Tokyo: Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Market Gourmet Food Tour
- One audio guide per person, with clear professional explanations.
- On a private tour, you can witness the exciting tuna auction at the Tokyo Toyosu Market.
- Observe professional buyers carefully assess and bid on bluefin tuna.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the Japanese seafood industry and market operations.
- Taste local delicacies such as sushi, matcha, mochi, grilled eel, and tamagoyaki.
- Purchase Japanese knives, pottery, chopsticks, matcha whisks, and wasabi grinders.
What to expect
Tour Schedule This amazing tour lasts for 3.5 hours, starting at 5:00 AM and ending at 8:30 AM. With extensive experience, the guide will plan the shortest and most efficient route to make the most of your time, ensuring you don’t miss any of the core experiences.
Non-Operating Period Auctions are not held on Wednesdays, Sundays, and Japanese public holidays (please check the market website for details).
Important Reminder Please contact your guide in advance for travel advice (early morning subway/bus may not be running). Recommended hotels: Toyosu, Tsukiji, or Ginza areas.
Tuna Auction Viewing Lottery This is an optional service. To be eligible to participate in the first-floor lottery, please complete your tour booking before the 5th of the previous month. Lottery service is not available in December, and all visitors will view from the public observation deck on the 2nd floor, with a personalized audio guide to ensure high-quality commentary. Note: We can assist you in participating in the tuna auction VIP close-up viewing lottery (the lottery is random and has limited spots; 100% selection cannot be guaranteed).
On the day of the visit If you win the first-floor viewing opportunity, please bring your passport or ID. Regardless of the lottery results, each participant will receive a personalized audio guide for clear access to the guide’s commentary throughout the tour.
Reviews
I signed up for the English tour. Tim gave me an experience that was beyond expectation. He was attentive to details; reached out to me a day before the trip to finalise arrangements such as meeting point. Tim ensured that everyone was comfortable and explained the tuna auction process very clearly. Tsukiji market food trail was equally eye opening. Tim shared his insider views of value for money food and items. All in all, highly recommended trip with Tim who pampered us with food and drinks, evident of his hospitality.
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!
Great tour and guide. Definitely the way to see the auction. Market tour was good too. It was better with a guide.
Our tour lead Tim, did an amazing job showing us around, answering questions and made it a perfect morning!
Very informative and Enjoyable tour. Eon, our tour guide, is very accomodating and explains the history, process and practices of the Toyosu Tuna Auction. It is a plus that Eon gave us coffee, and strawberry & macha tea as gift. I highly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide. We were able to get a close up view of the auction since we won the lottery for that part.
Tim the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. taking care that we dont get lost in the croud and having the best spots to see.
Good to know
Remember to bring: Passport or ID card Cash Pre-trip information
- Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure. No refunds will be given for late arrivals/no-shows.
- Provide your WhatsApp number.
- Tuna auction times are fixed; market operations may vary.
- The menu is adjusted according to the daily availability of ingredients and restaurant opening hours.
- Wear comfortable shoes for long periods of walking.
- Some gourmet food tastings have age restrictions; please inquire in advance.
- Small group tour, moderate walking sections.
- Vegetarian, halal, or gluten-free diets cannot be provided.
- No photography or loud noises.
- The day trip does not include personal travel/accident insurance; please purchase if needed.
- Please wear light/warm clothing (it may be cold in the morning).
- The on-site tour guide determines the specific arrangements each day.
- Lottery participation: Apply before the 5th of the previous month.
- Only selected participants have access to the first floor; unselected participants can view from the second floor.
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