Tsukiji Market Guide Tokyo

What’s Still at Tsukiji

The inner wholesale market moved to Toyosu in 2018, but the Tsukiji Outer Market (gaijō) remains one of Tokyo’s best food experiences — 400+ shops and restaurants best experienced at breakfast.

What to Eat

Tuna sashimi/sushi for breakfast: Multiple small sushi restaurants open from 5am. Fresh tuna, direct from auction. ¥1,500–4,000 for a full breakfast set.
Tamagoyaki: Sweet dashi-flavored omelette on a stick. ¥150–300. Multiple competing stalls.
Fresh oysters: Shucked on the spot with lemon. ¥200–350 each.
Uni (sea urchin) on rice: ¥800–1,500 at premium stalls.
Crab grilled over charcoal: Several stalls on the outer perimeter.

Tuna Auction (Now at Toyosu)

Apply online via Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market website for tourist slots. Extremely competitive and not guaranteed.

Best Visiting Time

Arrive 7–9am for the best experience — stalls set up, chefs at work, complete breakfast available. By 11am many fresh items are sold out.

Getting There

Walk from Higashi-Ginza (Hibiya/Asakusa Metro lines, 5 min) or taxi from Ginza. No direct station — nearest is Tsukijishijo on Oedo Line. — book via Kiwitaxi for the best deal.