The Tsukiji Outer Market is open on Saturdays (usually from 5 AM to 2 PM), making it a busy, popular time to visit for food and shopping. However, the market is generally closed on Sundays. Many restaurants and shops also close on national holidays and some Wednesdays.
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. Weekdays and Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you're not interested in the actual fish market/tuna auction and just want to check out the outer market for the food stalls, definitely consider going on a Wednesday to avoid the crowds if you absolutely must go. We went around 11am on Wednesday.
"Tsukiji market" is not a market anymore, it's a tourist attraction made of various restaurants, based on the outer market of the wholesale market that was dismantled from 2018. And it's closed on Sunday.
Large/chain restaurants and shops are open seven days a week. Small businesses will usually have a day off. Convenience stores are open 24/7. So in short, don't worry, Japan is definitely open seven days a week.
Plan to set aside an hour or two to explore the Tsukiji Fish Market. This will give you plenty of time to go on a food trip around the shops and stalls selling fresh seafood, vegetables, and special foods.
What to Wear. At Tsukiji Market, the floors are often wet and slippery, and bikes and carts are going here and there, so make sure to come with your safe shoes that cover your toes. No high-heeled shoes and sandals.
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.
It's a nice place to go during the mornings to see all the stalls coming alive. However, we went on a Sat which was not so pleasant with way too many people. The prices here are definitely way higher than other places in Japan that we have visted.
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