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Shinjuku cityscape — Toyosu and Tsukiji fish market overview

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Contents📖 ~4 min read
  • 30-Second Answer
  • 🐟 Top 15 Toyosu & Tsukiji Shops
  • 💰 Pricing Breakdown
  • 🌐 Visitor Support
  • ⏰ Schedule
  • 💳 Payment Methods
  • ⚠️ Important Notes
  • 5 Common Visitor Mistakes
  • Pre-Departure Checklist
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Toyosu & Tsukiji Fish Market Complete Guide — Top 15

⚡ 30-second answer: Top 15 spots across Toyosu Inner Market and Tsukiji Outer Market. Breakfast sushi ¥3,000-8,000, seafood bowl ¥2,500-6,000, free tuna auction viewing, wholesale ¥1,000-30,000. Opens at 5 AM with established tourist routes — a must-visit Tokyo food destination.

Quick Reference Value
Breakfast sushi ¥3,000-8,000
Seafood bowl ¥2,500-6,000
Wholesale shopping ¥1,000-30,000
Hours 5:00-14:00
Last verified June 2026

30-Second Answer

In 2018, the Tsukiji Inner Market (wholesale) relocated to Toyosu; the Tsukiji Outer Market (retail and dining) continues at the original Tsukiji location. Toyosu hosts the tuna auction viewing and beloved sushi names like Sushi Dai, Daiwa Sushi, and Tenfusa from early morning. The Outer Market packs over 400 sushi, seafood bowl, tamagoyaki, sashimi, dry goods, and knife shops into Tokyo's go-to breakfast strip. Sushi lunch runs ¥3,000-8,000, seafood bowls ¥2,500-6,000, with wholesale fish at wholesale prices. Toyosu starts at ¥3,000, the Outer Market from ¥1,000.

🐟 Top 15 Toyosu & Tsukiji Shops

# Shop Location Signature Price range
1 Sushi Dai Toyosu Inner Omakase sushi ¥4,800-6,000
2 Daiwa Sushi Toyosu Inner Omakase nigiri ¥5,000-7,000
3 Tenfusa Toyosu Inner Tendon, tempura set ¥1,800-3,500
4 Bentomi Sushi Toyosu Inner Edomae sushi ¥4,000-6,000
5 Yachiyo Toyosu Inner Fried prawn set ¥2,500-4,000
6 Sushi Sei Tsukiji Outer Edomae standard-bearer ¥4,000-10,000
7 Tsukiji Itadori Bekkan Tsukiji Outer Seafood hitsumabushi ¥3,500-5,500
8 Sushikuni Tsukiji Outer Omakase nigiri ¥4,500-8,000
9 Tsukiji Yamacho Tsukiji Outer Dashi-maki egg skewer ¥150-300
10 Marutake Tsukiji Outer Terry Ito family tamagoyaki ¥200-1,000
11 Tsukiji Fujimura Tsukiji Outer Tuna-specialist bowl ¥2,500-5,000
12 Kitsuneya Tsukiji Outer Hormone bowl ¥1,000-1,500
13 Tsukiji Kaisendon Oedo Tsukiji Outer Overflowing seafood bowl ¥2,800-4,500
14 Tsukiji Soratsuki Tsukiji Outer Strawberry daifuku ¥600-1,200
15 Aritsugu (knives) Tsukiji Outer Japanese knives ¥10,000-80,000

💰 Pricing Breakdown

Toyosu and Tsukiji typically price out as:

  • Sushi omakase: ¥4,000-8,000 (10-12 pieces)
  • Edomae nigiri à la carte: ¥200-1,500 per piece
  • Seafood bowl: ¥2,500-6,000
  • Tuna bowl: ¥3,000-7,000
  • Tendon / tempura set: ¥1,800-3,500
  • Walking food: ¥150-1,500 per item
  • Tamagoyaki skewer: ¥800-1,200
  • Tuna sashimi block 200g: ¥1,500-5,000
  • Japanese knives (nakiri, santoku): ¥10,000-30,000
  • Premium dashi and dry goods: ¥1,000-5,000

Breakfast runs ¥3,000-6,000 per person; with shopping, expect ¥5,000-30,000.

🌐 Visitor Support

Toyosu has an English website, English signage, and detailed maps. Klook and Viator sell "Toyosu market + sushi tour" packages at ¥8,000-15,000. English support varies by shop in the Outer Market, but photo menus and pointing work well. Aritsugu (knives) and the dry goods shops handle English transactions and international shipping. Toyosu's tuna auction viewing requires advance booking (free, official site, 5:45-6:15). Card and e-money acceptance is expanding, but keep ¥5,000-10,000 in cash on hand.

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⏰ Schedule

  • Toyosu Market opens: 5:00 (public areas)
  • Tuna auction viewing: 5:45-6:15 (lottery booking)
  • Toyosu sushi opens: 5:30-7:00
  • Toyosu sushi last order: around 13:00
  • Tsukiji Outer opens: 5:00-7:00 (shop-dependent)
  • Tsukiji sushi last order: around 14:00
  • Street food stalls: 7:00-15:00
  • Closed days: Sundays, holidays, irregular Wednesdays (verify)
  • Peak crowds: 8:00-11:00

The textbook plan: arrive 6-7 AM to skip lines and catch the auction.

💳 Payment Methods

  • Cash: every shop
  • Credit cards: sushi shops and tourist-oriented spots accept Visa / Mastercard / JCB
  • Foreign-issued cards: over half accepted
  • E-money: Suica / PayPay growing
  • Walking food stalls: cash-heavy
  • Knife and dry goods shops: card and international shipping OK
  • ATM: Toyosu station, Tsukiji station, convenience stores
  • Tax-free: knives and goods over ¥5,000

For high-value purchases (knives, wholesale), Wise or Revolut delivers FX savings.

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Closed days: many Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays — check the official calendar
  • Early access: the Yurikamome line's first train is 5:14
  • Boots recommended: the inner market floors are wet
  • Photography: some auction and sales areas are restricted
  • Eat-in-place stalls: stand and eat at the stall — walking with food is taboo
  • Lines: Sushi Dai and Daiwa Sushi can mean 1-3 hour waits
  • Refrigerated takeaway: use ice packs or chilled delivery

5 Common Visitor Mistakes

  1. Not knowing about Wednesday closures: arriving to find everything shut
  2. Arriving at noon: many shops close at 14:00
  3. Skipping auction booking: tuna auction is lottery-only
  4. Assuming cards work: walking food stalls require cash
  5. Carrying refrigerated items around: summer spoilage risk — arrange delivery

Pre-Departure Checklist

  • Confirm closed days on the Tokyo Wholesale Market official site
  • Book tuna auction lottery 1 month ahead
  • Confirm early-morning access (first train 5:14)
  • Cash ¥5,000-15,000
  • Bring credit card and e-money
  • Mobile clothes and water-friendly shoes
  • Cooler bag or delivery arrangement (for fresh purchases)
  • Carry passport (for tax-free)
  • Pay with Wise / Revolut
  • Save shop locations on Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Toyosu or Tsukiji? A: Both. Toyosu is the sushi-and-auction sanctum; Tsukiji is food walking and shopping. Half a day at each is ideal.

Q2: Can anyone view the auction? A: Lottery booking only — apply on the Toyosu Market site 1 month ahead. Free, capped at 120 visitors per day.

Q3: How do I skip the lines? A: Arrive before 6 AM or after 1 PM. Weekdays are quieter.

Q4: Can I bring kids? A: Outer Market is fine. Inner Market early morning is tight — strollers are awkward.

Q5: Can I take fresh fish home? A: Domestic delivery is fine; international export is mostly restricted. Dry goods, knives, and confections travel best.


Editorial info: Yen Finder Editorial / last verified June 2026.

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