Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

5 (1,244 reviews) Tokyo 1 hour and 30 minutes Up to 30 English, Japanese

About this tour

Enjoy a food tour at the world’s largest fish markets with a special set provided by your guide. You’ll learn about artisan techniques, flavor-enhancing methods, and Japanese food culture.

Highlights

  • Special wasabi set by our guide - Further enhances the flavor
  • Fresh Tuna, Wagyu, and a variety of traditional street food
  • Craftsmanship of Tsukiji's artisans in Japanese cuisine
  • Traditional preservation techniques that enhance umami
  • Rich history of the fish market and its role in Japanese culinary culture

What's included

  • Insights into Japanese Cooking and Ingredients
  • Guided Tour of Tsukiji Fish Market

Not included

  • Meals

Quick facts

Start times
8:00 10:00 12:00
Difficulty Easy

Meeting point

Next to the stairs on the right side of the main hall at Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, Chuo City, Tokyo

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Guest Reviews

5.0 (1,244 reviews)
Emily Y
Wonderful tour with a fantastic guide

Kenny was a wonderful guide who showed me around Tsukiji Market with great care and enthusiasm. She was very kind, knowledgeable, and explained the history and culture of the market in an easy-to-understand way. I enjoyed a fantastic walking tour, tasting delicious local foods and fully experienc...

Emily Y
Christof F
Extraordinary culinary experience!

Extrordinary culinary experience with sea urchins and strawberry mochi. Kenny simply knows the right places to go. Absolutely to be recommended!

Christof F
Lawrence L
Incredible experience!

George was incredible - very conversational, knowledgeable and catered to us on the experience.

Lawrence L
Marc O
Amazing tour guide!

George was amazing! Very friendly!

Marc O
Inspire10468827489
Glad I booked the tour!

I was originally going to visit the market on my own but booked the tour at the last minute and I am so glad I did! George's recommendations were great and very helpful.

Inspire10468827489
Ethan G
Really great advice and tour

Yabai! tour guide, really great advice and tour.

Ethan G
BackPacker570180
Come hungry!

George was great. Come hungry.

BackPacker570180
Shawn M
Great tour with George!

I had a great tour with George as my guide. We hit all the great spots in the fish market. A wonderful experience.

Shawn M
Rafal1973PL
Pleasant culinary tour

A pleasant culinary tour of the former fish market. A place to discover new flavors and dishes. Kenny guided us, describing the history of the place, the dishes sold here, and the food culture. This is a leisurely walking tour suitable for everyone.

Rafal1973PL
REFAAT NOURI
Very good guide!

Kawa was a very good guide in the market! Enjoy the best addresses of restaurants with him. So many explanations about food and Japanese culinary art. Thank you very much.

REFAAT NOURI

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