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title: "Master the art of Sushi : Toyosu Market Tour & Tuna Cutting"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tokyo
country: Japan
price: 289
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 70
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 23 of 45 (Food & Drink Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/master-the-art-of-sushi-toyosu-market-tour-tuna-cutting/
---

# Master the art of Sushi : Toyosu Market Tour & Tuna Cutting

**Guidekin's take:** Combine a Toyosu Market visit, tuna cutting and sushi making in a small shared group of up to six guests. Tuna, sushi and guiding are included; subway or bus fares during the tour are paid separately. 4.94 from 70 reviews at €289 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #23 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Japan’s world-renowned sushi culture. This is not just a sushi-making class—it’s an exclusive backstage pass to the secrets of Japan’s most iconic culinary art.

With only a max number of 6 guests per tour, this provides you with VIP experience with an expert guide to show you around the historic markets.

•Access the World’s Greatest Fish Market
Step inside the legendary Toyosu Market, a place off-limits to regular tourists. With your guide, explore the bustling wholesale market and witness the vibrant energy of Japan’s seafood trade.

•Compare Two Iconic Markets
Visit both Toyosu and Tsukiji Market, gaining a unique perspective on Japan’s evolving fish market culture.

•Cut Tuna Like a Pro
Experience the rare privilege of cutting a block of fresh tuna—a skill so specialized that even sushi apprentices in Japan must train for years before being allowed to touch it.

•Under the guidance of a sushi chef, craft Your Own Sushi.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €289 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 70 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Japan Food Journey
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.94 from 70 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 69 of 70.

- 5 stars: 67 (96%)
- 4 stars: 2 (3%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise access to working markets and the sushi lesson; the market visits can feel brief.

**Praised:**
- Visits to working fish market stalls and explanations of the trade
- Helpful guides who explain the markets and recommend food stops
- Practical tuna cutting and sushi making with clear chef instruction
- Eating the sushi made in class, with extra dishes prepared by the chef
- Patient guidance that keeps children involved in the activities

**Complaints:**
- Limited time to explore the fish markets

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-03-02 to 2026-11-04); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- English Guide
- It comes with tuna and sushi made by ourselves.

## Not included

- Transportation within the tour is by subway or bus. The cost of such transportation is not included.

## Itinerary

1. **Toyosu Market** (45m) - You can visit the Toyosu wholesaler market with a guide. Purchase fish at the wholesaler.
2. **Tsukiji Jogai Market** (1h; admission included) - In Tsukiji, you will visit various stores while eating and walking around. While enjoying shopping and eating, you can experience the differences between Tsukiji and Toyosu Market.（ Including travel time）
3. **Azabujuban** (1h 30m) - You will experience the process of cutting tuna and nigiri sushi with a sushi chef at a Japanese restaurant. You will be able to compare different parts of the tuna and try different ways of eating tuna. You will also learn how to make sushi from the chef.（ Including travel time）

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
- Departures: 07:00
- 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.

## Meeting point

We will have a company sign.

Ends: This tour ends at Azabujuban.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Food & Drink Tours

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|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #23 of 45** | €289 | 4h | 4.94 (70) | shared |
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| [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 #23 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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