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Is Tsukiji Outer Market worth it in a day?

Worth itIn a day

Even on a tight schedule, Tsukiji Outer Market earns the hours.

Allow 1.5–2 hrs.

Go hungry and early: tamagoyaki on a stick, grilled scallops, uni, fresh sushi from tiny counters — it's the best grazing in Tokyo. The catch: the famous tuna auction moved to Toyosu years ago, it's packed and touristy by 9am, and a few stalls overcharge, so this is about eating, not 'the market' of legend.

Price
Free entry (~¥2,000–4,000 to eat)
Time
1.5–2 hrs
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Tsukiji Outer Market worth it…
How we verified
  • The inner wholesale market and tuna auction relocated to Toyosu in 2018; the outer market stayed · model-knowledge
  • Busiest and freshest in the early morning; many stalls close by early afternoon · model-knowledge
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