The tuna auction at Toyosu runs in the small hours, roughly 5:30 to 6:30am, and you watch it through glass from a gallery above the floor. Follow it with a sushi breakfast, then wander back to Tsukiji’s outer market once it wakes up.
Discover Tokyo’s seafood scene with a private tour of Toyosu & Tsukiji Markets, including the iconic tuna auction, food tastings, and market insights.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Loved this tour! Sachiyo was prompt, organized, informative, and very friendly. Our whole family enjoyed having her as our guide. She was knowledgable of both markets and showed us all the best places to go after the auction. I would definitely recommend this activity and…”
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191 reviews3 hoursFrom $153by MACHI TOUR JAPAN
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Discover Tokyo’s seafood scene with a guided tour of Toyosu and Tsukiji markets, witnessing the bluefin tuna auction, enjoying fresh breakfast, and exploring lively stalls.
★ 4.8“We we finally got to do the fish market tour, including auction! It was terrific. Totally worth it. Our guide, Tim was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and a great communicator. Really glad we did this.”
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187 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $122by JRT Group
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Join a government-licensed guide on a mouthwatering Tsukiji food tour and explore the vibrant Toyosu Market. Uncover culinary treasures and indulge in an unforgettable experience.
★ 5.0“Hiro our guide was great , met us at the hotel and took us to the markets ..... very knowledgable guide and very pleasent person He took us to a great Sushi restaurant to finish the tour ,,,,,,,,,,,,the food markets are very interesting”
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158 reviewsFrom $109.01by Japan Guide Agency
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Discover the adrenaline rush of the Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and indulge in a Tsukiji Food Tour with a licensed guide. Uncover the secrets of Tokyo's culinary scene!
★ 4.5“Goreilo was great! He explained the tuna action process perfectly! His English was great. We really enjoyed spending the morning with him and would highly recommend his tour!”
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146 reviewsFrom $148.65by Japan Guide Agency
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Discover Tokyo's iconic tuna auction at Toyosu Market with VIP, exclusive, or standard views, plus a fresh seafood breakfast—an authentic marine experience.
★ 4.8“I would highly recommend this tour. Rabia was a great guide and this was a very unique experience. It was very cool to go down to the wholesaler floor and see them prepare the tuna. Breakfast was delicious.”
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97 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $141by Yummy Guide inc.
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Discover the secrets of Tokyo's Toyosu Market and learn the art of tuna cutting in this immersive small group guided tour. Don't miss out!
★ 5.0“Fun experience although I felt it was a bit overpriced. Also didn’t realize that we would need to spend over an hour traveling on public transportation between destinations. Wish it was disclosed. The guide was very friendly and sushi making was enjoyable.”
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60 reviewsFrom $297.23by Japan Food Journey
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See Toyosu’s bluefin tuna auction, learn its hand signals, eat a market breakfast, then browse Tsukiji with an English-speaking guide.
★ 4.9“Our tour guide, Nick, was excellent! His explanations were clear and engaging, and he was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all our questions. We had a wonderful time chatting with him. The activity ended at 9:10 PM, and Nick remained energetic until the very last moment, which…”
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38 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $118.15
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Discover the electrifying world of Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market and witness the thrilling Tuna Auction. Join our guided tour for an unforgettable seafood adventure!
★ 5.0“Our family had an unbelievably incredible day at the Toyosu market thanks to our guide Fumi. Due to early tour times required of the destination we began our day bright and early with Fumi meeting us curbside of our hotel with taxis waitiRead more”
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36 reviewsFrom $125.19by Fumi
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Discover the secrets of Japan's famous Tuna Auction at Toyosu Market. Join our qualified guide for an early morning tour of Tsukiji Outer Market. Don't miss out!
★ 5.0“Very different than the original version. We hadn't been there in 15 years. What replaced a pretty unique experience being part of the up front witness of the tuna auction and then walking outside to indulge in fresh tuna and assorted seaRead more”
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16 reviewsFrom $216.77by Office Zipang
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Watch Toyosu’s bluefin tuna auction, learn how Tokyo’s seafood trade works, then browse Tsukiji’s food stalls and kitchenware with a local guide.
★ 5.0“Excellent tour! Everything was well organized, and our guide took care of every detail. We really appreciated the thoughtful touches, especially the morning coffee. The tour was interesting, enjoyable, and professionally guided. Highly recommended!”
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11 reviewsFrom $118.25
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Discover Tokyo through a 3-hour guided tour featuring immersive digital art at teamLab Planets and authentic food experiences at Toyosu Market.
★ 3.7“The guide Rintaro, was knowledgeable and speaks well in English. He was not only knowledgeable but helpful and go beyond his duty to make sure we are comfortable and give recommend for good food in Tokyo. We will recommend this tour and especially ơur guide…”
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6 reviews3 hoursFrom $121by Actors
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Mystery unfolds as visitors delve into the vibrant tapestry of flavors at the Japan Tsukiji Fish Market and Temari Sushi Making Experience.
★ 5.0“The Sushi was from the Tsukiji market bought the same day. We learnt how to make three different types of sushi, thick roll sushi, chirashi sushi and tamari sushi which I think I can make at home. We didn’t know that the tea ceremony was…”
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5 reviewsFrom $78.04by VAS
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See Toyosu’s tuna auction from a public gallery, then explore Tsukiji with a guide on this early-morning Tokyo food tour.
★ 5.0“We had an amazing tour day with the amazing tour guide Mr Kei. He was perfect in every way and made the tour entertaining”
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4 reviews3 hoursFrom $354.75
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Discover the excitement of Japan’s tuna auctions with this early-morning tour of Toyosu and Tsukiji markets, including expert guides and cultural insights.
★ 5.0“Excellent guide. Informative. Patient. The tour begins early and runs until about 9 am. Two adults and three teens enjoyed it.”
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3 reviewsFrom $480.00by MY Travel Consulting
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Discover Tokyo's blend of modern art and traditional cuisine with this 3-hour guided tour of teamLab Planets and Toyosu Fish Market—an engaging cultural experience.
From $144.57by JAPAN TRAVEL STAGE
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