Complete Tuna Auction & Toyosu Market Tour with Fumi

About this experience

If you want to experience the famous tuna auction and Japanese cuisine, the Toyosu Fish Market should be at the top of your Tokyo list. But many travelers don't know how to secure a spot. This tour, led by Fumi a guide with over 10 years of experience and strong market connections, ensures your space and reveals insider secrets. Hotel pickup (Please see "Pickup details" below for conditions) Watch the complete tuna auction from start to finish from the closest possible spot Enjoy a sushi breakfast at Daiwa Sushi or Ichiba Sushi — your choice. Reservations included for groups of all sizes; no waiting in line. (meal not included) •••••• Explore the entire market including intermediate wholesale areas to sample and shop for authentic Japanese ingredients

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 20 min

   ◆ Explore the entire Toyosu Market with a nationally certified local expert guide Fumi, born and raised in Tokyo, with over 10 years of experience and strong local connections. ◆ Meeting at your hotel (around 4:30) Fumi will pick you up at your hotel. Enjoy a mini Tokyo tour along the way.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 90 min

   Tuna Auction Tour (5:00–6:30) Watch the complete auction process—from inspection to the bluefin finale at 6:30—from the closest spots, including the deck. We’ll enter right at opening to secure the best view.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 150 min

   ◆Toyosu Market Tour (6:30–9:00) Fumi will lead you throughout the market, where you'll learn about the market, and Japanese food and culture. ●Enjoy a sushi breakfast at your choice of Daiwa Sushi or Ichiba Sushi, two of Toyosu Market's finest restaurants. Your seat is pre-reserved — no waiting in line. (meal not included) ●Explore the entire market, including intermediate wholesale areas, to sample and shop for authentic Japanese ingredients and souvenirs like Japanese fruits and vegetables, wasabi, Japanese sweets, green tea, matcha, miso, sake, nori, Kobe beef (wagyu), dashi (dried kelp, dried bonito flakes), kitchen knives, and tableware. ●Enjoy panoramic views of Tokyo and learn about the city's history and geography.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 1 min

   ◆At the end of the tour (around 9:00): Fumi will either put you in a cab and see you off, or take you to the nearest station Shijō-mae Station and see you off.

What's included

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• Sushi reservation at Daiwa Sushi or Ichiba Sushi — no line, all group sizes. (meal not included)
• Government-licensed tour guide with over 10+ years of experience
• Hotel pickup (Please see "Pickup details" below for conditions)

What's not included

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• Your transportation cost from your hotel to the market
• Breakfast price

Additional information

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• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour accepts up to 7 guests in total.
• Groups of 4 or more automatically become a private tour, with no limit on participants.

Cancellation policy

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