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!
At your central Tokyo hotel or at any station convenient for you in central Tokyo
Pick up / meet up
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!
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.
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.
End of the tour
At the place of last visit or at a pre-arranged place
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: ¥4500 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.
Joyce L.
6-hour tour of old and new Tokyo (day 1: Tsukiji, Imperial Palace, Asakusa, etc)
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“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.
(28 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!
Earl L.
Full day tour of old and new Tokyo (day 1: Imperial Palace, Nihonbashi, Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka)
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“First time in Japan”
Keiko was a wonderful guide, thorough, patient, kind, polite, intelligent, and informative. We could not have asked for a better guide to show us around Tokyo for our first time. Thank you Keiko and be well.
Keiko O.
(28 reviews)Thank you very much for your kind words. The pleasure was mine, because I enjoyed immensely walking with your wonderful family. I hope you liked Japan and will come back once again in the not-too-distant future!
Johannes H.
Full day tour of exploring vivid side and traditional side of Tokyo (Tsukiji, Asakusa, Ueno and Yanaka)
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“An extraordinary Lady”
Keiko is a person of deep sensitivity for her guests. It´s so wonderful to follow her comments in her Oxford British ; she is really an insider tip! Arigato gozaimasu!
Keiko O.
(28 reviews)Johannes-san, Ulla-san, thank you very much for your lovely comments! I very much enjoyed walking with you for two days and showing you around my hometown, Tokyo. I hope that your passion in aikido may bring you back to Japan once again in the not-too-distant future!