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Tokyo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular shopping tours in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Walk Tsukiji with a guide for dashi snacks, uni and Wagyu skewers, then finish with sushi or a seafood bowl and temple views.
Most Popular“My wife and I did the food tour with Hedeki and could not have had more fun! He was very polite and knowledgeable. He knew where all the good food was! If you’re looking for a food tour look no further than Hedeki, you will have a great time!”
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market food walk with a local guide, temple start, and choose-your-own tastings in about 2 hours.
“I booked this tour the morning of- knowing i’d have a good enough time walking around fish market on my own but having a feeling there could be some benefit to being guided/ and I am SO glad I booked it. Haydn brought SO MUCH - Read more”
Tsukiji Fish Market guided walk with temple start and optional street-food tastings. Small group, English guide, photos included.
“Amazing tour! it is really nice to go with a local. He shared info about the history and gave us very useful recommendations. it was very fun to do it. Really recommended!”
Tsukiji outer market tour plus hands-on sushi making with a pro chef. See seafood from catch to counter, then eat your nigiri.
“So much fun! Informative and we explore past the fish market into a close by temple, great way to learn about some of the spiritual parts of Japanese culture as well as the food and history of the market”
A 3-hour Tsukiji Outer Market food tour with wagyu skewers, sushi or a seafood bowl, and cultural context, led by an English guide.
“Our Guide Shun was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and very entertaining! We had the best day!!! Thank you so much!!!”
A small-group Tsukiji Fish Market street food and culture walk with a fish-cutting show, temple stop, and guided tastings for $33.
“She spoke so quietly that it was almost impossible to hear her most of the time, especially with the crowds around. I told her I couldn’t be in the sun, but she didn’t seem to care and kept making stops in under the sun, eveb if there were spots Read more”
Small-group Tsukiji Outer Market food walk with seafood samples, included lunch, and a Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine. 3 hours.
“Our guide was great and helpful. While the Tsukiji market is now only made of souvenir shops and food stalls, our guide made sure to show us some adjacent wet fish markets that operated nearby to really see the live seafood. Tour included Read more”
Learn sushi like a pro in Tsukiji, with a chef-led workshop, fresh market ingredients, Japanese knife skills, and the sushi you make to eat.
“Such a great experience learning about sushi making and the history of sushi. The chef was incredible experienced, friendly and clearly is a master of sushi making. I would definitely recommend this activity, because the sushi you make is so fresh and delicious! And this is coming from someone who doesn't normally eat raw fish!”
A 2.5-hour small-group food walk through Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market with 5–8 tastings and a guide who keeps you on track.
“What a great tour, definitely the best one we have been on in Tokyo. Keiko was so knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into the history and how things work at the fish markets along with all the different fresh seafood we ate along the way. Us and Our toddlers loved it. We did…”
Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide, then make washoku classics at ABC Cooking Studio, with lunch and drink options.
“Shitomi was a great guide. Her English was great, and she was funny and informative. We had a fun time exploring the market and tasting different foods, and we loved learning to make several traditional Japanese dishes at the cooking studio.”
A 2-hour guided Tsukiji street-food walk with Hongwanji Temple, tuna and wagyu tastings, and a fresh wasabi set for $22.
“We had a great time! lots of delicious food and our guide George was absolutely great! Showed us many nice and delicious traditional food stops and other great places for shopping ceramics and many amazing other stops. thank you for the amazing tour!”
Tokyo washoku class that starts at a real supermarket, then teaches knife skills and dishes like maki sushi and miso soup with take-home recipes.
“Had the greatest time making delicious foods with Yuri! She is full of knowledge about Japanese cuisine and showes alot of passion for what she does! She was super kind and showed me in detail how to make the different types of food, and also gave me the recipes so I can recreate it at…”
Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with an English guide, learn Japan’s seafood culture, and taste smart picks at stalls near Tsukiji Station.
“Our guide Shingo was wonderful. Very happy at the end”
Private Toyosu and Tsukiji morning: watch bluefin tuna auctions, shop knives and matcha tools, then snack on sushi and street food.
“Yumi was a really wonderful, informative and friendly guide thru Toyosu and Tsukiji markets. She was punctual, efficient, and welcoming. We learned so much about the tuna auction, related Japanese history, and she gave us helpful pointers on where and what to eat in the market. We would recommend the tour, and Yumi as your…”
Watch tuna auction signal calls, eat a Toyosu seafood breakfast, then explore Tsukiji stalls with a guide and audio commentary.
“Tim was an amazing tour guide. We had the best viewing position because the guide emphasized that we arrive early. He was very knowledgeable about Japanese history and the workings of the tuna auction. What I liked most was that he added his personal recommendations and provided precautions to common tourist traps. Overall, if you’re…”
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