Tsukiji Outer Market
Market · Tsukiji, Tokyo

Tsukiji Outer Market

Photo: Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Tsukiji Outer Market consists of shops and stalls around the former inner wholesale market site. It focuses on retail sales of seafood, vegetables and tools. Visitors should note active preparation areas and small eateries serving items like sushi and tamagoyaki.

On day 3 of Tokyo: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Early morning for busiest stalls
Getting there
Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Line

Itineraries with Tsukiji Outer Market

Day 3 of Tokyo: Weekend Escape

Tsukiji, Ginza and the palace

How Tsukiji Outer Market fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Tsukiji Outer MarketTsukiji
  2. 10:30Imperial Palace East GardensChiyoda
  3. 13:00Tokyo StationMarunouchi
  4. 15:00GinzaGinza
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Tsukiji Outer Market questions

Is Tsukiji Outer Market the same as the old fish auction?

No. The auction moved to Toyosu Market. Tsukiji Outer Market continues as a retail area for shoppers.

What food should visitors try at Tsukiji Outer Market?

Fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and grilled seafood are common at the stalls. Many counters use seafood from the surrounding shops.

Does Tsukiji Outer Market close on certain days?

It closes on some Wednesdays and Sundays. Confirm the schedule in advance as it varies.

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