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(904)
We had a fantastic tour with Ken. Loved it!
Ken was amazing. Kind and well informed. Highly reccomend!
Ken was awesome! We had a great time touring the fish market and tasting Japanese food. Would definitely recommend!
The first stop - the tuna tasting - was the highlight of the trip. It was delicious! Unfortunately, the rest of the tour seemed a bit disorganized - they didn’t seem to really know where to take us. In the end, we had a couple more small bites from the market, which were tasty, but the value for money was very low. I think the food we ate amounted to less than half of what we paid per person.
Thank you for joining the tour and taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that the tour was not up to your expectation and felt disorganized. Our goal is to provide tours that are interesting and educational for all of our guests, so we intend to take your feedback seriously and investigate this further. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Ken was excellent and attentive to our family and giving us a customized experience.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Ken provided such an attentive and personalized experience for your family. We truly appreciate your feedback!
We had a very good time with Ken, who is truly passionate and explained the fish market, the different parts of the tuna, how to enjoy sushi, the main religions and the difference between temples and shrines in Japan very well to us, as well as the reason for the presence of these vestiges in different places in Japan and why the inhabitants come there to pray. Small tip, have a light breakfast at the hotel because you are going to taste quite a few Japanese specialties.😁 We recommend this tour with Ken. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Ken and his insights into the fish market, sushi, and Japanese culture and religion. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. And thank you for the helpful breakfast tip!
Our guide was is knowledgeable, formative, courteous, and friendly
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour. We'll be sure to share your kind words with your guide. We hope to welcome you on another MagicalTrip tour soon!
Great tasting of eel, octopus and sushi.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed tasting the eel, octopus, and sushi. We hope you had a wonderful experience exploring the local flavors. We hope to welcome you on another MagicalTrip tour soon!
We had a wonderful tour with Ken, he was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend this tour and thank you Ken for making this experience so memorable.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful tour with Ken. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him—he'll be happy to know he helped make your experience so memorable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in Japan!
What a fantastic food tour! Andy was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. She introduced us to a wide variety of delicious local foods, took us to hidden gems around the fish market, and made sure everyone’s tastes and preferences were taken into account. Every bite was amazing. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic food tour with Andy. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her—she'll be happy to know you enjoyed the food, hidden gems, and her hospitality. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in Japan soon!
