--- title: Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 145 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 229 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 43 of 45 (Food & Drink Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/toyosu-tuna-auction-tsukiji-local-food-tour-licensed-guide/ --- # Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide **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 (table below). ## Overview Eat and shop like a Japanese local and immerse yourself in this food-themed trip inside both of Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji. Quite possibly the best places to get a sense of Japanese culinary culture! Meet up with your guide at your hotel or Toyosu Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the early morning tuna auction. With all this walking, you learn about the market’s history and why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients. After the tour, you can stay in the market to enjoy the rest of your breakfast or lunch at your leisure. Note*1: The tuna auction is viewed from a public space on the third floor. We ask that your be aware that Toyosu is a place of business. To keep fish sanitary for consumption, you cannot enter the main auction floor. The tuna auction length varies daily due. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 05:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €145 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 229 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Japan Guide Agency - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 05:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.78 from 229 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 218 of 229. - 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 (2026-04-22 to 2026-11-02); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's 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 ## Not included - 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. ## Itinerary 1. **Meet your guide at selected pick up point** (30m) - (Pick up point should be within Tokyo area) 2. **Toyosu Market** (1h) - (豊洲市場, Toyosu Shijō) opened on October 11, 2018 on the man-made island of Toyosu in the Bay of Tokyo. It took over the wholesale business from the aging Tsukiji Market and provides tourists with an opportunity to observe the market action and to dine at restaurants across its... 3. **Tsukiji Fish Market** (1h) - Tsukiji is the old fish market of Japan! It is full of delicious and unique foods. Locals and tourists alike come to enjoy the great selection here! Be sure to purchase something while you are here to support the local business! Tsukiji may not be available in December/start... 4. **Tokyo** (30m) - Tour ends at Toyosu or Tsukiji fish market or desired place within Tokyo area. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:00 - 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 Main Entrance(South) of Toyosu Fish Market http://www.shijou.metro.tokyo.jp/toyosu/pdf/kenngaku/route-english.pdf Ends: Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This is an early morning (5:00 am) start tour for the Tuna auction - This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. - If you apply for the lottery to view the tuna auction from the observation deck, please note that the maximum number of participants per group is five. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €290 | €145 | | 4 | €288 | €72 | | 6 | €348 | €58 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food & Drink Tours start at €90 per person. ## Compared with other Food & Drink Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #43 of 45** | €145 | 3h | 4.78 (229) | private | | [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 #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. 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