Tsukiji Market - Tokyo's Kitchen Tour for food lovers
**This tour is designed to offer for A SMALL GROUP tour as shown in the description.
Tsukiji Outer Market is a world-renowned maketplace. You may feel overwhelmed with its nearly 400 shops.
Your guide, Lily - a foodie- who visits Tsukiji more than 50 times a year will not only help you experience the fresh and quality food but also deepen your understanding of traditional Japanese food culture, so you can enjoy "washoku" even more during your time in Japan.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo(inside 23 wards)
- I will pick you up at your hotel. Before leaving the hotel, we will briefly review our itinerary and transportaion pass. *If we could meet at the Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, we will be able to save more time in the market.
Visit Tsukiji Fish market
A historic and vibrant seafood market, where you can experience a wide variety of authentic Japanese food materials. Even a wholesale market for seafood and vegetables was relocated to Toyosu market, professional chef still come to find a high-quality ingredients from the old market.
I will share the depth of Japanese cuisine while enjoying interacting with local store owners I am familiar with.
Visit Ginza/ Kabuki theather(Outside)/ Stay in Tsukiji
Depend on your preferences, we have several options until the end of the tour.
1) Ginza is Tokyo's premier, upscale shopping and dining district with classic atmosphere.
2) Kabuki theather, located just a few blocks from the market, is a famous and traditional venue for Kabuki, a classical Japanese dance-drama. It is the principal theater for perfomances in Tokyo and features stunning architecture with a traditional Japanese design.
Ending Point
Tsukiji or at the last visit.
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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 for you and guide.(About 1000JPY/person)
-food and drink cost(you and guide)
*PLEASE note that in case of EXTENSION of the tour, 7,000JPY/hour (for a group) will be added. Thank you.
Tour Important Information
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Tsukiji Outer Market is closed on mostly Wednesdays and Sundays, and on National Holidays.
PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BOOKING because this tour will not be held on Market Holidays.
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Important message from the supplier
* Some of the tours/ experiences require prior reservation. Please send a direct message to me before booking a tour.
* If you have any requests for the tour, please feel free to ask me in advance!!
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 Lily I.
Hi there! Thank you so much for hitting my page!
I'm Yuriko, but please call me Lily!
Welcome to Tokyo! Are you ready to discover the heartbeat of this incredible city?
I’ve been a licensed guide since 2007 and have been sharing the magic of Tokyo since 2024.
With over 180 private tours under my belt, I’ve learned that the best memories aren’t just found in guidebooks—they’re made through personal connections and hidden stories.
I love Japanese food(eating and cooking!), cultures such as traditional arts and crafts, and so much more! I love exploring towns small or big to look for hidden gems and can't wait to share them with you!
I was born and raised in Tokyo for over 40 years with a few childhood years in the US. I am a mom of two boys and have work experience in the Japanese Education industry as a teacher and a public relations professional.
I am proud to be able to introduce the charms of Japan from multiple perspectives based on my experience of interacting with people from many different nationalities.
I am happy to tailor an original plan or to arrange your bucket list advancing it to a better option.
I’m looking forward to guiding and sharing the excitement of Japan!!
Reviews
Horacio R.
“I had a wonderful tour of Tokyo’ highlights ”
I enjoyed of a wonderful tour under the professional and very kind guidance of Lily. Her knowledge of the city of Tokyo were noticeable on every step we took.
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Lily I.
Dear Horacio, Thank you for the lovely review! I had a great time sharing the stories of Tokyo with you. Your curiosity made the tour even more special for me. You truly made my day! I am more than happy if the tour made your travel filled with unforgettable memories. I hope to see you on another tour in the future! All the best, Lily
George B.
“SAN visits Tokyo”
Lily was everything we hoped for: intelligent, well-informed, on-time, courteous, extremely knowledgeable, a subway maestro, a shopping guru, and spoke excellent English. We would definitely recommend her and would use her again and again.
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Lily I.
Dear George and Kathleen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure guiding you both. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed navigating the Tokyo subways and our shopping mission together! Knowing you traveled all the way from SAN, I wanted to make sure your time in Tokyo was extra special. You were fantastic guests, and I would be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Wishing you many more great travels! Lily
Ron K.
“Amazing day with Lily in Tokyo ”
My day could not have been better. The itinerary gave me the opportunity to experience many sides of Tokyo without it feeling rushed. Lily was an amazing guide who was not only knowledgeable but also a great person to spend the day with. Highly recommend this tour and especially Lily.
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Lily I.
Dear Ron, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! It was truly a pleasure to meet you and help make your Tokyo journey seamless and accessible. I personally had a wonderful time exploring the different sides of Tokyo alongside you —your enthusiasm made the experience even more special!! I would be delighted to welcome you back should you ever return to Japan. Until then, I wish you many more wonderful adventures! Warm regards, Lily
$170/ per group
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