Tsukiji Outer Market Deep Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Explore Tokyo's legendary Tsukiji Outer Market on this private walking tour led by a friendly government-licensed guide who speaks English and Japanese. With a local expert, you'll discover the best shops and learn the stories behind them.
Walk through the lively lanes of the historic market and discover the foods that have made Tsukiji famous, from fresh sushi and sashimi to grilled seafood, tamagoyaki, and seasonal specialties. Your guide will explain the market's history and local food culture, then you'll visit the striking Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the guardian Namiyoke Inari Shrine.
Because this is a private tour, the pace and itinerary can be tailored to your interests, allowing you to experience the best of Tsukiji in your own way.
Please note that food and drink costs are not included and will be at your own expense.

What's Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
Government-licensed English speaking local guide
Private transportation
Food and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itineary

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance.

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Meeting point
Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple

Guests staying at hotels within Tokyo's 23 wards may request hotel pickup. Please inform your guide of your hotel location no later than two days before the tour date.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tsukiji Fish Market

    Your government-licensed guide leads you deep into the historic Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo's most famous food district. Sample fresh sushi, seafood, tamagoyaki and local snacks while learning the stories behind each stall and how Tokyoites shop for the day's best ingredients.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple

    Pause at the striking Tsukiji Hongwanji, a Buddhist temple known for its unusual Indian-inspired architecture near the market. Your guide shares its history and the surrounding neighborhood's connection to Tokyo's food culture before continuing the tasting walk.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Namiyoke Inari Shrine

    End at Namiyoke Inari Shrine, the guardian shrine of the Tsukiji area long revered by market workers. Your guide explains its role in the market's history as you wrap up a deep dive into Tsukiji's flavors and traditions.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Japan Guide Agency
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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