Tsukiji Market morning tour for food lovers
Joined 2022
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?
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
Joined 2022
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
Alisha N.
“Perfect food tour”
Keiko was an amazing guide that was very knowledgeable about traditional Japanese food. She took us all over the city and even to Yokohama for a ramen making experience that was perfect for the whole family. I highly recommend her!
Keiko O.
Alisha-san, thank you very much for your nice comments! Being a foodie myself, I love doing a tour for guests with special interest in food, so it was indeed a wonderful experience for me too. I wish you all a nice stay in Japan, with a lot more of delicious encounters!
Hans L.
“Keiko brought Tokyo’s spirit to life — unforgettable!”
This was my first trip to Japan, though I’ve long loved Japanese cuisine, literature, and film. I thought I knew Japan — but thanks to Keiko, I truly fell in love with it. Keiko is far more than a guide. With her unique background (“English is made in London, life is made in Japan”), she brings global understanding and deep cultural insight. Her warm, thoughtful presence made our day extraordinary. My husband, who once lived in Tokyo for six years, was amazed by how much Keiko showed us that he had never seen. From a carefully timed visit to observe sumo training, to a peaceful tea ceremony, every moment was authentic and immersive. At midday, Keiko led us through a local street market where we lunched on delicious tempura, yakitori, and oden. Surrounded by locals picking up bento boxes and chatting with friendly vendors, we felt immersed in the real Japanese daily life. One of the highlights was meeting an 83-year-old origami master at his traditional shop and museum. This was not a show, but a sincere and moving exchange. Thanks to Keiko, I didn’t just visit Tokyo — I understood it. I carry home not only memories, but deep love of the Japanese culture and people, as represented by Keiko.. Keiko is truly the best guide you could wish for in Tokyo — not one of the best, but the best.
Keiko O.
Hans-san, Sharon-san, thank you very much for your wonderful comments. Looking back at our conversations which started in February, I am now feeling that the three months I spent on preparing for the three days with you was indeed a great challenge for me. The task was to provide an immersive experience of Tokyo to a first timer, and at the same time entertaining an old hand of this city who lived here for six years half a century ago. So, I began by taking a time-slip back to the good old 60s and 70s, recalling what it was like in those days and trying to find the traces still remaining around us in our daily lives. In the process, I learned a lot of things that I never would have noticed without the cause you provided me, so I am truly thankful to you for giving me this opportunity. Moreover, I feel myself rewarded to hear that I could contribute to increasing Japan fans. Please come back to find more of Tokyo and Japan in the not-too-distant future! Keiko
Hans L.
“After two very interesting days with Keiko O.”
I've spent my entire life in tourism and know a little something about guides :-)... Keiko-San is a very good guide! Her English is excellent, she is friendly and polite and knows what guides need to know - plus she knows everything about Japanese food! We had a very good time, ejnoyed her company and booked her again in a few days from now. She gets a 5 out of 5! Hans and Sharon
Keiko O.
Hans-san, Sharon-san, thank you very much for your kind words! The pleasure was mine indeed because I, too, enjoyed talking with you, comparing our cultures and customs. I hope I can live up to your expectation the next time and wish you a nice stay in Japan.
$137/ per group
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