Inside Tokyo’s Kitchen: Tsukiji Market, Food & Culture Tour
Overview
Stroll through Tokyo’s kitchen and delight in the tastes, smells, and sights of the world’s most famous fish market. Discover new flavor sensations and find out more about the people that work here. Learn about the fascinating history of Sushi as well as about the unique connection between the Fish Market, Buddhist belief and Shinto spirit. This experience is about more than tasting—it’s about truly understanding the culture and stories that make Tokyo’s cuisine so special.
What's Included
- Explore the iconic Tsukiji Outer Market — a must on any Tokyo bucket list
- Savor freshly made sushi, local snacks, and charming wagashi sweets
- Visit the beautifully unique Namiyoke Inari Shrine
- Get insider tips on Tokyo’s best eats, sights, and hidden gems from your expert guide
- Enjoy a guided stroll through the lively outer market with a friendly local guide
- Drinks and additional food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Meeting Location
4 Chome-12 Ginza
Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
4 Chome-13 Tsukiji
Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
Tsukiji Fish Market, accessible on Tsukiji Station, Hibiya Tokyo Metro Line
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Kabuki Inari Shrine
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tsukiji Outer Market
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Namiyoke Inari Shrine
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available on this tour, though the food selection is limited.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under 6 can join for free.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes, as the inner market floors can be wet. Sneakers are recommended.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- Explore the iconic Tsukiji Outer Market — a must on any Tokyo bucket list.
- Savor freshly made sushi, local snacks, and charming wagashi sweets.
- Visit the beautifully unique Namiyoke Inari Shrine.
- Get insider tips on Tokyo’s best eats, sights, and hidden gems from your expert guide.
- Enjoy a guided stroll through the lively outer market with a friendly local guide.
- Drinks and additional food.
- Tips/gratuities for your guide.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Inside Tokyo’s Kitchen: Tsukiji Market, Food & Culture Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Inside Tokyo’s Kitchen: Tsukiji Market, Food & Culture Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Explore the iconic Tsukiji Outer Market — a must on any Tokyo bucket list
- Savor freshly made sushi, local snacks, and charming wagashi sweets
- Visit the beautifully unique Namiyoke Inari Shrine
- Get insider tips on Tokyo’s best eats, sights, and hidden gems from your expert guide
- Enjoy a guided stroll through the lively outer market with a friendly local guide
- Drinks and additional food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available on this tour, though the food selection is limited.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under 6 can join for free.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes, as the inner market floors can be wet. Sneakers are recommended.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
