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Tokyo Toyosu Tuna Auction Tour With a Local Market Expert

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Tokyo Toyosu Tuna Auction Tour With a Local Market Expert

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Experience the thrill of Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market tuna auction with expert guide Mickie or Tomoji!

Mickie will lead you through each stage of the auction, sharing his deep knowledge of Japan's fish industry, market history, and local food culture. With his many years of observation and experience in Japan's relevant industries, he will also teach you about the history of the fish market, its offerings, and about the foodie situation surrounding Market.

Or you might be led by Tomoji, another nationally-certified guide with over 20 years of experience working near Tsukiji Outer Market and a stint in New York, who brings the stories of Tokyo's fish markets to life and loves exploring Japanese and international food culture differences.

Get ready for an unforgettable dive into Tokyo's foodie scene with an expert local guide who know every corner of the market!

You'll be one of the first people to arrive at the auction site at 05:00 and see the brokers checking deep inside the tuna with flashlights as they assess the quality. Then, witness the famous tuna auction starting at 05:30.

After tuna auction, a sushi breakfast at a highly recommended restaurant. the freshest sushi you have ever eaten!

You'll also tour the old market town of Tsukiji where the auction used to take place — still a vibrant and interesting place where you can visit the Tsukiji External Market (Jogai Ichiba).


Schedule 05:00 — Start of Tour~Go into the Toyosu Fish Market building 05:30— Start of the tuna auction 06:00 — Finish watching the auction 06:30 — Breakfast 07:15 — See other areas of Toyosu Market 08:00 — Move to an old market town in Tsukiji Visit the Seafood market “Tsukiji Uogashi” tour, Tour around old shopping zone in Tsukiji 09:00 — End of the tour

Note: only lottery winners can attend the auction viewing on the 2nd floor from 5:45 to 6:30


How It Works

Application for the lower observation deck

  • We usually observe the tuna auction from the upper deck. There is also a special lower observation deck limited to 100 people each day, only for visitors who apply in advance.
  • If you'd like to watch from the lower deck, you need to apply by the middle of the month before your intended visit. Please book well in advance if you want to apply for access to the lower deck.

Best possible restaurant

  • In case your group put top priority on sushi breakfast, the guide will advise you the latest situation to get the best possible seat at Sushidai or other excellent restaurants.
  • IMPORTANT: be sure to check "Important Information" section!
Tour Toyosu Market, famous as the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world
Savor the freshest and tastiest sushi for breakfast
Witness the tuna auction, from the brokers checking the quality to the auctioneers selling them at exorbitant prices
Gain insight into your guide's recommended sushi restaurants at Toyosu Market
Learn the history of the market from a guide with years of observation and experience in the relevant industries

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