Market

Tsukiji Outer Market

Area: Tokyo, Japan

Mon: 09:00–14:00
Tue: 09:00–14:00
Thu: 09:00–14:00
Fri: 09:00–14:00
Sat: 09:00–14:00
Hours: Individual shops have different hours; most close before evening. Many shops are closed on Sundays, Wednesdays, and national holidays.
Price: Entry is free; food and merchandise prices are set by individual shops, usually in Japanese yen (JPY).
How to visit: Professional buyers have priority before 09:00. Eat inside the shop or in designated areas; the market has narrow streets, so small groups are recommended, and large luggage can be stored in lockers.
Hours: Free entry
Hours: About 60 min

Why it is worth the detour

Although the wholesale fish market moved to Toyosu in 2018, these crowded lanes preserve the food culture of Tokyo's former kitchen.

The Tsukiji Outer Market is a vibrant area in Tokyo known for its retail markets, restaurants, and culinary culture. Despite the relocation of the wholesale market, it remains a significant tourist attraction.

What else is close by

The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.

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