Private Tour: Eat your way through Tsukiji Market with a guide!

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the heart of Tsukiji on this 2-hour private walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. As you walk through the market’s lively streets, you’ll hear fascinating stories about its food culture and traditions, gaining context you might miss on your own.

Your guide will also introduce you to street food stalls—local favorites that are hard to find without insider knowledge—where you can purchase and enjoy foods and drinks along the way. Beyond food, the tour takes you to a Shinto shrine and a Buddhist temple, offering a chance to experience Japan’s two main spiritual traditions side by side.

With no other participants, this private tour ensures a relaxed pace and personal attention, making it an ideal way to enjoy Tsukiji’s flavors, culture, and history.

What's Included

Expert guidance from a friendly local guide
Photos taken during the tour (sent to you afterward)
Recommendations for must-try street foods loved by locals
Pick-up service from your hotel　※Mistake→Handy hotel transfers are provided from the Tokyo area
Fees for eating & drinking

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please gather on the sidewalk in front of the main entrance of the Shinjuku Center Building

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Explore the lively stalls overflowing with fresh seafood, vegetables, and traditional ingredients.! Here, you'll experience the history of the market and its significance in Japanese cuisine.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    A historic sanctuary protecting Tsukiji since the Edo period, known for its powerful guardian lion heads and blessings of success and prosperity. Because of this effect, many fishers come here and pray for the safety while out at sea. Watch local people's protective diety and learn about one of the Japanese culture!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Join a guided walking tour through Tsukiji Market and discover local flavors and hidden gems in Tokyo’s most iconic food district! Explore the vibrant market streets with a knowledgeable local guide who will share the rich history of Tsukiji and point you to the best street food spots only locals know.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We’ll take a moment to explore Tsukiji Honganji, a striking Buddhist temple with Indian-inspired architecture. It’s a peaceful and unexpected cultural spot just steps from the market. Here, you can learn the difference between shrine and temple, which is a confusing one. Also, our guide tells the Japanese people's religious views from locals!

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If the customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the meeting time, it will be considered a no-show cancellation. In such cases, no refunds will be provided.
Supplied by Tour&Charter International

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Nature Walks
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

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

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