A Tour Through Tokyo's Kitchen (with World's Most Famous Fish Market

Stroll through Tokyo’s kitchen and delight in the tastes, smells, and sights of the world’s most famous fish market. Discover new flavour sensations and find out more about the people who 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.

Spend your morning with us exploring the famous Tsukiji Fish Market.We will start by wandering through Tsukiji’s market, which is brimming with vibrant food stalls and retail shops. This is the place to be if you’re looking for the freshest and, dare we say, most delicious sushi breakfast one could ever hope for! The wholesale portion of the market where the famous tuna auction takes place has moved from the original Tsukiji site, a few kilometres across the water, to Toyosu, but Tsukiji is still the best place to check and try all the products sold in Toyosu. With over 2,500 tons and 450 types of fish coming through the wholesale market every day, you’re bound to come across some foods and fish you’ve never seen before. Squid jerky, anyone? Or perhaps omelette on a stick? No matter what kind of unusual snacks you may encounter, Tsukiji promises to be an experience for all five senses.

At each food stop, your guide will share the stories behind the ingredients, techniques, and traditions—like how ginger and wasabi enhance sushi, why dashi made from bonito flakes forms the base of Japanese cuisine, and how daifuku (mochi) expresses harmony through texture and simplicity. From rooftop terraces to stand-up sushi counters, this is Tokyo as locals live it: fast-paced, flavorful, and full of meaning.

During the tour, we’ll take a step back into Japanese history and experience authentic Japanese culture by visiting an impressive small shrine next to the fish market.As shrines are such a sacred place, observe locals before and after passing through a torii gate and learn the way to show respect before entering the main hall of the shrine yourself.

Before you go off on your own, don’t forget to ask your local guide for additional tips on where else to visit during your stay in Tokyo.