BEST OF · MARKET FOOD TOURS IN TOKYO
Good market food tours in Tokyo run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Tsukiji Market with tastings of sushi, Wagyu, fish cakes, fruit, and tea, plus local food culture and practical tips.
“Mike was a great tour guide. Even took us to a shop we wanted to visit even though the tour was already over”
Explore Tsukiji’s outer market, learn sushi from a pro, and enjoy your creations in this practical four-hour Tokyo food tour.
“For the price, I expected a lot more from this experience. The guide showed us very basic food stalls and then dropped us off to meet with another group to make the sushi in a very small, basic room that was upstairs from the food stalls whRead more”
Taste Wagyu, sushi, tamagoyaki, and seasonal fruit while exploring Tsukiji Market with a local guide in a small Tokyo group.
“Overall we really enjoyed the tour , the guide was very informative. Regarding the tasting, it could be improved. The first and last testing met our expectations( wagyu and sashimi bowl) but in between , the testing could have been with more exquisite items…and we should not have been charged for sake or beer…🤗”
Explore Tsukiji’s food stalls, fish-cutting traditions, seafood culture, and Hongwanji Temple on this practical two-hour Tokyo tour.
“It was good but too crowded close to New year and our tour guide didn't always wait for us. I preferred our promised tour guide.”
Explore Tsukiji Outer Market with fresh seafood tastings, lunch, shrines, local snacks, and a small group guide in Tokyo.
“In the tour description it still says “See where tons of fish and seafood are traded every day” but that part of the market moved in 2020! A bit disappointing but otherwise the tour guide and walk around the were great.”
Learn nigiri and maki with a sushi master in Tsukiji, using fresh market ingredients, traditional tools, tea, soup, and hands-on guidance.
“It was amazing! We enjoyed every minute! And finally now we can make our own sushi at home! Loved everything! Thanks to our guide Satoko and chef Kate! Thank you for amazing time and class!”
Explore Tsukiji with a local guide, tasting tuna, wagyu, wasabi, and street food while learning the market’s food traditions.
“Mr Kawa was excellent! It was a great tour, he was attentive to everyone’s requests and his English is excellent. Thanks, Mr Kawa! -Tom from Alaska, not a chef, just a cook and fellow Tour Guide 5 stars”
Watch Tokyo’s tuna auction, eat fresh seafood, and compare Toyosu with Tsukiji on this early morning guided market tour.
“The tuna auction experience was fantastic. Our guide, Tim, was extremely knowledgeable and explained every step of the auction clearly. He also gave great recommendations for shops and places to eat around the Toyosu and Tsukiji markets, which made the whole morning even better. A unique and memorable activity that I definitely recommend.”
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