Tsukiji Fish Market Street Food & Culture Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Overview
Explore one of the world’s largest fish markets with a local guide in Tokyo. Enjoy an exclusive fish-cutting show, and uncover the secrets of Japanese food culture, flavor, and artisan techniques!
Highlights
- Exclusive Fish-Cutting Show by Skilled Artisans (see description for details)
- Build Your Own Original Seafood Bowl
- Special wasabi set by our guide - Further enhances the flavor
- Traditional craftsmanship of Tsukiji’s artisans in Japanese cuisine
- Rich history of the fish market and its role in Japanese culinary culture
Key Information
Important Information
- On Wednesdays, Sundays, and national holidays, about half the Outer Market shops are closed. The tour still runs, but the experience may differ from regular days.
- The cutting show is not held on shop holidays (mainly Wednesdays and Sundays). In this case, guests will be served a sushi set or seafood bowl instead.
Description
Dive deep into the culture and history of the market that has supported Tokyo’s cuisine for over 80 years. With insights from a local guide and an exclusive live cutting show by a professional chef, this tour offers an unforgettable taste of Japanese food traditions.
Begin your journey at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, a striking structure known for its grand architecture and peaceful interior. It’s the perfect cultural introduction to the Tsukiji area.
Then, explore the lively Tsukiji Outer Market, where your guide will lead you through a maze of shops and stalls selling fresh seafood, seasonal produce, and traditional Japanese ingredients. From rare seafood to custom spice blends, you’ll discover the building blocks of Japanese cuisine — and the stories behind them.
The highlight of the tour is an exclusive fish-cutting show, where a skilled chef expertly fillets a whole fish using traditional techniques. After the performance, enjoy a seafood bowl prepared with the freshly cut fish, while learning about the craftsmanship and culinary wisdom that define Japan’s food culture.
About the Fish-Cutting Show
- The 11:00 tour includes a live cutting show and a seafood bowl featuring freshly prepared fish.
- Guests on the 8:30 tour are welcome to stay and attend the 12:00 cutting show, though a wait will be required after the tour.
- Instead, 8:30 tours include a premium seafood bowl or sushi set crafted with carefully selected ingredients from the market.
