Tsukiji Fish Market - Attractions in Tokyo

Located in central Tokyo, Tsukiji Central Wholesale Market is one of the major tourist attractions in Tokyo.

It is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world.

It handles over 2000 tons of marine products, with over 400 different varieties. It ranges from small sardines to huge tunas and from cheap seaweed to most costly caviar.

The market is open every days except Sundays and holidays.

You will find the unloading of tuna fish impressive. The incoming products are prepared and their value estimated for auction.

Tourists may watch the proceedings of the auction from a designated place. It is advisable to visit the Tsukiji Fish  market between 5.00am, when the tuna auction ends, to 9.00am when peak business is over.

You will find all sorts of food related goods, vegetables and fish for sale in an outside market just outside the wholesale market.

Wrap up your visit by having Sushi breakfast at a local restaurant.