Tsukiji Fish Market: Behind the Scenes & 10 Seafood Tastings
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the ultimate Tsukiji Fish Market adventure!
This is not just a standard walking tour; it is a deep dive into the hidden world of Japan's legendary seafood culture.
1. Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access: Start at a historic 60-year-old local restaurant. Watch the chefs' intricate morning preparation work and learn the fascinating distribution secrets of the market.
2. Premium Seafood & Tuna Tasting: Enjoy a world-class tasting experience you cannot easily find abroad. Compare 3 different cuts of premium tuna (Zuke, Chutoro, Otoro) and taste small portions of luxury Uni (sea urchin) and Ikura (salmon roe). You will even learn how to make your own Gunkan (battleship) sushi!
3. Bustling Street Food & Culture: Explore the vibrant market streets to taste tamagoyaki, eel skewers, or fresh sashimi. Discover Japanese knives, pottery, and tea along the way.
4. Cultural Connection: Visit a historic local shrine to learn how Japanese faith and gratitude shape their food values.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
Vegetarian and vegan options are not available
Please bring some cash to buy some street foods.
What To Expect
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
Iconic temple in Tsukiji area. Good for meeting place.
The Old Tsukiji Market
You will visit a long-established shop with over 60 years of history, where you can observe the preparation process and enjoy a seafood tasting.
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Tsukiji Fish Market: Behind the Scenes & 10 Seafood Tastings
What‘s Included
Tour photos
3+ kinds of food tastings in the market
Visit 60-year-old restaurant to watch their morning prep work
Small portion tastings of Ikura(Salmon roe) and Uni(Sea urchin)
Premium Tuna tasting (Tasting 5 different parts of Tuna)
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
881 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tsukiji Fish Market tour with Yuki
Isabel F,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Yuki at our Tsukiji Fish Market tour. During this time Yuki showed us places that were more hidden and filled with locals. He went out of his way to customize the tour to make sure we got to buy gifts we were hoping for and foods we wanted to try. Yuki was very friendly and introduced us to his friends and dog friends along the way! Overall we really enjoyed our tour and your guide!
Excellent Tour
B Travel 7,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with guide Molly who was very informative. Excellent behind the scenes look at the tuna preparation and plenty of tastings. Much more then just a food walk as well with some great cultural insights.. Also easy to find meeting point.. great experience
Yuki is a great tour guide, paid special attention to the questions and requests of our daughters
jmmjumarti,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Family friendly and well chosen places with ability to select places we found on the spot
Very easy
traceyrB6690BQ,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Great food tour
Jennifer B,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour by Ken. The sushi was excellent and we learned a lot. Loved hitting the locally owned places not frequented by other tourists!
Nice fish market tour.
Inspire58238532462,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well picked spots in the market to visit. Got a good overall view of the market. Thanks for the guide for nice tour.
A nice tour!
Terry P,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited a Temple and Shrine! Meg taught us how to pray at the shrine and I was able to place a prayer at the shrine! My daughter walked around to remove evil spirits. We made our own sushi and ate lots of street food! Meg took lots of photos!
Great experience
Angela C,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great preview of this very busy market!! We had an individual explanation of how they operate & a personal families business
Tsubasa was a lovely,...
Carol S,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tsubasa was a lovely, lovely tour guide. Knew a lot about the history and was easy to understand. The tour itself... thought the amount of food would be greater for the price paid...
A memorable morning and real highlight
DayTrip135159,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a highlight of our visit to Tokyo and we were very lucy to be in hands of Masa. Though we booked a group tour, because it was just us we had an essentially prviate tour and so could be somewhat adjusted to our preferences. The structure of the tour was perfect and we got to try a lot of different types of food. Masa was open to answering all of our questions and conveyed a real enthusiasm for his role as a guide. We'd definetly look him out for other tours the next time we visit!
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