Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide Discount Tickets

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Overview

Eat and shop like a Japanese local and immerse yourself in this food-themed trip inside both of Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji. Quite possibly the best places to get a sense of Japanese culinary culture! Meet up with your guide at your hotel or Toyosu Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the early morning tuna auction. With all this walking, you learn about the market’s history and why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients. After the tour, you can stay in the market to enjoy the rest of your breakfast or lunch at your leisure. Note*1: The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor. We ask that your be aware that Toyosu is a place of business. To keep fish sanitary for consumption, you cannot enter the main auction floor. The tuna auction length varies daily due.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Main Entrance(South) of Toyosu Fish Market http://www.shijou.metro.tokyo.jp/toyosu/pdf/kenngaku/route-english.pdf

End Point

End point

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market

Pickup Information

This special tour will be conducted with a public transportation and cruising taxi as stated in the tour information, NOT including private vehicle. Your guide will be at the meeting point on foot. If you need a private vehicle, please feel free to ask us and we will estimate an additional cost for you.

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tokyo
Meet your guide at selected pick up point. (Pick up point should be within Tokyo area)
Duration: 30 mins
2. Toyosu Market
Toyosu Market (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) opened on October 11, 2018 on the man-made island of Toyosu in the Bay of Tokyo. It took over the wholesale business from the aging Tsukiji Market and provides tourists with an opportunity to observe the market action and to dine at restaurants across its large, modern premises. *Observation Deck Ticket not included.* Lottery for tickets must be applied for a month in advance online by the guest. Please speak with your guide about how to apply for these tickets.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Tsukiji Fish Market
Tsukiji is the old fish market of Japan! It is full of delicious and unique foods. Locals and tourists alike come to enjoy the great selection here! Be sure to purchase something while you are here to support the local business! Tsukiji may not be available in December/start of January due to requests from the market to not have tours during the holidays. We thank you for your understanding in advance.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Tokyo
Tour ends at Toyosu or Tsukiji fish market or desired place within Tokyo area.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo

The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor.

The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Exclusion

Observation Deck Ticket. Lottery for tickets must be applied for a month in advance.

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food and drink, and Other personal expenses.

Private Vehicle

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is an early morning (5:00 am) start tour for the Tuna auction

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

If you apply for the lottery to view the tuna auction from the observation deck, please note that the maximum number of participants per group is five.

Supplied by Japan Guide Agency

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