Tsukiji Fish Market
For seafood lovers & foodiesTsukiji Fish Market in central Tokyo is a must-go for anyone that has a penchant for fishy delights. Over ten wholesale fish markets sell an array of seafood, some of which can be found in local sushi restaurants nearby. Early birds head to the tuna auction - on every morning - which also attracts hordes of tourists which is a sight in itself to see, but this giant in wholesaling is moving soon, so make sure you check it out while it's still there!
1. Tsukiji handles over 2,000 tonnes of marine products daily, and is a fantastic place to buy various fish and seafood in all shapes and, of course, sizes.
2. What’s better than amazingly fresh oysters? Enjoying them with a bottle of sake!
3. The market’s restaurants typically open at 5:00 in the morning, and attract many tourists with the offer of a sushi breakfast.
4. Not fond of that fishy smell? Stick to Tsukiji's outer market, which is packed with stalls selling specialty goods like pickles, himono (dried fish) and even sashimi knives.
5. The wholesale area consists of hundreds of small stands, where buyers and sellers hurry along narrow lanes bargaining for the best prices.
