Food & Markets
Tokyo: Tsukiji Outer Market & Honganji Temple Walking Tour
Eat your way through Japan's Kitchen, pay-as-you-go.
Tokyo: Tsukiji Outer Market & Honganji Temple Walking Tour is a small-group food & markets experience in Tokyo that runs about 2 hours, is capped at 20 people, meets at Starbucks Coffee - Higashi-Ginza. It is offered in English, Japanese. Discover the flavors of Tsukiji Market on a guided walking tour. Enjoy a pay-as-you-go experience, choosing what you want to eat, and learn about the market's history.
What is this tour?
Meet your guide at the Starbucks in Higashi-Ginza and take a short walk into the heart of “Japan’s Kitchen.” Enjoy a pay-as-you-go tour, giving you the freedom to choose exactly what you want to eat and control your budget. Your guide helps you navigate the maze of stalls, translating menus and recommending the freshest bites.
Visit trusted stalls to try the famous Tsukiji tamagoyaki (sweet omelet) fresh off the grill. Next, explore the seafood zone for giant fresh oysters, scallops or sashimi. If you prefer cooked food, your guide will point out the best Wagyu beef skewers, fish cakes and Japanese tea desserts.
Along the way, learn the strict “No-Walk-and-Eat” etiquette and the market’s history. The tour ends at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple with unique Indian-style architecture — the perfect spot for photos and a quiet rest after the lively food walk.
Itinerary
- Starbucks Coffee, Higashi-Ginza — starting point, then a 5-minute walk.
- Tsukiji Outer Market — street food and guided tour (about 1.5 hours).
- Tsukiji Hongan-ji — photo stop and guided visit (about 25 minutes), where the tour finishes.
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
What will you do?
- Savor the flavors of Tsukiji Market with a local guide
- Enjoy a pay-as-you-go tour, choosing what you want to eat
- Try Tsukiji's famous tamagoyaki, fresh oysters, and Wagyu beef
- Learn about the market's history and the "No-Walk-and-Eat" rule
- End your tour at the Tsukiji Honganji Temple, a Buddhist temple
How long is it?
This tour lasts about 2 hours, in a small group of up to 20 people.
Where does it meet?
This tour meets at Starbucks Coffee - Higashi-Ginza, in Tokyo. View on the map →
What's included?
Included
- Local guide
- Walking tour
- Visit to Tsukiji Outer Market
- Visit to Tsukiji Honganji Temple
Not included
- Food and drinks (pay-as-you-go — you choose and pay for what you eat)
Is it kid-friendly?
This is a small-group, walkable experience. For specific age suitability, please contact us before booking.
How do I book?
You can book this tour securely on GetYourGuide. The button below opens our listing, where you choose a date and pay.
Frequently asked questions
How does the pay-as-you-go food work?
Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. Your guide takes you to trusted stalls and helps you order, but you choose exactly what you want to eat and pay for it yourself, so you control your budget. Some shops only accept cash, so bring yen.
What will I get to try?
Depending on what you choose, you can try Tsukiji's famous tamagoyaki (sweet omelet) fresh off the grill, fresh oysters, scallops or sashimi, plus cooked options like Wagyu beef skewers, fish cakes and Japanese tea desserts.
Can I cancel?
Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later to keep your plans flexible.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, this walking tour is wheelchair accessible.
Reviews
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Really enjoyed the tour tasting lots of delicious market foods and learning lots of new things about the market, local shrines/temples and Tokyo in general. Thank you Hunter 🙏🏻
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We had a great experience walking through the market and learning all about the market and Tokyo in general! Our guide was very knowledgeable, funny and helpful and we enjoyed trying lots of delicious food!
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