Tsukiji Fish Market: Behind the Scenes & 10 Seafood Tastings
Description
Experience the ultimate Tsukiji Fish Market adventure! This is not just a standard walking tour; it is a deep dive into the hidden world of Japan's legendary seafood culture. 1. Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access: Start at a historic 60-year-old local restaurant. Watch the chefs' intricate morning preparation work and learn the fascinating distribution secrets of the market. 2. Premium Seafood & Tuna Tasting: Enjoy a world-class tasting experience you cannot easily find abroad. Compare 3 different cuts of premium tuna (Zuke, Chutoro, Otoro) and taste small portions of luxury Uni (sea urchin) and Ikura (salmon roe). You will even learn how to make your own Gunkan (battleship) sushi! 3. Bustling Street Food & Culture: Explore the vibrant market streets to taste tamagoyaki, eel skewers, or fresh sashimi. Discover Japanese knives, pottery, and tea along the way. 4. Cultural Connection: Visit a historic local shrine to learn how Japanese faith and gratitude shape their food values.
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Iconic temple in Tsukiji area. Good for meeting place.
You will visit a long-established shop with over 60 years of history, where you can observe the preparation process and enjoy a seafood tasting.
Eating around the Tsukiji Outer Market where you can find a variety of Japanese food specialty shops. The market is bustling with activity, catering to a wide range of needs, whether you are a business buyer, a local resident or a tourist.
Namiyoke Shrine is Tsukiji’s historic guardian shrine, known for protecting the area and offering a peaceful break from the busy market.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
- Vegetarian and vegan options are not available
- Please bring some cash to buy some street foods.
Reviews(894)
Tossy was super friendly and knowledgeable. A great time
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had a great time with Tossy. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him—he'll be happy to know you enjoyed the tour. We hope to welcome you on another MagicalTrip tour soon!
Just had a super tour of the Tsukiji fish market together with Ken. From superb nagaochi sushi through numerous stalls with special fish dishes he took us through Japanese food culture in the most excellent way. Sterling service, personality and language skills.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time exploring Tsukiji with Ken and enjoyed the delicious food along the way. We'll be sure to share your kind words about his service, personality, and knowledge with him. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour!
Molly was excellent! She did an amazing job showing us around the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. We ate well and learned lots. I highly recommend her and Magical Tours.
Molly was a fantastic tour guide! Very knowledgeable, knew the best spots to go, and we had a lot of fun! We felt like we were behind the scenes for the Food Channel! Thank you, Molly!
This tour is the best way to tour the Tsukiji Fish Market. We had access to stalls that we otherwise would not have known about. We tried food that we wouldn’t have known to try and our tour guide was excellent. Our kids were entertained as well trying the new foods.
Excellent, informative tour with lots of tasting right in the thick of the old fish market.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the lively fish market and tasting a variety of local foods. It's great to hear you found the tour informative and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again on another food adventure in Japan!
We had a really nice time! The guide, Andy, was informative and friendly. We got a good experience and tried many diverse foods. The temple and shrine were also beautiful.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time with Andy and enjoyed the variety of local foods. It's also wonderful to hear that you liked visiting the temple and shrine. We hope to welcome you on another tour in Japan soon!
Loved it- the food was great and the guide was very educated and gracious
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you loved the experience and enjoyed the food. It's great to hear your guide's knowledge and hospitality made the tour even more special!
This was a great way to see the Tsukiji fish market. The place is extremely crowded and there are hundreds of different stalls. Without a guide it would be overwhelming to know what was going on. This tour helped our family to learn about the history of the market and area, try foods we would not have sampled had we not been on a tour, and learn about the some key foods in Japanese cuisine. Our kids (14 and 10) had fun making sushi rolls. We liked learning about ingredients and then seeing them sold at the stalls in the market. Ken, our guide, made accommodations for our kids tastes when getting samples (instead of the red bean dessert he got our kids strawberry tanghulu, got beef options for our 10 year old who didn’t like sushi, etc.). Walking around this market felt like a mix of tourists and locals. We really enjoyed this tour and would recommend it to others.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that your family enjoyed exploring Tsukiji with Ken and that the tour helped make the market experience more enjoyable and accessible. It's especially wonderful to know that your children had fun making sushi rolls and that Ken was able to accommodate their preferences throughout the tour. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome your family back to Japan again soon!
Angela was a fantastic guide.
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that Angela was a fantastic guide and helped make your experience memorable. We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
