Private Tour
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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 Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the early morning tuna auction. With all this walking, you learn 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.
Note*1: The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor.
We ask that your be aware that Toyosu is a place of business. To keep fish sanitary for consumption, you cannot enter the main auction floor. The tuna auction length varies daily due.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an early morning (5:00 am) start tour for the Tuna auction
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
If you apply for the lottery to view the tuna auction from the observation deck, please note that the maximum number of participants per group is five.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor.
The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
The admission from observation deck (You need to apply for a raffle from their HP)
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food and drink, and Other personal expenses.
Private Vehicle
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Select a pickup point
Tokyo
Meet your guide at selected pick up point. (Pick up point should be within Tokyo area)
Toyosu Market
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, and tourists can enter them along dedicated routes and view the action from observation windows that look onto the auction and wholesale halls for tuna, other seafood and produce.
Pickup included
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ana L,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
Goreilo was great! He explained the tuna action process perfectly! His English was great. We really enjoyed spending the morning with him and would highly recommend his tour!
Robert D,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
A great guide and interesting tour. Especially enjoyed the walking tour of the fish market. Early start but worth it
Jaron W,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
Isao is a great guide, really enjoyed meeting him and seeing a bit of Toyosu and Tsukiji. He also knows some great spots to eat.
Ken B,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
Our guide, Yoshii, was terrific about reaching out before the tour, he was organized, informative and well educated as he presented the history of Japan on the taxi ride to the fish auction. At the auction he gave great explanations of the process and took pictures for us. Yoshii also was very friendly and asked and answered a lot of our questions.
Desiree V,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
Get up early but then you have something! Our excellent guide Mami arrived at our hotel well in time and together we caught a taxi to the fish auction. At 5.30 the bidding started, really fantastic to see. There is an observation deck that overlooks the large auction floor where you can see hundreds of tuna. Furthermore, our guide also shows us other parts of the auction such as smaller fish, shellfish and vegetables. Finally we took a taxi to the old auction site where there is now a market with all nice shops and restaurants. The guide knew a lot to tell, adapted her tour to our wishes and spoke good English. Highly recommended!
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