Tokyo Shore Excursion: Navigate Tsukiji Market Solo
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Getting to Tsukiji from the Cruise Port
Tokyo's cruise terminal at Harumi is about 3km from Tsukiji Outer Market. A taxi costs about 1,500 yen. You can walk in about 35 minutes. The market is best between 7am and 1pm — many stalls close by early afternoon.
What to Eat
Tamagoyaki — Sweet Japanese egg omelette on a stick. The signature Tsukiji snack.
Fresh sushi — Counter sushi restaurants with some of the freshest sushi in the world.
Grilled seafood skewers — Scallops, crab legs, and tuna cheek grilled over charcoal.
Wagyu beef — A5 wagyu on skewers or in small bowls. Expensive but extraordinary.
Mochi and dango — Traditional rice sweets. Perfect for dessert.
Market Etiquette
Walk on the left. Do not block stalls. Eat at the stall or in designated areas — walking while eating is rude in Japan. Most stalls are cash-only.
Lucy is essential at Tsukiji — she reads Japanese menu boards, translates fish names, and helps you communicate with vendors who rarely speak English.