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Tsukiji Market Food Tour in Tokyo: Sushi, Street Snacks and Wagashi (English Guide)
Meets at Higashi-ginza Station Exit 3, in front of the small shrine at the Kabukiza Theatre, Ginza, Tokyo.
Overview
A morning walk through Tsukiji Outer Market with a local English-speaking guide for up to 6 guests, tasting freshly made sushi, Japanese snacks and wagashi sweets, meeting the vendors and visiting a historic shrine beside the market. Starts 8:00 at Higashi-ginza Station and lasts about 3 hours.
- Cross the most famous fish market in the world off your bucket list with a local on hand to guide you.
- Try freshly made sushi, Japanese snacks and kawaii wagashi sweets in Tsukiji's markets.
- Visit the uniquely designed temple and shrine near the Outer Market.
- Small group of up to 6 guests.
Ticket details
Selected option Shared morning food tour (English guide)
Description / Important notes
Meeting Point: Higashi-ginza Station, Exit 3, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line, at top of escalator on street level, in front of the little shrine at the Kabukiza Theatre.
Contact: +81 70 1771 5588 / urbanadventures.japan@intrepidtravel.com
Validity
Valid on your selected visit date
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Explore Tsukiji Market with multiple food tastings (expect freshly made sushi, Japanese tasty snacks and kawaii sweets: wagashi). Food selections depend on seasonal availability.
- Visit to a nearby historic shrine and learn local customs
Not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide.
How to use your ticket
- Show Mobile Ticket: At Meeting Point
- If you need to contact your local guide on the day of your tour, please call the local phone number listed on your voucher.
- Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.
Age requirements
- Adult: 12 years old and above
- Child: 6 to 11 years old
Cancellation policy
- Cancellable and Refundable
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity. For more information, please see our full booking conditions and Privacy Policy .
Terms and conditions
For more information, please see our full booking conditions and Privacy Policy
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No deposit is required; full payment is due at booking for standard tours, while private tours require payment upon itinerary confirmation
Child rates apply at travel time, not booking time - proof of age must be shown on the tour day or the difference between adult and child rates is payable
Standard tours: cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a refund or credit
Custom (Create Your Own) trips: refund minus unrecoverable costs up to 48 hours prior; within 48 hours, 100% credit only
Multi-City Pass: a no-show without 24-hour cancellation notice may void the pass and cancel future tours without refund
Cancellations by the company (Force Majeure): refund minus unrecoverable costs
Amendments: customers must cancel and rebook at the new price; custom itinerary changes require 14 days' notice plus a $75 USD administrative fee per change
Prices exclude tips, personal items, and local taxes/fees
Plan your visit
Meets at Higashi-ginza Station Exit 3, in front of the small shrine at the Kabukiza Theatre, Ginza, Tokyo.
Opening hours Starts 8:00 at Higashi-ginza Station. About 3 hours.
What to expect
- Spend your morning with us exploring the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. We will start by wandering through Tsukiji’s market, which is brimming with vibrant food stalls and retail shops. This is the place to be if you’re looking for the freshest and dare we say, most delicious sushi breakfast one could ever hope for! The wholesale portion of the market where the famous tuna auction takes place has moved from the original Tsukiji site, a few kilometres across the water to Toyosu, but Tsukiji still is the best place to check and try all the products sold in Toyosu. With over 2,500 tons and 450 types of fish coming through the wholesale market every day, you’re bound to come across some foods and fish you’ve never seen before. Squid jerky, anyone? Or perhaps omelette on a stick? No matter what kind of unusual snacks you may encounter, Tsukiji promises to be an experience for all five senses.
- At each food stop, your guide will share the stories behind the ingredients, techniques, and traditions—like how ginger and wasabi enhance sushi, why dashi made from bonito flakes forms the base of Japanese cuisine, and how daifuku (mochi) expresses harmony through texture and simplicity. From rooftop terraces to stand-up sushi counters, this is Tokyo as locals live it: fast-paced, flavorful, and full of meaning.
- During the tour we’ll take a step back into Japanese history and experience authentic Japanese culture by visiting impressive small shrine next to the fish market. As shrines are such a sacred place, observe locals before and after passing through a torii gate and learn the way to show respect before entering the main hall of the shrine yourself. Before you go off on your own, don’t forget to ask your local guide for additional tips on where else to visit during your stay in Tokyo.
- We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
Things to note
- The maximum number of people on this tour will be 6 passengers