Tsukiji Fish Market Tour : Behind the Scenes & 10 Seafood Tastings

Discover Tsukiji behind the scenes! Enjoy 10 seafood tastings and explore deep seafood culture of Japan.

Highlights

  • 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.

  • Duration

    2.5 hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • Premium Tuna tasting - Tasting 5 different parts of Tuna

  • Small portion tasting of Ikura and Uni - Ikura is salmon roe and Uni is sea urchin

  • 3+ kinds of food tastings in the market - Grilled seafood, Japanese omelette, Fish cake, Fruits etc...

  • Visit 60-year-old restaurant to watch their morning prep work - You'll see how they prepare and provide seafood

  • An english-speaking guide - 2.5 hours with a local guide

  • Tour photos - You'll get photos taken during the tour by your guide which will be sent to you after the tour via email.

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

At the gate of Honganji-Temple

The nearest station of the meeting point is "Tsukiji Station". Please be careful not to go to "Tsukijishijo Station" by mistake.

Start time

09:00:00

End point

Tour ends around Tsukiji area

What To Expect

Experience the world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market on an immersive Tokyo seafood tour that takes you beyond the typical tourist route. Discover the behind-the-scenes preparation at a traditional 60-year-old seafood restaurant, where you'll learn about Japan's seafood culture and watch expert chefs prepare the day's freshest catch. Enjoy 10 authentic seafood tastings, including three varieties of premium tuna, nakaochi (scraped tuna), uni (sea urchin), ikura (salmon roe), and other fresh local specialties, while learning how to make your own gunkan sushi. As you explore the bustling market, sample popular Tsukiji street food such as tamagoyaki, grilled eel skewers, and fresh sashimi, then visit a nearby local shrine to discover the deep connection between Japanese food culture, tradition, and faith. Perfect for seafood lovers, food enthusiasts, and first-time visitors, this Tsukiji Market food tour offers an unforgettable taste of Tokyo's culinary heritage and one of Japan's most iconic food destinations.

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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    • 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.

    • The tour operates every day except Sundays and Wednesdays. It is also unavailable on 8, 11, 14, and 15 August 2026; 21 and 22 September 2026; 12 October 2026; 23 November 2026; 31 December 2026; and 1 January 2027.

    • Other available start times: 09:30 / 10:00 / 11:00

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