Guided group regular Program operated by True Japan Tours. At Tsukiji, a nationally certified guide will guide you through the market where you can find a wide variety of foods such as seafood, Japanese beef, poultry, and processed products. After the tour, we will move to a kitchen in Shiba Park to experience sushi making.
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Basic Course/ Tsukiji Market Tour and Sushi Making
Deluxe Course/ Tsukiji Market Tour and Sushi Making
The Highlight
- Walk through Tsukiji Market, the most famous market in Japan, and see up close fresh seafood, sushi, yakitori skewers, and Wagyu beef etc..
- Learn about the history and culture of Tsukiji Market
- Practice sushi-making under the guidance of a national licensed instructor
- Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice (vegan, kosher, halal, etc.)
- Receive an easy-to-use sushi making kit as a souvenir
The Experience
Tsukiji Market Tour and Sushi Making
Basic Course Starting Time: 08:45AM (225 mins) Meeting Location: Tsukiji Honganji Temple
Tsukiji Market→Tsukiji Station → Daimon Station → Zojoji Temple → Kikai Shinko Kaikan Building
Students will make the following two types of sushi: 1. Gunkan-zushi: Rice wrapped in nori seaweed topped with soft ingredients such as salmon roe, cod roe, or minced tuna 2. Nigiri-zushi:?Rice topped with sliced fish such as tuna, shrimp, white fish, etc.
Deluxe Course Starting Time: 08:15AM (165 mins) Meeting Location: The guide will meet you at your hotel ** Please let us know your hotel on your booking page. Guide will pick you up.
Students will make the following two types of sushi: 1.Hosomaki-zushi: At thinly sliced ingredient, such as cucumber or tuna, wrapped in rice and rolled in nori seaweed 2.Gunkan-zushi: Rice wrapped in nori seaweed topped with soft ingredients such as salmon roe, cod roe, or minced tuna 3.Nigiri-zushi: Rice topped with sliced fish such as tuna, shrimp, white fish, etc.
- Deluxe Course uses higher quality materials.
- You will receive an easy-to-use sushi-making kit as a souvenir
Tsukiji Market→Tsukiji Station → Daimon Station → Zojoji Temple → Kikai Shinko Kaikan Building
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple Our tour begins at the main gate of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. Tsukiji Hongwanji was founded in the 17th century and is one of the largest temples in Tokyo. Its unique exterior is modeled after ancient Buddhist architecture from India and other South Asian countries, and it is known for its stained-glass windows and numerous animal sculptures, distinctively rare features for a Japanese temple.
Tsukiji Market Following Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, you will venture to the Tsukiji Outer Market. Opened in 1935, Tsukiji Market was until recently the world’s largest wholesale fish market, and it remains Japan’s most popular food-related tourist destination. With over 360 establishments, it is home to a mix of wholesalers, restaurants, shops, market stalls, and other businesses, some of which can trace their history back to the market’s very beginning. Owing to its closeness to Tokyo Bay, food lovers from all over the country flock to the area in search of the best and tastiest seafood ?? and they stay to marvel at the market’s charismatic workers and unusual products. While visiting the energetic Tsukiji, you will purchase fresh tuna to enjoy in a sushi-making experience. Once purchased, it is time for the sushi experience!
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guide On-site
- English
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
The minimum number of participants is 2 adults or 1 adult and 2 children.
Be sure to follow the guide's instructions during the program. We are not responsible for any accidents caused by not following the instructions of the guide.
The time required is an approximate time. Please note that this may change depending on the number of customers and the implementation status.
If you need special consideration due to religious reasons, physical condition (illness, allergies, etc.), or children, age, etc., be sure to contact info@truejapantours.com in advance to inquire about the possibility. Please note that we cannot guarantee arrangements for programs purchased without prior inquiry.
Important Booking Information
Please note that the time schedule may change depending on the day.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 15 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 3 ~ 14 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel on 2 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)