Tokyo: Toyosu Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Market Guided Walking Tour

The Toyosu Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Market Guided Walking Tour takes visitors through two of Tokyo's most significant food sites in a single morning. Toyosu Market, which replaced the original Tsukiji wholesale market in 2018, hosts the famous pre-dawn tuna auctions where whole bluefin tuna are graded and sold to buyers from restaurants and traders across Japan. The guided format gives access to the auction viewing gallery, where the scale and speed of the bidding process becomes clear.

From Toyosu, the tour continues to the outer Tsukiji market area, still active with seafood stalls, tamagoyaki vendors, and specialist kitchen suppliers. Guides cover the history of both sites and the role each plays in Tokyo's broader food culture. Tickets cover guided commentary throughout, with the tour typically running in the early morning to align with auction schedules.