if you can't eat fish, you won't be able to join the tour
Services not listed (For example : hotel pickup/drop-off, Extra food and drinks, Other personal expenses, Transportation fee to meeting point) are not included in the tour.
If the restaurant is suddenly closed and cannot provide the meal, we will provide an alternative.
The fish market(Uogashi wholesaler market) is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and other closed market days.
On Wednesdays, Sundays, and other closed market days, Japanese omelette and Fish cake and Fruits cannot be served. Because shop is closed.
Depending on the day and time, we serve either sushi or seafood bowl.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
Meet your guide in front of the gate of Tsukiji Honganji Temple and start exploring the Tsukiji fish market on this 3-hour food-focused tour.
Tsukiji Jogai Market
Soak up the sights, sounds, and smells, and learn about Tsukiji's 80-year history as the biggest fish market in Japan. For local people, Tsukiji is a special place to buy the freshest, high-quality seafood and ingredients. This market is also special place for chefs and many chefs of Michelin-star restaurants come to Tsukiji in the morning to buy their ingredients. While wandering through the colorful market, check out its fresh produce, from tuna to octopus tentacles, and get ready to eat and drink as the locals do. Learn about Japanese culture while sampling various kinds of symbolic Japanese foods along the way, such as Wagyu beef skewers, Fish bowl or Sushi, Japanese-style omelettes, fried fish cakes, Dashi soup and Katsuobushi (dried bonito), Japanese tea etc...
What‘s Included
Some complementary samples.
Insights from Local professional guide
Foods Included (Wagyu beef skewers, Fish bowl or Sushi, Japanese omelette, Fish cake, Fruits etc..)
Options
Partial operation day(Sun)
Partial open market day(Sun): Partial Market Days: Wednesdays & Sundays. Note: Only select stores and stalls are open on these days.
Partial operation day(Wed)
Partial open market day(Wed): Partial Market Days: Wednesdays & Sundays. Note: Only select stores and stalls are open on these days.
Tsukiji Food Tour
Reviews
3,238 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour experience ever
liemv2026,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic tour. Sachi was super attentive, informative and welcoming to our group. Be ready to eat a lot of food and to learn a lot.
Fish Market is a must see
464katrinaa,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful experience!!! We enjoyed the mix of culture, religion and food. Wonderful food with great insights on where to stop to get the best bites in the market. We loved Mac our guide!
Mac is the Best!
Thewarndog,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the privlage to go on the food tour with Mac. He was extremely knowledgeable, and friendly. He gave us a lot of insight into the food and culture of Japan. He showed us some great spots in the market!!
Relaxed and interesting
ingridhV5683JU,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Relaxed Knowledgeable Interesting Good English
Informative & Engaging
mccharrison,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience on the Tsujiki Fish Market tour. It was incredibly informative, with so much interesting insight into the history of the market, the seafood industry, and the incredible skill involved in traditional Japanese fish preparation. Our guide, Mitch, was outstanding — knowledgeable and generous with his time and explanations. He made the experience both educational and enjoyable, answering questions thoughtfully and sharing fascinating details throughout the tour. The cuisine we sampled was absolutely lovely, and the live food preparation demonstration was a real highlight. Watching the precision and care that goes into preparing fresh seafood was impressive and gave us a deeper appreciation for the craft. The range of stalls was excellent, offering a wonderful variety of fresh seafood and local specialties. Overall, it was a well-run, memorable experience that we would highly recommend to anyone wanting an authentic and enriching market tour in Japan.
Not much food included given the cost of the tour!
J8952LAjamesj,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Our guide Shun was excellent. Very informative and kind. However I was disappointed at how little food was actually included for the price. We tried around 5 things maybe and had a small fish with rice bowl at the end. I arrived at the tour ready to eat and finished feeling the same way! The tour costs over $100. I would suggest just wondering around the market without a guide and using that money to try all the delicious food on offer!
Fish market.
Brent B,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience. Plan on being on your feet for a long time. The guide was very nice. If you want to see the tuna auctions, this is not that tour.
Fantastic tour of Tsukiji Fish Market
alecc821,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very informative and delicious food tour of the omelet significant fish market in Tokyo. Yusei was a very informative and friendly guide. In addition to the provided foods and performances, he also had many additional suggestions for foods and souvenirs. I liked that these suggestions were clearly tailored to our group’s interests.
Wonderful tour!
U6861OQemmah,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! Great way to get the history of the fish market and try things you wouldn't normally try.
Temple and fish market food tour
Resort37017291644,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful experience! Worth the price, excellent education, wonderful flavors! Masa is a superior guide.
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