Private Tsukiji Market Gourmet & Walking Tour with 3 Local Foods

Tokyo, Japan
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the heart of Tsukiji Market on this private 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. As you stroll the bustling market streets, you'll hear fascinating stories about food culture and traditions, revealing hidden gems you might not have noticed on your own.

Your guide will also take you to popular food stalls, where you can enjoy hard-to-find, local-only food and drinks for purchase along the way. This tour also includes three must-try local foods. Beyond the food, you'll visit a shrine and temple, offering the perfect opportunity to experience two of Japan's major spiritual traditions simultaneously.

This private tour with no other participants guarantees a relaxed pace and attentive attention, making it the perfect way to fully immerse yourself in the flavors, culture, and history of Tsukiji.

Options

Meeting time 8:50 AM
Meeting time 7:50 AM
Meeting time 9:50 AM

What's included

  • Expert guidance from a friendly local guide
  • Photos taken during the tour (sent to you afterward)
  • 3 Must-try foods carefully selected by local guide
  • Pick-up service from your hotel

What to expect

  1. Tsukiji Fish Market
    30m
    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.
  2. Namiyoke Inari Shrine
    15m
    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!
  3. Tsukiji Jogai Market
    45m
    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.
  4. Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
    20m
    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!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Additional information

  • 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.
  • Reservations are accepted for groups of two or more. Single participants are not permitted.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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9,500.00 JPY per person
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