Toyosu Fish Market
Cost
free
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The main building that hold the Toyosu Fish Market
About
Toyosu Market opened October 11, 2018 to replace the old fish market at Tsukiji. The popular Tsukiji wholesale fish market was moved to Toyosu for a variety of reasons with the end result being much better for the actual business going on but not so great for tourists. It still offers a opportunity to observe how a major fish market works but it's more like walking through an industrial plant and viewing things from a distance from behind glass whereas before at Tsukiji, visitors would be right in there close and have a much better feeling of a real market. Everything is new, modern, dull grey buildings with very little character and it doesn't feel like what you might think a traditional fish market might feel like.
The huge wholesale market consists of three main buildings and is almost twice the size of the old market at Tsukiji allowing it to retain it's status as the biggest fish market in the world (as of 2019). It cost approximately 5.42 billion US dollars to build and move the market to Toyoso. There are two buildings for seafood and one for fruits and vegetables and all the buildings are connected with each other and Shijo-mae Station via covered walkways. Inside the buildings there are about 40+ food stalls and restaurants, some which have moved from the old Tsukiji market and some new shops. There are plenty of signs and maps (in Japanese and English) with great information and directions to guide you around the massive complex. It's all very organized, sanitized and grey.
Note that actual auctions only take place from about 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., if you arrive late, you will NOT see an auction. There are two places you can watch the auction from, the normal "Upper Floor Observation Windows" and the special "Observation Deck". You do not need to do anything special to view from the "Upper Floor Observation Windows", you just walk in and watch from behind glass. It is a good idea to get there as early as possible because if you show up late you'll be standing behind other people looking at the backs of their heads. For the special "Observation Deck" you have to apply a month in advance. Please visit the Official Page (scroll down for English). The process is difficult, cryptic and a pain so it might be a better option to contact a travel agent or tour that will handle the details for you. Also know that even though you apply, you may not get a ticket as people are chosen by lottery. Pro Tip; if you want to get there as early as possible, stay at a hotel near as possible and jump in a taxi to get there early in the morning. A cheaper capsule type hotel like the Tokyo Ariake Bay Hotel is an option or if you want a real room you can stay at the Tokyu Stay Monzen-Nakacho or the Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Monzennakacho.
Access
Closest Train Station: Shijo-Mae
Toyosu 6-6-2
Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061 Japan
Toyosu Fish Market is on Tokyo Bay to the South East of main Tokyo. It's not far and doesn't take long to get there but you do have to change trains a few times.
From Tokyo Station: Ride the Yamanote Line one stop from Tokyo Station to Yurakucho (1 minute, 140 yen). From Yurakucho, take the Yurakucho Subway Line to Toyosu (8 minutes, 170 yen). Finally, take the Yurikamome to Shijo-mae Station in the center of Toyosu Market (4 minutes, 190 yen). The "Yurikamome" train is an elevated train that is automated and connects Shimbashi (Yamanote Line) to Odaiba.
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Sundays, national holidays and some Wednesdays
Cost: Free
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Toyosu Fish Market Homepage
