Tsukiji Market morning tour for food lovers
This is an invitation to a tasty and lively food experience at the No. 1 market, Tsukiji. The place is a treasure trove of delicious seafood, so let's sample some of the ’catch of the day’, sold fresh or skewered and grilled at the store front!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your central Tokyo hotel or at any station convenient for you in central Tokyo
Your central Tokyo hotel or station in central Tokyo
Pick up / meet up
Tsukiji Market
Tsukiji market stands at the pinnacle of seafood supply for the Tokyoites, with the supreme quality and diversity of goods sold. It has a reason: Tsukiji was the world's No.1 fish and vegetables market until 2018, when its wholesale section was moved to Toyosu. The retail section and a part of the wholesalers remained in Tsukiji, and the place is bustling with ordinary customers and professionals as before. Ideal place to have sushi or sashimi!
Namiyoke Shrine, Tsukiji
We cannot end this tour without a visit to Namiyoke Shrine, which has been the guardian shrine of Tsukiji for more than 350 years ever since the land around this place was reclaimed from Tokyo Bay. The strong ties between the shrine and the market are well reflected in the peculiar monuments that are found in the shrine precincts.
Either ①stay on in Tsukiji, or ②visit Ginza, or Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
After the visit to Namiyoke Shrine, you have several options:
①stay a little longer in Tsukiji for shopping/lunch. I will show you some good shops/restaurants. (Please note that lunch is NOT included in the itinerary, so once you are happily settled, that will be the end of the tour.)
②head to a nearby tourist spot, such as Ginza or Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. Ginza is Tokyo's most expensive and elegant shopping district just two stations away from Tsukiji. If you would like to find a very special souvenir, this might be the place to look for. Instead of Ginza, we can visit Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, a Buddhist temple located just across from the Tsukiji market. The architectural style of the Main Hall is very unique, having an ancient Indian style exterior and a traditional Japanese style interior, with a touch of Western influence.
Tsukiji or Ginza
End of the tour
Ending Point
At the place of last visit or at a pre-arranged place
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
hotel pick-up within central Tokyo area
transportation fee of you and guide: about ¥1,000 / person
food and drink cost
*Please note that in case of extension of the tour, the following will be added:
extra hour cost: ¥6600 per hour / group
Tour Important Information
・Tsukiji Market is closed on Sundays, most Wednesdays and on National Holidays. This TOUR WILL NOT BE HELD ON MARKET HOLIDAYS. Please contact the guide for holiday information.
・Many shops in Tsukiji do not accept credit cards, so please bring cash.
・Please note that lunch is NOT included in the itinerary.
・Please inform the guide in advance of any FOOD RESTRICTIONS.
Important message from the supplier
・I am basically available from Thursday through Sunday. As for Monday through Wednesday, please contact me for availability.
・Some of the experiences/visits require prior reservation. Please send a direct message to me before booking a tour.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Keiko O.
Hello! I’m Keiko.
The memories of travels are somehow linked with foods: I absolutely agree with this. How about you? Travel and food are the two things I love, and I would be delighted to share my passion with you!
Before becoming a government licensed guide, I worked for 40 years as a bank manager. Throughout my career, I was always in contact with overseas, communicating with many people from across the world. Also, I lived in London for 3 years and went to elementary school there. Having such a background, I naturally became very much interested in cross-cultural exchange. Whenever I travel abroad, I always try to experience local culture, because it gives me a chance to encounter many interesting things.
As a guide, I wish to not only introduce the beauties and wonders of Japan, but also to take you on a first-hand experience tour of our country, especially focusing on Japanese culinary culture. It will be nice if you can take home what you experienced here and enjoy cooking Japanese dishes in your county – a lasting souvenir! My 40 years’ experience in traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine might be helpful here.
Come and explore Tokyo with me!
Reviews
Sally J.
“Tokyo Food Tour (Tsukiji, Tsukishima)”
We loved our 6 hour custom food tour with Keiko-san! We started at the Tsukiji Fish Market and tried so many different and absolutely delicious foods that we would have walked past without a guide. Keiko-san treated us to interesting stories about Japan and Tokyo’s history. Keiko-san also helped us learn about and navigate the train system which was so helpful. The lunch spot that Keiko-arranged was amazing! We also wanted to buy a kitchen knife and Keiko-san was wonderful at directing us to the store and translating during the purchase. Her English was excellent, the pace was easy and we loved every minute. Keiko-san is a wonderful guide and I would highly recommend her tours!
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Keiko O.
Sally-san and Jason-san, thank you very much for your wonderful comments! As a foodie myself, there is nothing I enjoy more than showing around guests who also love food. How did you find your experience with Japanese foods? I hope you will try making some of these dishes yourself once you are back home - using the brand-new knife!
Rob W.
“Absolutely wonderful first day in Tokyo”
Keiko-San was so wonderful and really made us feel comfortable in Tokyo. She knows so much about the city and taught us a great deal about how to navigate the city and about its rich history. I cannot recommend Keiko-san enough and anyone would be lucky to have her as your guide!
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Keiko O.
Rob-san, Sam-san, thank you very much for your lovely review! I am so happy to hear that you felt comfortable, because I feel that it is the first step to get to know and understand a different culture. I hope that I was instrumental in making your visit to Japan a memorable one, and that you will become a fan of Japan.
Emanuela M.
“More than a tour! A wonderful introduction to Tokyo with Keiko”
We had a wonderful experience with Keiko-san, our guide in Tokyo. Even before our trip, we had a lovely exchange with her! She was incredibly helpful and gave us so many useful tips and suggestions for organizing our stay in Japan, going far beyond what we could have expected from a guide for a four-hour tour. On the day of the tour, she kindly met us right outside our hotel and took us around the Ueno area (with lotus flowers in full blooming) before continuing to Yanaka. We then had lunch together at a lovely place near the station, where Keiko-san also introduced us to some aspects of traditional Japanese cuisine, customs and etiquette. These little insights made the whole experience much more personal and enriching. At the end of the tour, she accompanied us all the way to Akihabara, where we continued exploring Tokyo on our own. Keiko-san was extremely kind, she really went above and beyond to make our experience in Tokyo special. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!
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Keiko O.
Emanuela-san and Simone-san, thank you very much for your wonderful comments! It was indeed a great pleasure and honour for me to be able to assist you in making your honeymoon a truly memorable occasion. We were lucky to see the lotus flowers still in full bloom (they were a little late this year), and during the walk through Ueno and Yanaka area we were blessed with a cool temperature. I was really impressed by how much you have prepared for your visit, not only checking about the tourist spots but also for reading about our culture and history, that you already had a considerable knowledge about us. I hope you are enjoying your stay in Japan, and someday come back again for more, just like me visiting Italy many times!
$125/ per group
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