Tsukiji Outer Market
Bustling food market famous for fresh seafood.
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- Address
- 4 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku
- Hours
- 5:00-14:00 (shops vary)
- Price
- Free entry (food priced individually)
- Nearest station
- Tsukiji Station (Hibiya Line)
Best visited early morning; many shops close afternoon.
Stories from here
A First-Timer's Guide to the Tsukiji Outer Market
The tuna auctions left for Toyosu years ago, but nobody told the grilled scallops, the century-old knife shops, or the tamagoyaki stalls, which is why Tsukiji's outer market still feels like the real thing even after losing its most famous attraction.
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Why Tsukiji Moved: The Story Behind Tokyo's Fish Market Shift
Tsukiji's wholesale fish market moved to Toyosu in 2018 after decades of debate — driven by aging infrastructure and a contamination scandal on the new site.
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