Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

4.8(230)3 hFree cancellationBy Japan Guide Agency

About this activity

Eat and shop like a Japanese local and immerse yourself in this food-themed trip inside both of Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji. Quite possibly the best places to get a sense of Japanese culinary culture!

Meet up with your guide at your hotel or Toyosu Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the early morning tuna auction. With all this walking, you learn about the market’s history and why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients. After the tour, you can stay in the market to enjoy the rest of your breakfast or lunch at your leisure.

Note*1: The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor.

We ask that your be aware that Toyosu is a place of business. To keep fish sanitary for consumption, you cannot enter the main auction floor. The tuna auction length varies daily due.

What's included

✓Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
✓The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor.
✓The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
✓Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Not included

✕Observation Deck Ticket. Lottery for tickets must be applied for a month in advance.
✕Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food and drink, and Other personal expenses.
✕Private Vehicle
✕You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
✕Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'Itinerary' list.

Meeting and pickup

Main Entrance(South) of Toyosu Fish Market http://www.shijou.metro.tokyo.jp/toyosu/pdf/kenngaku/route-english.pdf

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an early morning (5:00 am) start tour for the Tuna auction
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
If you apply for the lottery to view the tuna auction from the observation deck, please note that the maximum number of participants per group is five.

Cancellation policy

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

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