We stayed in Tokyo for 4 nights in between a Trip to Kyoto and arrived home on the 15th September 09. After planning for the trip we were truly and utterly confused at what time to arrive at the market. We chose to get up at 4:30 and got to the fish market around 5:15 taking the subway. We followed... more

First night in Tokyo and we couldn't sleep. The Ritz Carlton's BMW dropped us off in front of a office at one of Tsukiji entrances around 4:30AM. The office staff was very friendly and generously provided us an excellent xeroxed map of the layout. They circled some "special" spots on the map including Daiwa. We stumbled around the market at... more

I mean it....really early, like 4am early to get there before the hoards of people just showing up to see the Tuna auction at 5:30am. When we arrived they had garages full of the fresh tunas which I thought were even more impressive than the auction ones. They all disappeared to their respective stalls by 4:15am! And you MUST of... more

We waited in line for an hour for sushi in the market, and it was completely worth it. I would wait several hours to have such a good meal again. We strolled in after 8am and had no trouble getting a great meal. We missed the tuna auction, but there's nor eal need to be there anyway. I saw tons... more

I woke up at 4.30 am to catch the first train to the market and managed to see the tuna auction as well. The previous reviewer was absolutely right about the goods vehicles, the motorised transport and people carrying stuff everywhere in the narrow passageways and slippery floors. Actually, I also didn't relish being there to add to the congestion... more

We got here at abou 6:30 in the morning as all the guide books tell you to do. At the gate in bold letters it distinctly tells you not to go in before 9:00 as a visitor - Heed the warning people! The place is a health and safety nightmare, I can't tell you the number of times we almost... more

The Tsukiji Fish Market is easily accessible at the Tsukijishijo subway stop. My sister and I went with a guide and two other tourists and we started our tour of the outer and inner markets at at 4:00AM. I would highly suggest visiting with a guide as there are many subtleties of the market that would be overlooked if one... more

We arrived before 7am on a weekday morning. We found the outer larket easily, but with no directions followed our noses to stumble upon the iner market. I have to say I was terrified and it wasn't the most enjoyable experience for me. The motorised carts and small trucks speed around the market and its difficult to cross roads and... more

I was one of the enthusiastic overseas visitors to visit the Fish Market one morning at 7 o'clock. Sure it's big, lively, with the biggest tuna fish, crab etc and it's worth the visit..However, busy fishmongers there ride on "motor carts" where they zoom pass in front of you even though you are obviously crossing..people there are too busy trying... more