What is the Tsukiji fish market close to?

Tsukiji Market (築地市場), is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. The nearest metro station is Tsukiji on Hibiya line. As the metro didn't start until 05:10, we decided to take a taxi to get there.
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What is near the Tsukiji fish market?

  • Tsukiji Jogai Market.
  • Tsukiji Fish Market.
  • Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple.
  • Namiyoke Inari Shrine.
  • Kachidoki Bridge.
  • Tsukiji Nippon Fish Port Market.
  • Chirori Memorial.
  • Kachidoki Bridge Museum.
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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.
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Which fish market is best to visit in Tokyo?

Tsukiji Market and Toyosu Market. These two representative fish markets in Tokyo are places that could be called "Tokyo's kitchen," where you can experience fresh seafood and unique market culture.
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Is it still worth it to go to the Tsukiji Market?

Tsukiji market is still worth a tour, just walk around and feel the atmosphere before the whole historical area disappears to redevelopment.
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Is the Tsukiji Market cash only?

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

Toyosu Market (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) opened in October 2018 on the man-made island of Toyosu in the Bay of Tokyo. It took over the wholesale business from the aging Tsukiji Market and provides tourists with an opportunity to observe the market action and to dine at restaurants across its large, modern premises.
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What is the best day of the week to go to Tsukiji Market?

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. Many stores are open until around 2:00 pm on this day.
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What's in Ueno Park?

A park of culture, temples, an expansive zoo and springtime cherry blossom
  • The park's art, science, and history museums.
  • Shinobazu Pond with Bentendo hall in the middle.
  • The statue of Saigo Takamori, "last true samurai"
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How early should I go to Tsukiji?

To get the most out of it, the best 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.
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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.
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Can you eat at Toyosu Fish Market?

Restaurants in Toyosu Fish Market. There are around 40 food stalls within the wholesale fish building alone at Toyosu Fish Market, with even more spread across the other two buildings. Each offers a variety of dining options, opening early to serve local workers and closing by early afternoon.
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Is Ginza near Tsukiji?

Ginza and Tsukiji are two districts with completely different attractions, yet only a 15-minute walk apart.
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What day is the Tsukiji Market 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.
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Which district is Tsukiji Market in?

It's located in the Tsukiji District of Tokyo, which is a decent walk south of Ginza and southeast of Shimbashi or Shiodome. It's easily paired with a visit to Ginza, Hama Rikyu Gardens or a trip up the Sumida-gawa River on one of the tourist boats.
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Which fish market should I go to 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.
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Where is the biggest fish market in the world?

Toyosu, where Mr Yamazaki has worked since it opened, is the biggest fish market in the world. It employs around 42,000 people and shifts more than a quarter of all fish sold in Japan, worth ¥2bn ($12.9m) on an average day. It is central to Japanese cuisine—and not just in Japan.
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Where should I stay in Tokyo?

While there are hotels everywhere in the city, you should definitely try to stay in one of the city's main urban hubs on the JR Yamanote loop line. The best places to stay are: Shinjuku, the Tokyo Station Area, Ginza, Marunouchi or Roppongi. For details, see my Where to Stay in Tokyo page.
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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.
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Can you eat at the Tsukiji Fish 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.
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What products are sold at Tsukiji Markets?

The outer market (jōgai-shijō) is a mixture of wholesale and retail shops that sell Japanese kitchen tools, restaurant supplies, groceries, and seafood, and many restaurants, especially sushi restaurants. Most of the shops in the outer market closed by the early afternoon.
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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.
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What is the nearest station to Toyosu Market?

The closest station to the Toyosu Market is Shijo-mae Station on the Yurikamome Line, and there is a passageway that takes you directly to the market from the station. Note, however, that the trains aren't running yet when the market opens at 5 AM, so you'll have to take a taxi if you want to arrive that early.
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Is Toyosu fish auction worth it?

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.
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