Private Tour
Tuna auction at Toyosu Market with qualified guide and early morning tour of Tsukiji Outer Market
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is an early morning private tour of Toyosu and Tsukiji Outdoor markets led by an experienced, nationally accredited tour Guide.
On this tour, you will meet at Yurikamome Line Shijo-mae Station, observe the auction of tuna at Toyosu Market, and then take public transportation to Tsukiji to explore the over-the-counter market.
Enjoy two fish markets, one old and one new, from early morning.
It is recommended to take a taxi from the hotel.
Public transportation is also available in the hotel.
Let's enjoy the morning fish market together!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guide fee
Transportation (for participants) ¥210 (for bus) or ¥370 (for train) per person
What To Expect
Toyosu Market
Watch the tuna auction from the visitor aisle on the second floor of the Fisheries Wholesale Building. You can also visit the Fisheries Wholesale Wholesale Building and the Fruit and Vegetables Building if you wish.
Tsukiji Jogai Market
Stroll through Tsukiji's off-market. Here you can enjoy a variety of tastings for free and buy first-class ingredients and cooking utensils from all over Japan. There are also many popular sushi restaurants that you can taste after the tour. Come and enjoy one of Tokyo's most popular spots!
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Early Morning Tour with Toyosu Market Tuna Auction and Qualified Guide to Tsukiji Outer Market
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth the early start—fascinating auction, great guide
Kellie B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tuna auction alone made the early morning worth it. Our guide, Nobu, was knowledgeable and kept the tour focused since it’s shorter. Tsukiji Outer Market can feel overwhelming, but going early helped—less crowded and easier to enjoy. Easy recommend.
Worth the early start—fascinating auction, great guide
Kellie B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tuna auction alone made the early morning worth it. Our guide, Nobu, was knowledgeable and kept the tour focused since it’s shorter. Tsukiji Outer Market can feel overwhelming, but going early helped—less crowded and easier to enjoy. Easy recommend.
Fish market with Nobu
Daydream27762505664,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nobu provided a great tour with a lot of information on the market and the way it works. It was a very nice experience ! Would recommend
The Modern Tuna Auction - still worth the experience
Nathan N,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very different than the original version. We hadn't been there in 15 years. What replaced a pretty unique experience being part of the up front witness of the tuna auction and then walking outside to indulge in fresh tuna and assorted seafood is now an impressive modern structure that keeps you at some distance from the action. Still a remarkable thing to witness in person.
Nobu is the best!
Alex M,
Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience seeing the tuna auction and fish markets. Nobu was an amazing host and we are so grateful for him.
Interesting and informative tour
Cynthia C,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Nobu was excellent. He’s very knowledgeable and explained a lot about the auction and the market area. So glad we got the experience!! He recommended a great sushi bar for breakfast that we also really enjoyed. I highly recommend this tour!!
A wonderful tour and guide to the tuna auction, and more.
Mark F,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nobu-san: what a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. He met us promptly at 5:15 AM at the tuna auction market. He was very informative and answered our questions in very good English. After the auction, he took us to the Outer Market where we had lunch at a small, authentic sushi restaurant. He gave us an overview of Japanese history, Shinto, and the introduction of Buddhism to Japan and how it interacted with Shinto. Based on our expressed interests, he then gave us some excellent suggestions on where we could go on our own. He gave us our first lesson on the subway system and wrote down exactly which train and how many stops we should take in order to get there and back to our hotel. We found him amiable, accommodating, well-versed, and well-rounded. We highly recommend this excellent guide.
Well worth the early time
Paula C,
Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Nobu was excellent for the fish market! He meet us at our hotel and guided us through the busy Tuna Auction. The upper level viewing platform provided us excellent view.
Tuna Auction with Nobu
Victor E,
Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00No u the guide, made the visit unique by his knowledge and incoropraung historical context. Ask for Nobu!
Amazing experience
Kathryn P,
Mar 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience. Definitely a once in a lifetime look at a different side of Tokyo. Nobu , our guide was fabulous. So knowledgeable in all aspects of the market. If you want something a little different, one which not many people do, go for it !
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