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Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide

4.8 · 229 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Japan Guide Agency Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Japanese, English
Start & pickup
05:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Watch the early morning tuna auction at Toyosu Market from a public space on the third floor, then visit Tsukiji on a private tour for your party.

A licensed guide is included; pickup is on foot, while food and transport cost extra. 4.78 from 229 reviews at €145 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #43 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €145 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo
  • The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor.
  • The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Observation Deck Ticket. Lottery for tickets must be applied for a month in advance.
  • Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food and drink, and Other personal expenses.
  • Private Vehicle
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'Itinerary' list.

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

4.8
229 ratings
Tripadvisor 167 · Viator 62

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 218 of 229

Star breakdown of all 229 ratings

5 stars
208 · 91%
4 stars
10 · 4%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
8 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the auction explanations, organisation and sushi breakfast; the very early start takes effort

Praised

  • Detailed explanations of the tuna auction and the fishing industry
  • Clear advance communication and punctual meetings
  • Fresh sushi breakfasts with explanations of different tuna cuts
  • Help finding market stalls and foods to try at Tsukiji
  • Guidance on where to stand and what to watch during the auction

Complaints

  • Getting up for the very early start takes effort

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 April 2026 to 2 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Main Entrance(South) of Toyosu Fish Market http://www.shijou.metro.tokyo.jp/toyosu/pdf/kenngaku/route-english.pdf
Departure
05:00 daily; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Japan Guide Agency; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food…

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #43 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. Compare all 45 Food & Drink Tours

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