Tsukiji Fish Market Tour : Behind the Scenes & 10 Seafood Tastings
- Tokyo, Japan
- 2.5 hour tour
- Small group tour
- English speaking guide
- Instant Confirmation
What makes this tour unique
- Behind the Scenes: Visit a 60-year-old restaurant to watch morning seafood prep and learn secrets.
- Premium Tuna Tasting: Taste 3 types of tuna, Nakaochi, Uni, and Ikura. Learn to make Gunkan sushi!
- Tsukiji Street Food: Savor delicious street foods like tamagoyaki, eel skewers, or fresh sashimi.
- Deep Culture & Shrine: Visit a local shrine to understand the deep connection between faith and food.
Tips and recommendations by our official guides
Welcome to Tsukiji, the heart of Japan's seafood culture!
Many tourists visit Tsukiji just to grab a quick bite, but they miss the incredible history and dedication that happens behind the scenes. That is why I designed this tour—to show you the "real" Tsukiji.
First, we visit a historic 60-year-old seafood restaurant. You will see their morning prep work and learn how the famous market operates. Then comes the ultimate tasting! You will compare three different cuts of premium tuna (Zuke, Chutoro, Otoro), try rare Nakaochi, and even learn to make your own Gunkan sushi. We also offer small tastings of luxury items like Uni (sea urchin) and Ikura (salmon roe).
After our tasting, we will explore the bustling streets for snacks like tamagoyaki or eel skewer while discovering Japanese knives and pottery. Finally, we visit a local shrine to learn how Japanese faith honors food. Join me to taste and truly understand Japan's world-famous seafood!
Official guide
What's included
Exclusive Behind the Scenes: 60-Year-Old Seafood Restaurant
Exclusive Behind the Scenes: 60-Year-Old Seafood Restaurant Your Tsukiji adventure begins with an exclusive insider experience! While most tourists just wander the outer streets, your local MagicalTrip guide will take you behind the scenes of a historic 60-year-old seafood restaurant. Get a rare, up-close glimpse of the chefs' morning preparation work, learn the hidden secrets of the market's distribution system, and discover the incredible dedication required to serve the freshest fish in Tokyo.
Premium Tasting of Tuna, salmon roe, and sea urchin!
Prepare your taste buds for the ultimate seafood feast! Sit down for a tasting featuring rare delicacies like Nakaochi (tuna rib meat) and a 3-part tuna comparison: Zuke (marinated), Chutoro (medium fatty), and Otoro (premium fatty). You will also taste small portions of highly prized Uni (sea urchin) and Ikura (salmon roe). Your local guide share how to taste them properly, so you can taste not only the taste but also the Japanese seafood culture.
Bustling Street Foods & Deep Cultural Shrine Visit
After the multiple tasting, we hit the vibrant streets of the Tsukiji Outer Market to try more seafood tastings! Savor local favorites like fluffy Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) or savory eel skewers while exploring beautifully crafted ceramics and legendary Japanese chef knives. To conclude this immersive journey, we visit a historic local shrine to uncover the deep spiritual connection between Japanese Shinto faith and their profound gratitude for food.
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Meeting Point
At the gate of Honganji-Temple
- The guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying MagicalTrip
- The nearest station of the meeting point is "Tsukiji Station". Please be careful not to go to "Tsukijishijo Station" by mistake.
Itinerary
- Meeting your guide
- Visit a 60-year-old restaurant
- Seafood tasting
- Food Sample Walk & Shopping
- Namiyoke Shrine
- Tour ends around Tsukiji area
- Vegan and vegetarian options are not available
- All ages can join this tour.
- Please bring some cash to buy some street foods.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private tour.
- 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.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
- Free date/time change up to 24 hours till the tour starting time (depending on availability).
Inform us about any dietary preferences or restrictions in advance.
| Dietary request | Availability |
|---|---|
gluten-free | ✓ possible |
dairy-free | ✕ unavailable |
vegan | ✕ unavailable |
vegetarian | ✕ unavailable |
We cannot be held responsible for any food allergens present at street food stalls during the tour.
- eggs
- shellfish
