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Tsukiji Outer Market, Tokyo

Crowded street of the Tsukiji Outer Market lined with seafood and food stalls under awnings
Photo: Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

The essentials in 10 seconds

Entry
Free
Hours
Morning to midday, roughly 6:00–14:00; many shops shut Sun, holidays and some Wed
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h 30 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Best time
After 9:00 and before lunch — pros have priority before 9:00
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Closed
Many shops shut Sun, holidays and some Wed
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Food
Sushi, tamagoyaki, grilled seafood, sweets
Rule
Eat at the stall or in designated spots, not while walking
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Getting there
Tsukiji (Hibiya) or Tsukijishijo (Oedo) stations, 1–2 minutes
Coordinates
35.66539, 139.77047YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

'Food Town'how the market describes itself on its official site
Sourcetsukiji.or.jp
2018the wholesale market moved to Toyosu; the outer market stayed
Sourceen.wikipedia
Before 9:00professional buyers have priority
Sourcetsukiji.or.jp
No hagglingbargaining isn't customary at Tsukiji
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Photosof shops only with the shopkeeper's permission
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Namiyokethe 'protection from waves' shrine, guardian of the market
Sourcetsukiji.or.jp
Plat Tsukijithe market's information centre
Sourcetsukiji.or.jp
≈ 15 minon foot from Ginza
Sourcetravel guides

What is Tsukiji Outer Market?

Tsukiji Outer Market is a district of shops and restaurants in Chuo, a few blocks from Ginza. Its official site calls it Japan's 'Food Town': wholesale and retail shops, snack bars and restaurants stand side by side, and you can try almost the whole range of traditional Japanese food.

The famous wholesale fish market once worked next door; in 2018 it moved to Toyosu, while the outer market stayed put and became a favourite with visitors. Today people come for sushi breakfasts, tamagoyaki omelette and grilled seafood, as well as Japanese knives and tableware.

How the market works

The market is a maze of narrow lanes between Harumi-dori and Shinohashi-dori. It has hundreds of shops: fresh fish and seafood, dried bonito and seaweed, pickles, tea, sweets, knives and tableware. Many sell small portions for visitors — a slice of tamagoyaki or a couple of pieces of sushi.

The market comes alive in the morning: shops open early and many close by mid-afternoon. According to guides, a large share of shops are closed on Sundays, holidays and some Wednesdays — check the market calendar. At the Plat Tsukiji information centre you can pick up a map and leave a stroller.

What to eat and buy

  • Sushi and sashimi for breakfast.
  • Tamagoyaki — sweet Japanese omelette.
  • Grilled seafood — scallops, oysters, eel.
  • Dried bonito, seaweed and tea.
  • Japanese knives and kitchenware.
  • Namiyoke Shrine — the market's guardian.

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More tips

  1. Tsukiji station (Hibiya line) — 1–2 minutes on foot.
  2. Tsukijishijo station (Oedo line) — 1–2 minutes.
  3. From Ginza — about 15 minutes on foot.
  4. Higashi-ginza station (Hibiya, Asakusa lines) — about 5 minutes.
  5. From Haneda airport — Keikyu to Higashi-ginza, about 30 minutes.

Tsukiji or Toyosu

Tsukiji Outer Marketyou are hereStreet stalls and eateriesFood and shoppingMorning after 9:00Crowded, lively lanes
Toyosu MarketWholesale market with galleriesThe tuna auction5:30–6:30Modern buildings

How long do you need?

Allow 1.5 hours for the market — enough to wander the lanes and try a few dishes. Come hungry and skip the hotel breakfast.

Afterwards it's an easy walk to Ginza (15 minutes) or Hamarikyu Gardens (about 10 minutes), and in the evening to the Kabuki-za theatre, right nearby.

Is Tsukiji Outer Market worth visiting?

Yes: it's the best place in Tokyo to try Japanese street food and fresh seafood without getting up at 5 am.

The YesGo take: by midday it's very crowded, and tourist prices are above normal. Come at 9–10 am on a weekday, not a Sunday or Wednesday, and follow the market rules — they really are appreciated here.

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Ginza and Tsukiji in a day

Breakfast at Tsukiji market in the morning, a stroll through Ginza in the afternoon, and a show at the Kabuki-za in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Tsukiji Outer Marketyou are here1 h 30 min · free
  2. 14 min walk from the previous stopGinza1 h 30 min · free
  3. 5 min walk from the previous stopKabuki-za1 h 30 min · single act ¥1,600–10,800 (Nov 2026)

3 places · about 4 h 49 min with walks · 19 min on foot in total

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Hamarikyu Gardens

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1 h · ¥300; over-65s ¥150 · 14 min walk

Zojo-ji

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40 min · free; gallery ¥700 · 38 min walk

How to do it right

  • Before 9:00, don't get in the pros' way.
  • Eat at the stall, not on the move.
  • Photograph shops only with permission.
  • Much is shut on Sundays and Wednesdays.
  • Nearby: Kabuki-za theatre.

Questions

What are Tsukiji Outer Market's hours?

Morning to midday; visitors are best coming after 9:00.

When is the market closed?

Many shops close on Sundays, holidays and some Wednesdays — see the market calendar.

Is there an entry fee?

No, entry is free.

What should I try?

Sushi, tamagoyaki, grilled seafood and sweets.

Can I eat while walking?

No, eat at the stall or in designated spots.

Is there a tuna auction here?

No, since 2018 the auction has been at Toyosu Market.

How do I get there?

Tsukiji (Hibiya) or Tsukijishijo (Oedo) stations — 1–2 minutes.

How long do you need?

About 1.5 hours.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Market official site (tsukiji.or.jp) — description, visitor etiquette, information centre, Namiyoke Shrine (checked 09.11.2026)
  • English Wikipedia: Tsukiji fish market — the wholesale market's move to Toyosu
  • Guides — closing days, opening hours, tips (unofficial)
  • OSM — coordinates of the market blocks; Wikidata Q859471
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 09.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThe market description, visitor etiquette, information centre and shrine are from the official site. The 2018 move of the wholesale market is from Wikipedia. Each shop keeps its own hours; according to guides many close on Sundays, holidays and some Wednesdays — we mark this unconfirmed. We don't cover the district's history before this century. Coordinates are the outer-market blocks from OSM, not the former wholesale-market point.

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