How early should I go to the Tsukiji market?

To get the most out of it, a great time to visit Tsukiji is in the morning. We recommend you to visit the market after 9am, as before this the wholesale market Tsukiji Uogashi opens for wholesalers and culinary professionals.

What time to visit Tsukiji Fish Market?

The best time to visit the fish market is around 9 am. The market opens for wholesalers and professionals before that time. Also, many of the popular shops open around 9 am. Be aware that the market closes on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Is it better to go to Tsukiji Market or Toyosu Market?

Toyosu Market is mostly worth going to only if you wake up really early (6am) to see the tuna auction. Otherwise, Tsukiji has a lot more to see and eat. We went to Tsukiji at around 10:30 am and it didn't get too crowded until noon.

Does Tsukiji close at 2pm?

The whole Tsukiji area is a morning place. Shops open early (very early) and the area slows down and is mostly closed for the day by 2pm (the inner market will bequiet by 12:30-1pm). Whether you are a seafood-enthusiast or just curious about this market, there is always something for you and your loved ones.

What to do after tsukiji fish market?

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Is it still worth going to the Tsukiji Fish Market?

If anything, Tsukiji Fish Market (which, these days, comprises only the “Outer Market”) is even more worth visiting now that the Inner Market has closed.

What market replaced Tsukiji?

The old Tsukiji Market is gone, its legacy carried on by the remaining shops and restaurants in the outer markets while its future reborn at the new Toyosu Fish Market complex. The tuna auctions still happen everyday.

Can you go to Tsukiji Market for lunch?

Search for shops in the Tsukiji Outer Market

you can enjoy meals made with market-fresh ingredients. There are a variety of eateries offering everything from seafood, such as sushi and sashimi rice bowls, for example, to ramen and light meals.

Is Ginza near the Tsukiji Market?

Ginza and Tsukiji are two districts with completely different attractions, yet only a 15-minute walk apart. The ability to experience these contrasting atmospheres in one day is the greatest appeal of visiting this area. Tsukiji is a historic place once known as one of the world's largest fish markets.

Is Tsukiji Market good for breakfast?

The plaza is open after 7 am, so it's a great choice for an early breakfast at Tsukiji Market, especially if you're traveling in a group so everyone can choose whatever fits their taste.

Is the Tsukiji Market cash only?

Most of the shops accept Japanese yen only and there is no money exchange counter inside the Market.

Is the Tsukiji fish market and outer market the same?

Please note that the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market where fish auctions take place, originally placed in Tsukiji under the Tokyo Municipal Government, has moved to another area within Tokyo. The shops surrounding the Central Wholesale Market have remained in Tsukiji and are referred to as the Tsukiji Outer Market.

What happened to the Tsukiji fish market?

The Tsukiji fish market, the world's largest wholesale fish and seafood space – and surely the world's most famous – closed its doors and pulled down its awnings for the final time on October 11, 2018. Its many vendors and workers shifted their operations to Toyosu, a gleaming, modern facility in southern Tokyo.

Can you go to Tsukiji Market on Sunday?

All of this means there's still plenty to see at the Tsujiki Market and it is still worth visiting. The Tsukiji opening hours are generally 5am to 2pm, depending on the visiting hours for each shop, with the market closed on Sundays, national holidays and certain Wednesdays.

Which fish market to visit in Tokyo?

Tsukiji Fish Market is the most famous Tokyo fish market. Even though the main fish market for suppliers and buyers has now moved to Toyosu, Tsukiji remains the most famous fish market in Tokyo.

How early for the Tsukiji Market?

The outer market opens from 5:00 am, but early morning is for professionals. It is good to go between 9:00 in the morning to 1:00 pm.

What is the biggest fish market in the world?

Is Tsukiji the largest fish market in the world?

The new Toyosu Market is almost twice the size of Tsukiji, making it the biggest fish market in the world.

What is the best day of the week to go to Tsukiji Outer Market?

Many shops are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays, similar to the Toyosu Market. If you prefer to avoid crowds, these might be the best days to visit—just be aware that not all shops will be open. In my experience, a good number of shops still operate, but with shorter hours (typically 10:00 am to 2:00 pm).

Is Ginza worth visiting?

The Ginza neighborhood is a great place to shop or have fun. All the international brands of everyday or high-end clothing can be found there. One day a week (Sunday), the main street of the neighborhood becomes pedestrian, very pleasant to do window shopping.

What time is the tuna auction at Toyosu?

The Fisheries Wholesale Market building is where domestic and foreign fisheries gather to auction off their catch to seafood brokerages and big-volume buyers. This is also the place where the famed tuna auction takes place from 5.30am to 6.30am.

Which day is Tsukiji closed?

Weekdays and Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, national holidays, and market closure days: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Is the Tsukiji Market touristy?

For years, Tsukiji Market was the beating heart of it all. Tourists and chefs alike flocked here to witness the famous tuna auctions, explore the wholesale market, and snack their way through the bustling outer stalls.

What replaced the Tsukiji fish market?

Fish Intermediate Wholesale Market Building

Many restaurants that were formerly located in Tsukiji's inner market moved to and reopened at Toyosu Market, including some very popular sushi restaurants.