Tokyo Tsukiji Food & Culture 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Tokyo, Kanto

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Enjoy an efficient, half-day tour inside Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji, as well as other local areas, on this food and cultural shopping themed trip accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide!

Your guide will meet you at your hotel to start the day, then take you to visit famous sites such as Toyosu and the outer Tsukiji fish market; Asakusa shopping street, filled with authentic Tokyo street food; and Ueno's Ameyoko and Kappabashi, Japan's kitchenware wonderland.

Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!

Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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1. Toyosu Market
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. The huge wholesale market consists of three main buildings: two buildings for seafood and one for fruits and vegetables. All buildings are connected with each other and Shijo-mae Station via walkways, and tourists can enter them along dedicated routes and view the action from observation windows that look onto the auction and wholesale halls for tuna, other seafood and produce.
2. Tsukiji Fish Market
Meet up with your guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, just outside the market’s main gate, in the morning. As you navigate your way through this labyrinth of all things seafood, learn from your guide about the market’s history and why many Japan’s top chefs visit here daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients. You never know what you might find as you stroll past the stalls of this amazing food center. You might see piles of sea urchin (uni) stacked neatly in boxes, watch as vendors carve massive Bluefin tuna or spot puffer fish floating in tanks.
3. Ameyoko Shopping Street
One of the favorite pastimes of many a visitor to Japan is going on a souvenir shopping spree, hauling in as many amazing goods and deals as possible. In Ginza, people shop for high-end and trendy fashion in its many department stores and high-class duty free shops, while Shinjuku is known for its abundance of massive electronics retailers – Tokyo offers many a shopping spree hot spot.
4. Senso-ji Temple
Sensoji Temple is one of the most famous temples in Japan. It looks back on a 1,300 year-long history and is also famous for its entrance gate called Kaminarimon which stands out through its large red lantern. Sensoji itself is not the only reason why you should visit the area. The oldest shopping street in Japan, called Nakamise Dori is located beyond Kaminarimon and leads to the temple's main hall. On Nakamise Dori you can buy traditional Japanese craft items as well as delicious snacks such as fried mochi (glutinous rice cakes).
5. Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)
Nakamise is the most famous shopping street in Asakusa. The street runs for 250 meters on the main approach to Sensoji Temple and is lined on both sides with shops selling traditional souvenirs, snacks, and sweets. This street is actually on temple property and so it starts and ends with a temple gate: at the southern end is the outer gate of Kaminarimon, and at the northern end is the inner gate of Hozomon. Between these two gates are 89 shops, with 54 shops on the east side, and 35 shops on the west. “Nakamise” is a traditional name given to shopping streets on the grounds of temples or shrines, so this is not the only “Nakamise” in Japan, but it is one of the oldest and most famous.
6. Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)
Kappabashi Street (かっぱ橋道具街, Kappabashi Dōgugai) is a shopping street between Ueno and Asakusa, which is lined with several dozens of stores selling everything needed by restaurant operators, with the exception of fresh food. You will find specialized stores for dishes, pots, pans, cooking utensils, stoves, tables, chairs, signs, lanterns and more. There are also a few stores which sell plastic and wax food samples, used by many restaurants in their show windows.
7. Tsukishima Monjya Street
Monjayaki is a liquid-y, hot, admittedly unattractive dish—but, once you get over looks and into substance, you’ll forgive its appearance and dive in. A thin batter made with flour and dashi (Japanese stock) forms the base, and with myriad combinations of toppings there’s something for everyone. If you’ve never tried it—either intentionally like me, or through not knowing it existed—there’s only one place to go in Tokyo, and it’s literally called Monja Street.
8. Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
One of best shopping streets in Tokyo, with the well-remained old town “Shitamachi” atmosphere. Explore the nostalgic side of Tokyo through Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street! Yanaka (谷中) is a quiet neighbourhood in Taito ward, east Tokyo. The area is known as old-town district (Shitamachi in Japanese) where nostalgic and rustic vibes are well remained. Yanaka can be accessed from Ueno easily and it’s in a walking distance from Ueno Park. Yanaka is a residential and low-key commercial district where many locals live, and old shops and buildings gather. Yanaka Ginza (谷中銀座) is locals’ favourite place to shop, eat and hang out with neighbours. It’s the most lively part of the district where visitors can feel the true vibes of local activities.

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Posted By : Rebecca_K
The guide even though a rainy day did her best to do her job. A very diligent guide. She did her best to explain the sites we were visiting.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 23:53:27

Posted By : Mavourneen_M
Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind, he was not the problem.
The start time (suggested by the tour company) was about 4 hours too late, the auction was long over and all the stores were closed, even the retailers only had a handful of booths still open. It was an expensive disappointment.
We would gladly have got up for a 4:30 or 5am start, which we were expecting, but the tour start was set at 8:00. We were surprised but went alo g with it as the market had moved to a new location, so maybe the auction was scheduled for later.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 18:05:46

Posted By : W3527HUsaram
We had a great tour with our guide Sam. He showed us many sites and was very knowledgeable. We visited temples, Tsukiji Market and he also took us to Asakusa. The perfect half day tour. We definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 02:04:32

Posted By : subhash g
We were a group of 4 adults. Mr Yoshii Kenichi was our guide. What an impressive experience. We loved stories of his own travels and all the details he gave us about our tour.
He was informative, careful, in no rush and went beyond the basics of the tour. If I need a tour guide again, I would request him.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 09:16:11

Posted By : Robert_S
Please search my review done on TripAdvisor. Great tour with Katsu-san, but I don’t want to rewrite it here as well.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 03:26:49

Posted By : RobCurl
Katsu-san did an excellent job of providing us with a personalized tour. At our request, he showed us both Tokyo fish markets, followed by a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Katsu-san was knowledgeable, informative and a great pleasure to spend time with.

We would be happy to be guided by him again.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 02:08:03

Posted By : lizah516
Our tour with Naoko was wonderful. She was flexible and offered to meet us at a train station near our hotel. She also helped us navigate the tricky public transit system of Tokyo. She showed us around Tsukiji Market including the market halls and we ate at a great sushi spot for breakfast. We learned about the different seafood and produce sold there. Then we took the train again to Sensoji Temple where we learnt a great deal about the history, religions and customs there. Naoko was very patient, nice and knowledgeable and we were truly appreciative of her guidance!
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Posted On : 2024-04-10 06:17:35

Posted By : Tracy_D
Excellent tour. Goreilo was knowledgeable, kind, with a good sense of humor. He took us to the markets, auction, and Tokyo tower. All must sees in our book. Goreilo also explained how the tickets for the trains work which was a huge relief. We are a couple from a fishing town on the central oregon coast. We would recommend this tour. We would do another tour with Goreoli anytime!
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 06:09:32

Posted By : 131grietm
Koji is a kind gentleman taking our family's shenanigans with great humour. Koji went beyond his duty to help us with finding Kierin races.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 08:07:53

Posted By : Venture53841744031
Naomi was wonderful! We had a great time with her and highly recommend her as a guide. She is full of knowledge and wisdom on all things in Tokyo!
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Posted On : 2024-03-18 19:29:38

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Tokyo Tsukiji Food & Culture 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Toyosu Market

2. Tsukiji Fish Market

3. Ameyoko Shopping Street

4. Senso-ji Temple

5. Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)

6. Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)

7. Tsukishima Monjya Street

8. Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

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Tokyo Tsukiji Food & Culture 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Toyosu Market

2. Tsukiji Fish Market

3. Ameyoko Shopping Street

4. Senso-ji Temple

5. Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon)

6. Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)

7. Tsukishima Monjya Street

8. Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street

ADDITIONAL INFO ⟱

CANCELLATION POLICY ⟱

Partner Resources

How it works

Travel

Insurance

Adventure

Contact

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

ADDITIONAL INFO

CANCELLATION POLICY