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!
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
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
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
・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.
・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.
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!
Zvi L.
“The second excellent lovely and interesting day with Keiko”
We were today for the second day of private tour with Keiko. Today, as it was during the first day, we had a very interesting, pleasant and informative tour with Keiko. Her knowledge, pleasant and informative explanations made it for us a very nice day. We even received from Keiko very helpfull tips for our tomorrow independent tour day. For me it is clear: if you visit Tokyo without Keyko, you did not really visit Tokyo !! Keiko-san, on behslf of all of us, thank you.
Keiko O.
Zvi-san, once again I thank you very much for your very nice comments. I am really encouraged by the feedback of my tour, because it gives me the motivation and enthusiasm for the next task. Walking two days with such a lovely family was not only enjoyable but also very fruitful, as I did learn a lot about your culture, too. I hope someday I will have another opportunity of welcoming you back to Tokyo!
Zvi L.
“Excellent and interesting day”
We had a very pleasant and interesting day with Keoko. Her knowledge and presentation of Tokyo, its history, culture and art was something to remember many years. Keiko was sensitive to all our requests and we simply enjoyed it very much with her. We are going to meet with her tomorrow for the second guided day in Tokyo and we look forward with interest to meet with her.
Keiko O.
Zvi-san, thank you very much for your wonderful comments. It was indeed enjoyable to walk with such a lovely family, and I am honored to be given your kind words. I hope you will be blessed with a fine weather for your remaining days in Tokyo!
Alice Y.
“This was our first time in Japan. Keiko made it memorable!”
Keiko was on time and prepared to greet us. She guided us through the Tsujiki seafood market, Imperial Palace, Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history and explanation of the locations. It felt great to have a local take us around. Keiko organized the trip very well. It was a rainy day but we managed fine. My family of four used her for a second day. We went to Ueno Park, Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Skytree and Yanaka. Keiko set up a tea ceremony, per request, and it was delightful. The hosts were so welcoming and kind. Our experience with Keiko has been truly memorable. My kids miss her already!
Keiko O.
Alice-san, John-san, Zoe-san and Cady-san, it was indeed a pleasure for me to walk two days with your wonderful family! The first day was a battle with the rain, so I was so very much wishing for a nice weather for the second day - and the result, YOU BROUGHT US THE SUN! I tried to introduce both the old side and modern side of Tokyo as much as possible, and would be most delighted if you have become fans of Japan. Please come back again one day, I miss you, too! Keiko
$131/ per group