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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!
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
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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
Tokyo Tour Reviews
“A Morning at Tsukiji for Foodies”
My family, my friends, and I spent an amazing morning with Keiko-san at Tsukiji market. If it wasn’t for her we would not have tried all the foods and snacks that we did (and love!) She did all that she could to make sure all our needs and wants were met, while educating us on history of the market and the local area. She was kind enough to “drop us off” in Ginza at a unique coffee bar. If going to Tsukiji market for the first time, I’d highly recommend Keiko as your guide!
Keiko O.
(30 reviews)Thank you very much, Kelly-san, for your wonderful comments! It was indeed a pleasure to have two delightful families like you as my guest. I hope you would continue exploring local delicacies wherever you go, because Japan is indeed a treasure trove of all kinds of food. And I wish you good luck in trying Japanese cooking, with the dashi soup!
Richard K.
Extra hour for 'Tsukiji Market morning tour for food lovers'
Customized
“Really enjoyable tour with Keiko”
We visited the Buddhist temple, business district, Tsukiji market and the Imperial Gardens. Keiko was a very good guide - good English , really knowledgable and full of insights into the history and culture of everywhere we visited. Also a thumbs up for all the recommendations of which market stalls to eat from. The tour was also made really easy as Keiko met us at our hotel and guided us through the subway network and changes between the lines. I’d recommend Keiko
Keiko O.
(30 reviews)Richard-san, Helen-san, thank you very much for your wonderful comments! I hope I could introduce at least some of the features of Japan, including an introduction to our rich food culture, and that you will be coming across a lot more as you cruise around and visit many other parts of Japan. Please continue enjoying our country - it's the best season now!
Joyce L.
6-hour tour of old and new Tokyo (day 1: Tsukiji, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, etc)
Customized
“Great touring with Keiko today”
Great experience with Keiko today. She was very professional and had a good of humor after we spent the day together.
Keiko O.
(30 reviews)Joyce-san, thank you very much for your nice comments. I greatly enjoyed walking and talking with you today and look forward to having another pleasant day together!
