Tsukiji Outer Market

While the inner wholesale market relocated to Toyosu in 2018, the Tsukiji Outer Market continues to thrive as one of Tokyo's most exciting food destinations. Hundreds of small shops and stalls line the narrow streets, offering an extraordinary variety of fresh seafood, produce, dried goods, and prepared foods. Visitors can enjoy some of the finest sushi in Tokyo at tiny counter restaurants, sample freshly grilled seafood skewers of scallops, king crab, and uni, or try tamagoyaki egg omelets made before their eyes. The market is also a destination for professional chefs seeking high-quality Japanese knives, ceramics, and cooking tools. Mornings are the liveliest time, when vendors shout their wares and the air fills with the enticing aromas of grilled fish and fresh wasabi. The market operates primarily from early morning to early afternoon, with many stalls closing by 2 PM, so arriving before 10 AM is recommended for the best selection and atmosphere.