For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice
• Begin at the picturesque Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, renowned for its unique architectural beauty. • Wander the bustling Tsukiji Outer Market, exploring stalls brimming with fresh seafood, premium meats, sake, delightful sweets, and more. • Dive into Tsukiji Uogashi, a dynamic wholesale market offering authentic local specialties. • Indulge in local delicacies like fresh tuna, grilled wagyu, succulent shrimp, oysters, strawberry mochi, and soft-serve ice cream, enjoyed immediately at charming market stalls. • Learn fascinating stories and insights into Tokyo’s food scene from your enthusiastic guide. • Discover hidden local favorites not mentioned in guidebooks. • Capture vibrant and colorful photos taken by your guide to commemorate your delicious journey. • ️ Optional sightseeing advice: Get insider tips on exploring Tokyo — where to go, what to eat, and how to get around.
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Walking Food Tour in Tokyo Tsukiji Area
What's included in For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
Step into the heart of Tokyo’s legendary Tsukiji Market on a tour designed to ignite all your senses! Savor melt-in-your-mouth tuna sashimi, sizzling wagyu beef, sweet juicy shrimp, freshly-shucked oysters, luscious strawberry mochi, and creamy soft-serve ice cream—all in one exciting food adventure! Led by a passionate local guide, explore vibrant stalls, lively market lanes, and hidden gems loved by locals but often missed by tourists. Enjoy your food right on the spot at cozy tables with trays, chopsticks, and a backdrop of smiling faces and sizzling grills. Perfect for foodies, adventurers, and those eager to experience authentic Tokyo vibes, our tour promises mouthwatering memories, Instagram-worthy photos, and insights into Tokyo’s rich food culture. Even without Japanese, you'll feel completely comfortable with clear English menus, friendly signage, and easily recognizable landmarks.
Tsukiji Jogai Market
During this tour, you’ll stroll through the lively Tsukiji Outer Market, known for its authentic atmosphere and wide variety of fresh Japanese foods. You’ll stop by popular local shops—including onigiri (rice ball) stands, wagyu beef stalls, and sushi counters—and enjoy a personalized tasting experience where you can choose and pay for what you’d like to try. While waiting in line or exploring the stalls, your English-speaking guide will share fascinating insights into Japanese food culture, Tsukiji’s unique history, and the stories behind the shops and ingredients. It’s a hands-on, immersive experience that lets you taste, learn, and truly feel the flavors of Tokyo.
Tsukiji Fish Market
At Tsukiji Uogashi, the vibrant inner wholesale market, you’ll get an insider’s look at where Tokyo’s chefs and locals shop for the freshest ingredients. This modern facility brings together a wide range of specialty vendors selling premium seafood, produce, and traditional Japanese goods. Your guide will walk you through the market’s bustling aisles, introducing hidden gems and must-see stalls. You’ll learn how the market operates, discover seasonal ingredients, and gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s food distribution culture—straight from the heart of Tokyo’s culinary scene.
Inclusions
- Friendly, knowledgeable English-speaking local guide
- Helpful travel advice for exploring Tokyo – from must-see spots to transit tips
- Insider tips on food, shopping, and Tokyo’s culture
- Professional photo service capturing vibrant moments
- Food and drinks (please pay individually at each stall)
- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please gather in front of the main gate of Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, where our staff will be waiting with a signboard.
