Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings
Tsukiji is a giant, exciting maze that can be overwhelming to explore on your own. Our signature tour changes this busy market into an easy, fun adventure! Guiding food lovers here since 2015, our friendly local guide helps you skip the stress of the crowds and takes you straight to the best hidden spots that regular tourists always miss. Meet your guide at the iconic Tsukiji Honganji Temple. Instead of wandering aimlessly through endless stalls, your guide takes you directly to top shops selling high-quality produce and kitchenware. As you walk, your guide shares stories of how this area survived World War II and translates lively local chat. No guessing needed! Your guide has handpicked 5 of the absolute best flavors Tsukiji has to offer: 1. Tamagoyaki (Sweet Japanese omelet) 2. Satsuma-age (Freshly fried fish cake) 3. Seasonal Fruits (Premium local fruits) 4. Wagyu Skewers (Highest-grade beef) 5. Seafood Bowl or Sushi (The freshest catch) *Depend on departure time and seasons
Free cancellation

What's included

  • 5 Food tastings (Wagyu beef skewers, Fish bowl or Sushi, Japanese omelette, Fish cake, Fruits etc..)
  • SNACKS
  • Insights from Local professional guide

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide in front of the gate of Tsukiji Honganji Temple and start exploring the Tsukiji fish market on this 3-hour food-focused tour.
  2. Soak up the sights, sounds, and smells, and learn about Tsukiji's 80-year history as the biggest fish market in Japan. For local people, Tsukiji is a special place to buy the freshest, high-quality seafood and ingredients. This market is also special place for chefs and many chefs of Michelin-star restaurants come to Tsukiji in the morning to buy their ingredients. While wandering through the colorful market, check out its fresh produce, from tuna to octopus tentacles, and get ready to eat and drink as the locals do. Learn about Japanese culture while sampling various kinds of symbolic Japanese foods along the way, such as Wagyu beef skewers, Fish bowl or Sushi, Japanese-style omelettes, fried fish cakes, Dashi soup and Katsuobushi (dried bonito), Japanese tea etc... (1h 30min)
  3. We will do food tour. (30 min)
  4. If you need kitchen tool, we stop by in the tour.
  5. We also pass by mini wholesale market to see hundreds kinds of freshest fishes!! *Closed on Wednesdays, Sundays and holidays. (30 min)
  6. We wrap up our tour with a delightful serving of delicious fish bowl or Sushi ! (30 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
[ Meetup ] @The main gate of Tsukiji Honganji-Temple *We will leave at start time sharp, so please make sure to be there on time! *It's front side of Tsukiji Honganji temple. Please don't go to back side. (Google maps leads you backside.)
End point
[ Meetup ] @The main gate of Tsukiji Honganji-Temple *We will leave at start time sharp, so please make sure to be there on time! *It's front side of Tsukiji Honganji temple. Please don't go to back side. (Google maps leads you backside.)

Practical information

Operated by
Japan Wonder Travel
Max group size
20 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • [ Meetup ] @The main gate of Tsukiji Honganji-Temple *We will leave at start time sharp, so please make sure to be there on time!(We could not wait!) *It's front side of Tsukiji Honganji temple. Please don't go to back side. (Google maps leads you backside.)
  • Walking shoes are recommended.
  • Minimum drinking age is 20 years. So we offer another drink for under 20.
  • In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
  • No refunds will be given for cancellations or late arrivals on the day of the tour.
  • Infant meal is not included.
  • Unfortunately, we do not accommodate vegetarian, halal, gluten-free requests, or allergy-related requests.
  • Unfortunately, if you can't eat fish, you won't be able to join the tour
  • Services not listed (For example : hotel pickup/drop-off, Extra food and drinks, Other personal expenses, Transportation fee to meeting point) are not included in the tour.
  • If the restaurant is suddenly closed and cannot provide the meal, we will provide an alternative.
  • The fish market(Uogashi wholesaler market) is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and other closed market days.
  • On Wednesdays, Sundays, and other closed market days, Japanese omelette and Fish cake and Fruits cannot be served. Because shop is closed.
  • Depending on the day and time, we serve either sushi or seafood bowl.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.