Tsukiji fish market, Fish market in Japan
Tsukiji is a former fish market in Tokyo, Japan, that served for decades as the largest trading hub for seafood. The outer market consists of narrow lanes with stalls, small restaurants, and shops selling knives, dried fish, and ready-to-eat dishes.
The market was established in 1935 after the Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed much of Tokyo. In 2018, the wholesale section moved to Toyosu, while the outer part with food stalls continues to draw visitors.
The old fish market carried the name tsukiji, meaning reclaimed land in Japanese, since the area was filled in after the 1923 earthquake. Traders and chefs arrive early to select fresh catches and move between small stalls filled with ice and seafood.
The outer market opens early in the morning, and most shops close by afternoon, so visiting before midday is advisable. The lanes can be narrow, so walking carefully and watching for delivery carts and pedestrians is helpful.
Before the relocation, the site was known for its early morning tuna auctions where individual fish sold for very high prices. Some restaurants in the outer section today still prepare dishes using tuna sourced directly from local traders.
Location: Tsukiji
Inception: 1935
Address: 5-2-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
GPS coordinates: 35.66139,139.76972
Latest update: December 5, 2025 08:02
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