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About Tsukiji
As of October 2018 the world famous Tsukiji Market moved to nearby Toyosu; the world famous wholesale fish market is gone, and not a whole lot of sightseeing to do.
However, over 360 specialty shops have remained in the outer market since the big move including food stands and restaurants, food products and tools (kitchen tools and kitchenware).
And, there is Tsukiji Uogashi, home to roughly 100 seafood restaurants and stands selling sushi or seafood rice bowls.
Tourists are permitted to buy and walk around. If you’re a foodie or passionate about cooking, it’s worth visiting.
Looking back at Tsukiji’s history, the land area was originally part of Tokyo Bay, filled in and made into land during the 17th century.
Thereafter, land evolved into a temple town with the help of the Jodo-Shinshu (True Pure Land sect of Buddhism) building a temple and graveyards.
When the Meiji era (1868-1912) began, several facilities were established for the navy.
In 1923 the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 devastated the market group that once existed in Nihonbashi, leading them to gather at Tsukiji and establishing the Tsukiji Fish Market in 1935.
Up until October 2018, the market had been recognized as the world’s largest wholesale fish market.
Toyosu, Tsukiji, Tsukishima, and Odaiba are all near one another; visit them together to save time.
Recommendation
Enjoy good food and shopping!
Stores selling goods (non-restaurant establishments) prioritize selling to professionals buying items for their respective restaurants from 5 am to 9 am.
In fact, during this time, tourists who visit to take a look and maybe buy something small, can’t communicate in Japanese, are a nuisance.
It is recommended to visit after 9 o’clock, when you will be welcomed.
Access to Tsukiji
- 1 min. walk from Tsukijishijo Station A1 Exit on Toei Oedo Line.
- 1 min. walk from Tsukiji Station Exit 1, 2 on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
- 5 min. walk from Higashiginza Station Exit 5, 6 on Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line./ Toei Asakusa Line.
Food
Over 100 shops to choose from, but since you’re here, enjoy eating at one of the Sushi or seafood rice bowl shops.
Having said that, there is no denying the drop in quality of restaurants since Tsukiji Market moved to Toyosu Market, and taking with it popular, famous shops.
Shopping
The Outer Market
The outer market has around 300 specialty shops selling items, most of which are tableware and kitchen goods, to restaurant chefs and professionals. Some shops even sell snacks for you to eat while promenading. The general public is allowed to purchase from the above mentioned stores too, a treat for you cooking diehards who want […]
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| Address | 4-16-2, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
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| Access | 1 min. walk from Tsukijishijo[…] |
| Tel | 03-3542-1954 |
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Tsukiji Uogashi
Configured in the two buildings, Odawarabashi building and Kaikobashi building, are over 60 vendors selling fresh seafood and produce (vegetables and fruits). On the 3rd floor of Odawarabashi building is a food court style plaza open from morning to evening. Built in November 2016 the building is still new.
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| Address | 6-26-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
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| Access | 1 min. walk from Tsukijishijo[…] |
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