Welcome to the largest seafood market in the world. Tsukiji is jaw-dropping. Over the last decade, this fully-functioning fish economy has become one of Tokyo’s most iconic tourist attractions. Watching seafood buyers and sellers ply their trade while giant bandsaws slice fish, and forklifts cart even more fish back and forth in front of your eyes in truly a unique experience to behold. Tsukiji far surpasses another other fish market that you’ve ever experienced, guaranteed.Tsukiji Fish Market is one for the early risers. If you wake up and it is already daylight, do not bother going. The prime attraction is the tuna auction from 5:25 to 6:15am. Don’t miss it!
Nearby: Ginza shopping district and Sumida river tours.
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