Tokyo: Tsukiji Outer Market & Honganji Temple Walking Tour
ID: GYG1148468-1761235
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the flavors of Tsukiji Market on a guided walking tour. Enjoy a pay-as-you-go experience, choosing what you want to eat, and learn about the market's history.
Meet your guide at the Starbucks in Higashi-Ginza and take a short walk into the heart of "Japan's Kitchen." Enjoy a "pay-as-you-go" tour, giving you the freedom to choose exactly what you want to eat and control your budget. Your guide will help you navigate the maze of stalls, translating menus and recommending the freshest bites.
Visit trusted stalls to try the famous Tsukiji "Tamagoyaki" (sweet omelet) fresh off the grill. Next, explore the seafood zone to find giant fresh oysters, scallops, or sashimi. For those who prefer cooked food, your guide will point out the best Wagyu beef skewers, fish cakes, and Japanese tea desserts.
Along the way, learn the strict "No-Walk-and-Eat" etiquette and the market's history. The tour ends at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple with unique Indian-style architecture. It’s the perfect spot for photos and a quiet rest after the lively food walk.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Tsukiji Market with a local guide
- Enjoy a pay-as-you-go tour, choosing what you want to eat
- Try Tsukiji's famous tamagoyaki, fresh oysters, and Wagyu beef
- Learn about the market's history and the "No-Walk-and-Eat" rule
- End your tour at the Tsukiji Honganji Temple, a Buddhist temple
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meeting point at Starbucks in Higashi-Ginza
Some shops only accept cash
The guide will be holding a sign that says "Gappy"
INCLUDED
- Local guide
- Walking tour
- Visit to Tsukiji Outer Market
- Visit to Tsukiji Honganji Temple
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
