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The Tokyo shortlist.
The 15 most popular shopping tours in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
2-hour Tsukiji Fish Market guided walk with a small group: temple intro, street-food tastings, and ingredient tips. Food costs extra.
Most Popular“Fabulous tour with guide Rie! She was knowledgeable, funny and friendly. The markets were an incredible experience. The food was delicious and the whole thing was a highlight of our trip to Japan. Thanks Rie!”
Tsukiji Outer Market street food tour in Tokyo with Wagyu skewers, sushi or seafood bowl, tastings, and cultural history in 3 hours.
“It was fun and interesting. Our guide was so friendly and did a great job giving us insights into the food and culture of the fish market. Highly recommend”
Learn nigiri and maki with a pro chef in Tsukiji. Hands-on sushi class in Tokyo with fresh market fish, tea, and dashi.
“It was very entertaining and enjoyable! Definitely recommend!”
Guided walk through Tsukiji Outer Market with an English guide for $17 in 2 hours. Taste seafood, learn vendor stories, bring cash.
“Great Tour and delicious food, Yayoi was a great guide.”
Private Toyosu tuna auction and Tsukiji Outer Market tour. Watch bluefin bidding, shop knives and matcha tools, taste local street food in 3 hours.
“Mayumi was a lovely guide! She was very knowledgeable and had great recommendations for us at both Toyosu Market and Tsukiji. She made pick up and transportation very easy even though we had to be there at 5AM! I would highly recommend this tour.”
Toyosu bluefin tuna auction with audio signal decoding, fresh seafood breakfast, then a Tsukiji market stroll for local flavor.
“The tour was great. Very informative and was interesting to see things that we might have missed if we didn't have a guide.”
Walk Tsukiji at breakfast with an English guide and 7 tastings. See wholesalers work, plus temple sights and dashi.
“We had a wonderful time! Our guides were so sweet - they ensured we got to taste several different specialties of the fish market, we learned a bit, and enjoyed meeting the others in our tour group. The guides waited in long lines for us while we explored the market and helped translate to ensure…”
One day tour from Shinjuku to Lake Kawaguchi, Shikido matcha-making, Arakurayama Fuji views, Gotemba outlets, and optional onsen.
“Liked all the sites and information the guide told.”
A small-group morning walk through Tsukiji Outer Market, shrine rituals, and sushi history, with tastings from sushi to wagashi.
“This was our first activity for our first morning in Tokyo and Mikki made it a perfect start to our trip. We learned a lot more (and tried a lot more) than we would just walking through the market.”
Tsukiji Outer Market snacks and stories, Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple calm, then Edo gardens at Hama-rikyu with skyline views.
“We enjoyed the trip to Evora with the wine tasting experience in Monsaraz. We were disappointed that a lot of restaurants were closed in Monsaraz on Monday’s so the two places that were open had at least a 1.5 hour wait for a table. The restaurants have such a beautiful view of the area and…”
A small-group Tsukiji Outer Market tour with English guidance, backstreet shop tips, and a proper sashimi tasting of seasonal Tokyo flavors.
“It was a fun tour! Our guide was great and the sashimi was amazing and a lot more than I thought a tasting was going to offer. Would highly recommend.”
Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Asakusa in a 4.5-hour morning tour with an English guide, photos, and key entry fees.
“So fun, refreshing, and informative!! Will recommend to anyone that wants to experience the rich spiritual depth of the beautiful Japanese culture!”
Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with a guide, taste 9 local specialties for lunch, and start at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple.
“The tour was perfect. Tomoko showed us around the market in a relaxed, informative, and fuss-free manner. She was even happy to queue for us at food stalls while we explored the market, and brought food boxes / cleaning wipes to help us stay organized and tidy through the tour. Even though I've been to…”
Private Tsukiji food tour with 3 included street bites plus shrine and temple stops, guided in English or Japanese for $49.
“Private tour with small group.”
Private walk from Tsukiji to Ginza and Odaiba, with Yurikamome monorail, green tea, seafood sights, and Bay views in 4–5 hours.
“I had an incredible experience on the Tokyo Skyline Private Walking Tour! My guide Jero was knowledgeable and friendly, taking us through the shopping district Ginza and the amazing Odaiba area. Highlights included seeing the iconic Statue Read more”
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