the tsukiji outer market is a fantastic experience. a short walk from the station, there is an information center where you can get maps and souvenirs. the maps are coded so that you can easily find what you are looking for -- tamago, sushi, knives, fresh fish, etc. beside the info center, there is an enclosed smoking area and an... More

I was there at Five but already too late for the tour. I went inside myself instead and it was just wonderful! Everyone was busy at setting up and you could see a lot of fresh fishes. I brought TWO boxes of urchin and it tasted couldn't be better elsewhere. Though the price was different for different types, the quality... More

You will never so many types of good quality and variety at the market in the same place restaurants not many but must eat even though long queue and don't eat the don if you want to try variety of seafood must eat sea urchin or uni there. I have tasted uni elsewhere and taste terrible . Not expensive for... More

We didn't get to see the auction - mostly because we were not inclined to get up at 4am whilst on holiday, but the market was great to see anyway. There were many shops selling beautiful fresh catch and we had a fabulous breakfast of fresh sushi at one of the little restaurants. A few reviews have said that its... More

There are a lot of restaurants and small shops selling different types of food and processed foods. The restaurants　are not cheap because it is so touristy, but there is no rip-off store.

Tsukuba market is like no other. Even if you don't go for the tuna auctions --- must line up at 430Am and they only allow 120 visitors in first come first serve basis. Having the sushi or Soba at the many food stalls at 7A is a treat!

Nothing special to see. There are so many more interesting places to discover around the world. Just a simple place if i must say truth. Sorry...

Every time we visit Japan we never got to make it to the Fish Market but finally did! We visited 3/26/13 at about 7am and it was perfect! Not sure if it was because it was a weekday or the time of day. Getting there is a bit tricky. Here's how we got there: SHINJUKU > TOKYO (13 MIN/JR CHUO... More

Although I missed the Tuna Auction, but it was a sight to see as well. Had a wonderful breakfast at the market as well. Nothing beats fresh catch for breakfast. Still can feel it in my mouth... Ah... *Note to all* If you wanna catch the auction, be there by 4am!! There's only 2 slots available, 5.15am and the 5.45am... More