Tsukiji: Tokyo’s Iconic Market Food & Heritage Walking Tour Tsukiji Outer Market (Walk)
ID: GYG1171582-1795784
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Tsukiji, one of the world’s most renowned fish markets, on this guided walking tour in Tokyo. Discover Japanese culinary traditions with insights from a knowledgeable local guide.
Set out on a journey through the Tsukiji Fish Market, home to one of the largest and most iconic seafood markets in the world. Guided by a local expert, dive into the culture and history of this legendary market, which has played a central role in Tokyo’s food scene for more than 80 years.
Start your experience by walking through Tsukiji Honganji, an impressive temple celebrated for its detailed carvings and peaceful interior.
Then, head to the lively outer market, where colorful stalls are filled with fresh seafood, vegetables, and traditional ingredients. Along the way, your guide will share the market’s background and its importance in Japanese cuisine.
Learn about the diverse range of ingredients that form the foundation of Japanese cooking. From unique seafood to specialty seasonings, your guide will highlight their characteristics and culinary uses, offering deeper insight into Japan’s food culture.
Highlights
- Enjoy tasting local street foods that reflect Tsukiji’s rich culinary heritage
- Learn about the market’s history and its influence on Japanese cuisine
- Gain valuable insights into Japanese cuisine from your knowledgeable guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Make sure to bring enough cash for foods and beverages you want inside the fish market
Meet your guide in front of Turret Coffee Tsukiji shop (Tsukiji Station Exit 2).
INCLUDED
- Guided Walking Tour with Recommendations in Tsukiji Fish Market
- Photos taken during the tour
- Entry to Tsukiji Outer Market and Honganji Temple + Namiyoke Inari Shrine
- Entry fees are free)
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.
