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title: Complete Tuna Auction & Toyosu Market Tour with Fumi
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tokyo
country: Japan
price: 110
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 58
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [ja, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 26 of 45 (Food & Drink Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/complete-tuna-auction-toyosu-market-tour-with-fumi/
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# Complete Tuna Auction & Toyosu Market Tour with Fumi

**Guidekin's take:** See the tuna auction at Toyosu Fish Market from start to finish, with a sushi restaurant reservation arranged for your group. A licensed guide is included; breakfast and transport from your hotel to the market cost extra. 4.93 from 58 reviews at €110 per person for 4h–5h.

In our comparison: #26 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

If you want to experience the famous tuna auction and Japanese cuisine, the Toyosu Fish Market should be at the top of your Tokyo list. But many travelers don't know how to secure a spot. This tour, led by Fumi a guide with over 10 years of experience and strong market connections, ensures your space and reveals insider secrets.

Hotel pickup (Please see "Pickup details" below for conditions)

Watch the complete tuna auction from start to finish from the closest possible spot

Enjoy a sushi breakfast at Daiwa Sushi or Ichiba Sushi — your choice. Reservations included for groups of all sizes; no waiting in line. (meal not included)
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Explore the entire market including intermediate wholesale areas to sample and shop for authentic Japanese ingredients

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 04:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €110 per person
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 58 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Fumi
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Japanese, English
- Start times: 04:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.93 from 58 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 58.

- 5 stars: 56 (97%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise detailed auction explanations and sushi breakfasts; closer viewing is subject to a lottery.

**Praised:**
- Detailed explanations make the tuna auction and bidding process easier to understand
- Props and handouts make auction and food explanations easier to follow
- Sushi breakfasts are frequently praised for their quality
- Market visits add insights into Japanese food, ingredients and culture
- Advance communication helps travellers apply for the viewing lottery

**Complaints:**
- The very early start is difficult for some travellers
- Closer auction viewing depends on a lottery and is not guaranteed
- Breakfast and taxis are paid separately

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-06 to 2026-11-01); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Sushi reservation at Daiwa Sushi or Ichiba Sushi — no line, all group sizes. (meal not included)
- Government-licensed tour guide with over 10+ years of experience
- Hotel pickup (Please see "Pickup details" below for conditions)

## Not included

- Your transportation cost from your hotel to the market
- Breakfast price

## Itinerary

1. **Toyosu Market** (20m) - ◆ Explore the entire Toyosu Market with a nationally certified local expert guide Fumi, born and raised in Tokyo, with over 10 years of experience and strong local connections. ◆ Meeting at your hotel (around 4:30) Fumi will pick you up at your hotel. Enjoy a mini Tokyo tour...
2. **Toyosu Market** (1h 30m) - Tuna Auction Tour (5:00–6:30) Watch the complete auction process—from inspection to the bluefin finale at 6:30—from the closest spots, including the deck. We’ll enter right at opening to secure the best view.
3. **Toyosu Market** (2h 30m) - ◆Toyosu Market Tour (6:30–9:00) Fumi will lead you throughout the market, where you'll learn about the market, and Japanese food and culture. ●Enjoy a sushi breakfast at your choice of Daiwa Sushi or Ichiba Sushi, two of Toyosu Market's finest restaurants. Your seat is...
4. **◆At the end of the tour (around 9:00): Fumi will either put you in a cab and ...** (1m) - ◆At the end of the tour (around 9:00): Fumi will either put you in a cab and see you off, or take you to the nearest station Shijō-mae Station and see you off.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: Your guide will either put you in a cab and see you off, or take you to the nearest station and see you off.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour accepts up to 7 guests in total.
- Groups of 4 or more automatically become a private tour, with no limit on participants.

## Compared with other Food & Drink Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #26 of 45** | €110 | 4h–5h | 4.93 (58) | shared |
| [Tokyo West-Side Cycling & Food Tour](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-west-side-cycling-food-tour/?format=md) | €95 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (223) | shared |
| [Unlimited Local Night《ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK》Find SHINJUKU Hidden gem!](/japan/tokyo/tours/unlimited-local-night-all-you-can-drink-find-shinjuku-hidden-gem/?format=md) | €104 | 3h | 4.99 (173) | shared |
| [Eat and Drink Like a Local-Hidden Taverns & Ramen in Ueno, Tokyo](/japan/tokyo/tours/eat-and-drink-like-a-local-hidden-taverns-ramen-in-ueno-tokyo/?format=md) | €95 | 3h | 4.95 (1244) | shared |

Ranked #26 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €299, median €145; typical length 3h. 11 of 45 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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