Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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...

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Some complementary samples.

Local professional guide

Food (Wagyu beef skewers, Seafood bowl or Sushi, Japanese omelette, Fish cake, Fruits etc.. )

Options

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

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.

Reviews

4.89

3,184 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2980

115

Andy Set the Gold Standard for Tour Guides
joelsQ6580XC,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the best guided experiences we’ve had — Andy was phenomenal This tour was outstanding, and our guide Andy was the reason why. Right from the start, Andy took the time to get to know us — where we’re from, our background, and our previous exposure to Japanese culture and cuisine. That upfront effort showed throughout the tour. Her explanations of Tsukiji’s history, food culture, and culinary traditions were rich, engaging, and never felt scripted or rushed. Everything felt intentional and thoughtfully tailored to the group. What truly elevated the experience came at the end. During our final sushi dinner, Andy spent additional time answering our questions and sharing top-tier, personalized foodie recommendations for the rest of our trip. She didn’t just name places — she provided specific websites and review links, giving us the confidence to explore on our own. That level of care and follow-through is rare. Andy was warm, curious, and genuinely invested in her guests. This wasn’t just a food tour — it felt like being guided by a trusted local who wanted us to experience Japan well beyond the itinerary. If you’re lucky enough to get Andy as your guide, you’re in excellent hands. This tour was a highlight of our time in Tokyo.
Wonderful tour full of delicious bites!
N8936FJblakeb,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our morning market tour with Akiko. Akiko was an amazing guide, sharing context for all of our planned stops and bites as well as answering any questions we had on interesting things we were seeing along the way, and giving a short origami lesson at our brief snack break out of the cold! All in all a great value for the experience and well worth booking if you're visiting Tokyo.
Fish marker tour with Mieko
jadehX8189ZE,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mieko was very friendly and knowledgeable. Showed us a lot of good food and taught us a lot about the markets and Japan. Mieko is very kind and it was a great experience!
Come back to the US, Sean!
J7838AMjessh,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. As a group of Americans, Sean was the perfect guide for us due to his experience with our culture. He taught us much about the local culture in Tokyo and Japan, and he was also willing to discuss more challenging topics that most guides would avoid. Sean was very friendly and introduced us to many local businesses and community members that he appeared to have great rapport with.
Bring your appetite
ericbH9920RG,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Can’t say enough positive things about this tour and notably our guide, Kenji. He was super informative, attentive and funny. Great tour and so much covered in just a few hours. Come hungry!
Fish market tour with Harumi
owenf630,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Harumi was an excellent guide. She showed us how to pay our respects at multiple temples before taking us to the market. We were stuffed and love the Waygu and tuna. Highly recommend the sake tasting too!
Fun Fish Market Tasting Tour
niaj401,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a great time with Kenji on this tour! He was funny, kind and accommodating. We tried amazing highlights in the fish market and even started at a temple. Such a cool experience.
Tsukjii Food Tour
Marcia L,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kenji took us to many interesting places and we got to try a variety of unique foods. Our group was a lot of fun and Kenji helped us gel as a group. Funnest food tour I’ve taken! Highly recommend!
Excellent food tasting, shopping and people watching!
scottlT2636YI,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kenji was a wonderful host and created a great experience for our entire group! We tasted, sampled and saw the market and its wonders and Kenji provided us with history and stories throughout the tour. Thank you Kenji for a wonderful morning!!
Fantastic! Thanks for the trip, Kenji
kristi2903,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kenji was a fantastic guide! He answered all questions, spoke excellent English, and showed us everything we wanted to see on Tsukiji. Very lively and gentle, spreads good energy!