⚡ 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
Photo: Yen Finder Editorial
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.
| # | 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 |
Toyosu and Tsukiji typically price out as:
Breakfast runs ¥3,000-6,000 per person; with shopping, expect ¥5,000-30,000.
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.
The textbook plan: arrive 6-7 AM to skip lines and catch the auction.
For high-value purchases (knives, wholesale), Wise or Revolut delivers FX savings.
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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Last verified: 2026-06-08