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Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour in Tokyo

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Activity provider: Traveling Tokyo
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2-hour tour in Tokyo, taking in On foot, Tsukiji Hongan-ji and Tsukiji Outer Market. Run by Traveling Tokyo, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Tsukiji Hongan-ji
  • Tsukiji Outer Market
  • Runs 2 hours
  • English-speaking guide
  • Guided walking tour of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the Tsukiji Outer Market
  • Visits to local food vendors recommended by your guide

Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $33.5 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-hour experience from Tokyo, built around Tsukiji Hongan-ji and Tsukiji Outer Market. It is run by Traveling Tokyo, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tokyo's wholesale fish market moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu in 2018, but the Tsukiji Outer Market, the lanes of shops and stalls around the old site, stayed and is where the food walks go: tamagoyaki on a stick, tuna cuts, uni, grilled scallops and knife shops, busiest from about 8:00 to 11:00 and closed on Sundays and some Wednesdays. The tuna auction itself is at Toyosu, watched from a viewing deck before 6:30 with an advance lottery. Sushi classes teach shari, the vinegared rice, and the hand pressure of nigiri; most run two to three hours and you eat what you make.

The price covers guide, Guided walking tour of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the, Visits to local food vendors recommended by your guide and Insights into Tsukiji's history, Japanese food culture. It does not cover Food and drinks, Personal expenses and Tips and gratuities, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Starbucks Coffee - Tsukiji Station. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Traveling Tokyo before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Starbucks Coffee - Tsukiji Station

On foot

(5 minutes)

Tsukiji Hongan-ji

Guided tour, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

Tsukiji Outer Market

Guided tour, Shopping (50 minutes)

Arrive back at

Starbucks Coffee - Tsukiji Station

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Starbucks Coffee - Tsukiji Station

On foot: (5 minutes)

Tsukiji Hongan-ji: Guided tour, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

Tsukiji Outer Market: Guided tour, Shopping (50 minutes)

Arrive back at: Starbucks Coffee - Tsukiji Station

Includes

  • English-speaking guide
  • Guided walking tour of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the Tsukiji Outer Market
  • Visits to local food vendors recommended by your guide
  • Insights into Tsukiji's history, Japanese food culture, and local traditions

Excludes

  • Food and drinks (available for purchase during the tour)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)

Important information

Meeting point

Starbucks Coffee - Tsukiji Station

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $33.5
$33.5
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

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based on 1894 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Gabi
September 16, 2026

Mami was fantastic and made the tour such a fun time

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Kathrin
September 14, 2026

Tom was an excellent guide with great knowledge. Thank you, Tom, for the enjoyable experience fish market, open market and tasting Kobe beef.

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Kaustuv
September 11, 2026

Yayoi-chan was very helpful. The tour was very informative and she definitely made it more fun and interactive. The highlight of the tour was surprisingly the beef. The tuna and oysters were very good as well as the dessert at the end. I'm usually not a big fan of eel but even that was pretty good. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the egg (Yayoi had warned us that it would be sweet). I have to mention that we were running late - Cardinal soon in Japan but Yayoi managed to find us after the temple tour so that we could continue to the market with the rest of the group. We appreciate yo

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Paula
September 14, 2026

Ryo was a great guide who took us to the best places where we bought and tried some food. He was friendly and had a good sense of humor which made the visit fun

5
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Rishindra
September 13, 2026

Excellent tour with Rie. She was knowledgeable and friendly. She took us to some extra stops as we had a bit more time. It was a great experience.

5
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Luke
September 12, 2026

Isobel was an amazing guide for us and I'm very happy with the route she picked out. We bought our own food along the way, and the cost of the experience was worth it for her knowledge. the market would have been very chaotic and I'm don't think I would have had the same experience without her.

5
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Marisol
September 9, 2026

Jim made a tour of the makrket lovely. we will be back.

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Jennifer
September 8, 2026

We had an amazing time with Tom, such a great tour and so many interesting facts about Japanese culture! Tom was amazing and the food spots he brought us to were really great

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Bernd
August 31, 2026

We had a great tour with Rie and enjoyed the recommended food! Would highly recommend!

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Elizabeth
August 31, 2026

It was really fun. Our guide was a history major and he had a lot to share. Bring money with you….the waygu stop was incredible (3,000 yen), but pricey. Great group of people. Lots of fun.

5
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Hailey
August 31, 2026

Great for the price! Would really recommend this tour :)

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Robert
September 9, 2026

Amazing tour, Jim was very knowledgeable with Japanese history and the lore of the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Starbucks Coffee - Tsukiji Station
The price does not cover food and drinks (available for purchase during the tour), personal expenses and tips and gratuities (optional). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
The listing gives the distance and the terrain; most walking tours are flat and paced for average fitness, and cycling tours use river paths and back streets with e-bikes available on request. Summer in the cities is hot and humid from July to September, so early starts and water matter more than fitness.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
English-speaking guide, Guided walking tour of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the Tsukiji Outer Market, Visits to local food vendors recommended by your guide, Insights into Tsukiji's history, Japanese food culture, and local traditions
The duration of the Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour is typically 2 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or late October to early December for autumn colour and the clearest skies. Contrary to most advice, October is Tokyo's wettest month (234.8 mm), not the June rainy season. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and budget ¥1,000–¥1,400 a day. Do not buy a JR Pass for a Tokyo-only trip — it costs ¥50,000 and excludes Tokyo Metro and Toei entirely. Note JR East raised Tokyo fares on 14 March 2026, so Metro is now cheaper than JR on several routes. See getting around Tokyo.
Shibuya Sky releases tickets only 14 days ahead at 00:00 JST — it cannot be booked months in advance. teamLab Borderless tickets drop at 12:00 JST on the 1st of each month. Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary lists every booking deadline.
Yes — a Japanese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not valid in Japan. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official JAF translation instead. Arrange it before you fly; see the Tokyo go-kart guide.
Yes — the highway bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h 45m for ¥2,200. But manage expectations: Fuji is visible on 84% of December mornings and only 23% of July mornings, and cloud builds through the day, so go early. Details in our Mount Fuji day trip guide.
Edomae sushi (the Tokyo Bay style, where curing began as a workaround for having no refrigeration), monjayaki — a runny griddle dish unique to Tokyo with 80+ specialists on Tsukishima's Monja Street — and soba. Also worth knowing: Tsukiji Outer Market never closed; only the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. See the Tokyo food guide.
The crossing itself takes about ninety seconds. What makes it worth an evening is one street back — Nonbei Yokocho, a lantern-lit alley of tiny bars a minute away that almost nobody who photographs the scramble walks into. Note street drinking is banned in the area 18:00–05:00 year-round, though the ordinance carries no fine. See the Shibuya Crossing guide.
Yes, some. Japan's cashless ratio reached 58% in 2025, so over 40% of payments are still cash — and card refusal is most likely at small independent izakaya, ramen ticket machines and market stalls. Tipping is not expected anywhere.
Starting from$33.5