In which city can you find Toyosu Market, the world's largest fish market?

If you can't live without seafood, you might want to book a trip to Tokyo. The ward of Koto City is home to Toyosu, the largest fish market in the world with three blocks of attractions to explore.

Where is the largest fish market in the world?

What is the largest fish market in Tokyo?

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

What is the new fish market in Tokyo called?

Toyosu Fish Market is the world's largest seafood market, located in Tokyo, featuring three interconnected buildings for auctions, wholesale seafood and fresh produce.

What city is the Tsukiji Market in?

Located in Tsukiji in central Tokyo between the Sumida River and the upmarket Ginza shopping district, the area contains retail markets, restaurants, and associated restaurant supply stores. Before 2018, it was the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world.

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Which Tokyo fish market to visit?

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.

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.

What is the best time to go to Toyosu fish market?

What time is a good time to go to Toyosu? Our recommendation is to go to Toyosu around 6:00am and see the auction and have breakfast there! After 9:00am, there is less value to visit the Toyosu market because it's not easy to access and there is less to see and do around that time.

Can you still visit the Tsukiji Market?

The wholesale market of Tsukiji Market, which was also known as the "inner market" and was famous for its tuna auctions, closed on October 6, 2018 and moved to a new site in Toyosu where it reopened as Toyosu Market. Tsukiji's outer market with its many shops and restaurants did not close and remains in business.

What is Toyosu known for?

Once an industrial area, Toyosu has blossomed into a bustling district known for its maritime heritage and modern-day attractions. The location is best known for the Toyosu Market, which replaced the famous Tsukiji Fish Market in 2018 as the heart of Tokyo's fish trade.

Which is the largest dry fish market in the world?

The largest dry fish market of Asia is situated at Jagiroad in Marigaon District. One can find there the variety of freshwater and sea fish that were mainly brought to the place from states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar.

What to do in Toyosu, Tokyo?

What is the largest fish market in Japan?

The Tsukiji Market is the largest fish market in the world, and as time has gone on it became one of the most authentic and special tourist attractions in Tokyo.

What is the best fish market in the world?

Can you visit Toyosu?

All buildings are connected with each other and Shijo-mae Station via walkways, and tourists can enter them along dedicated routes and view the action from observation windows that look onto the auction and wholesale halls for seafood and produce.

Is it still worth it to go to the Tsukiji Market?

Tsukiji Outer Market

The 'outer market' of Tsukiji is still intact and contains around 400 vibrant stores. The Tsukiji Market still attracts many locals and tourists as well as wholesalers for fresh and seasonal foods each day.

What day is the Tsukiji Fish Market closed?

Weekdays and Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, national holidays, and market closure days: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Is it worth going to Toyosu fish market?

The Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is similar to the old Tsukiji Outer Market, though newer. Both are clearly designed for tourists, so prices are a bit higher. It's still worth visiting in my opinion. Many of the famed sushi restaurants from the Outer Tsukiji Market opened up a branch at Toyosu during the move.

How early should you go to the Tsukiji fish 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. It gets crowded on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. You can get good deals for fresh food on Saturdays.

What's the best day to buy fish at the market?

Most seafood markets' busiest days are Thursday through Sunday, so that's when customers can expect to find the greatest variety. Staple items (like salmon, cod, shrimp, tuna, etc.) are likely to be available seven days per week at most markets.

Which station is best for Tsukiji fish market?

Tsukiji Fish Market is located in the Chuo Ward of Tokyo. To get there, take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to Tsukiji Station (Exit 1) or the Toei Oedo Line to Tsukiji Shijo Station (Exit A1). If you're in the mood for a scenic walk, it's about a 15-minute stroll from the upscale Ginza shopping district.

What to visit in Tokyo?

Is the fish market in Toyosu or Tsukiji?

Tsukiji is the OG—gritty, historic, and full of incredible food. The famous tuna auction moved to Toyosu in 2018, but the outer market is still alive with plenty of vendors slinging Japanese delicacies, including plenty of seafood. Toyosu is sleek, modern, and now home to the world's largest seafood auction.