Toyosu Market

Toyosu Market opened in October 2018 as the replacement for the legendary Tsukiji inner wholesale market, and it is now the largest wholesale fish market in the world. The modern, climate-controlled complex spans 40.7 hectares on a man-made island in Tokyo Bay and handles approximately 480 different types of seafood daily. The market is organized into three main buildings: the Fisheries Intermediate Wholesale Market, the Fisheries Wholesale Market where the famous tuna auctions take place, and the Fruit and Vegetable Market. Visitors can watch the dramatic predawn tuna auctions from a dedicated glass-enclosed observation deck, seeing enormous frozen bluefin tuna sold for astronomical prices in rapid-fire bidding. The market's rooftop offers a pleasant green terrace with views across the bay. The on-site restaurant area features approximately 70 restaurants serving extraordinarily fresh sushi, sashimi, tempura, and other Japanese dishes at prices that reflect the direct connection to the wholesale market below. Guided tours are available and provide fascinating insights into the scale and precision of Japan's seafood supply chain.