What is Tsukiji Outer Market? - A treasure trove of Japanese food
If you come to Tokyo, you should definitely visit Tsukiji Outer Market.
Tsukiji was originally home to Japan's largest fish market, the Tsukiji Market (Central Wholesale Market), but it moved to Toyosu in 2018. However, the outer market is still open for business!
This area is lined with around 400 stores, and not only does it sell fresh seafood, but also sushi, dried foods, seasonings, Japanese sweets, and even sake! It's a market packed with all the charms of Japanese food.
Where is Tsukiji?
Tsukiji is right next to Ginza in Tokyo. It is easily accessible from the city center, and is just a few minutes' walk from the subway stations (Tsukiji Station and Higashi-Ginza Station).
Many shops open early in the morning, making it the perfect place for sightseeing in the morning!
Popular with foreign tourists too!
Tsukiji Outer Market is known as "Tokyo's Kitchen" and is extremely popular with foreign tourists.
It's a place where you can buy high-quality ingredients at fair prices, and even professional chefs come to buy their supplies.
Many stores have English-speaking staff and you can order by pointing, so you don't have to worry too much about language.
You can enjoy a uniquely Japanese dining experience, such as walking while sampling sushi or eating sushi while standing.
What is Tsukiji Kakuuchi Tabitebako?
Our sake shop is located inside the Tsukiji Outer Market.
Our motto is "It's OK if you don't know much about sake!" and we provide products and explanations that are easy to understand even for beginners.
They stock a wide range of carefully selected local sake from all over the country, and also offer seasonal limited edition products and items that can be shipped overseas.
Umi to Machi to Co., Ltd., the company that operates Tabitebako, is working to revitalize the town and protect Tsukiji's shopping culture.
That's why Tabitebako allows you to bring in items purchased at Tsukiji!
Feel free to stop by, whether you're a sake lover or a first timer!
Recommended way to enjoy : Have a drink in between your snacking adventures!
Buy Japanese sake as a souvenir (please also inquire about liquid restrictions at the airport)
Ask the staff for recommendations (English is also OK!)
access
Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station: 5 minutes walk from Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
Business hours: 9:30-15:30 (*The entire market opens earlier)
Experience Japanese flavors and culture in Tsukiji!
Tsukiji's charm is not just sushi.
Be sure to try out sake, another Japanese flavor, while you're there!
