Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

About this experience

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.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 30 min

   Meet your guide at selected pick up point. (Pick up point should be within Tokyo area)

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 60 min

   Toyosu Market (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) opened on October 11, 2018 on the man-made island of Toyosu in the Bay of Tokyo. It took over the wholesale business from the aging Tsukiji Market and provides tourists with an opportunity to observe the market action and to dine at restaurants across its large, modern premises. *Observation Deck Ticket not included.* Lottery for tickets must be applied for a month in advance online by the guest. Please speak with your guide about how to apply for these tickets.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 60 min

   Tsukiji is the old fish market of Japan! It is full of delicious and unique foods. Locals and tourists alike come to enjoy the great selection here! Be sure to purchase something while you are here to support the local business! Tsukiji may not be available in December/start of January due to requests from the market to not have tours during the holidays. We thank you for your understanding in advance.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 30 min

   Tour ends at Toyosu or Tsukiji fish market or desired place within Tokyo area.

What's included

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• 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

What's not included

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• 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.

Additional information

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• 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

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