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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market

Wholesalers check the quality of frozen tuna at Tsukiji Fish Market on July 17, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan.

Photo by Koichi Kamoshida / Getty Images
Tsukiji Market in Brief:
The Tsukiji Market is one of Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Markets and is known as the largest wholesale market in Japan.
Tsukiji Market Address:
5-2-1 Tsukiji Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Access to Tsukiji Market:
Tokyo Subway Tsukiji Station or Tsukiji-shijo Station
Phone:
03-3542-1111
Operation:
Closed on Sundays, national holidays, and some Wednesdays.
Market Calendar
Photo Gallery:
Tsukiji Pictures
Tsukiji Market Website:
Tsukiji Ichiba
More:
Watching tuna auctions in the Tsukiji fish market is one of the most popular attractions among foreign tourists in Tokyo. Visitors can watch fish auctions from 5 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. in a designated area. The market is very busy in the early morning, so please be careful not to distract market workers.

There are hundreds of small shops in the inner market (Jonai-shijo) and the outer market (Jogai-shijo), such as sushi and various food. You can have reasonable and delicious breakfast or lunch here.
Good Sushi in Tsukiji

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