Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking Tour

Walk through one of the world's largest fish markets and taste what 400 vendors sell fresh each morning.

A two-hour walking tour of Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market and surrounding district, led by a local guide in English. The tour begins at Hongwanji Temple, then moves through the main Tsukiji Fish Market to explore its 80-year history, and finishes in Tsukiji Jogai Market, where roughly 400 street shops and vendors sell the freshest tuna and seafood. Entry to all three sites is included, as are photos taken during the walk and historical context about the district's customs and practices.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tsukiji Fish Market and Temple

• Visit Hongwanji Temple
• Learn about Tsukiji Fish Market history
• Explore Tsukiji Jogai Market shops

The experience

The tour starts at Hongwanji Temple, a site with more than 400 years of history standing just before the market itself. Your guide walks you through the temple's customs and practices, setting the context for the neighborhood you're about to enter. From there, you move into the Tsukiji Fish Market proper: the center of Japan's fish trade for eight decades and one of the largest in the world. The guide explains how the market operates, its role in Tokyo's food system, and the rhythms that have shaped it since its founding.

The second half takes you through Tsukiji Jogai Market, the outer market where roughly 400 independent shops and vendors line the streets. This is where the freshest tuna and seafood get sold to restaurants, wholesalers and locals who know the stalls. You walk past the displays, learn which vendors are known for what, and get a sense of how the market actually feeds the city. The guide points out the details (the way fish is cut, how prices move, what makes one stall different from another) that turn a walk through a market into an understanding of it.

The whole tour runs two hours and covers all entry fees to the temple, both market sections, and the guide's time. A local professional leads in English, and photos taken during the walk are included. Strollers and prams work for families with infants, and public transport stops are nearby if you need to get there or leave from a different part of the city.

What’s included

• Entry to Hongwanji Temple, Tsukiji Fish Market, and Tsukiji Jogai Market.
• a local professional guide speaking English.
• historical insights into the district's 80-year market history and customs.
• photos taken during the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00, 11:00 and 11:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Traveling Tokyo

Is this one for you?Most Tokyo market tours leave you navigating entry and finding your way between sites on your own. This one includes all three locations (temple, main market, and the 400-shop outer market) with a guide who explains what you're seeing as you walk, so the morning becomes a story instead of a list of stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Hongwanji Temple and why does the tour start there?

Hongwanji Temple is a site with more than 400 years of history located just before the Tsukiji Fish Market. The tour begins there to give you context about the neighborhood's customs and practices before you enter the market itself.

How big is Tsukiji Jogai Market and what will I see there?

Tsukiji Jogai Market has roughly 400 street shops and vendors selling the freshest tuna and seafood. You walk past the stalls with your guide, who explains which vendors are known for what and how the market supplies Tokyo's restaurants and homes.

How long has Tsukiji Fish Market been operating?

Tsukiji Fish Market has been the center of Japan's fish trade for 80 years and is one of the largest fish markets in the world. Your guide explains its history and role in Tokyo's food system during the tour.

Is food included, or do I buy from the vendors?

Food and drinks are optional. You can purchase them from the vendors in Tsukiji Jogai Market if you'd like to taste what they sell, but this is not included in the tour price and is your choice at checkout.