If you are looking to visit Japan or if you are fascinated by the Japanese culture, you should add the Tsukiji Market to your itinerary, if you haven’t already. This market is a great place to enjoy the freshest sushi and seafood that you will ever taste.
A huge range of variety
The venue hosts a market for everything from fresh fruits, to fish. It is one of the most famous of its kind in the world, as well as one of the largest, with over 2000 tons of fish coming through the market every day.
The atmosphere is another element that makes the market great, with scooters, people and a fabulous hustle and bustle creating a heady vibe. It attracts locals and tourists alike.
The aging architecture of the market is an area that the proprietors are considering revamping, as the number of visitors continue to increase year after year.
Different parts of the market
There is an inner and outer market that serve different purposes. The inner market is where most of the businesses are and where the world famous tuna auctions take place.
The outer market focuses more on retail and restaurant aspects. There are also different rules in the different areas of the market, so it is important to be aware of this before visiting.
The outer market is open during the warmest months and the inner market is open all year round for tourists and locals to shop and enjoy.
The best way to experience the market is to explore both the inner and outer areas and to enjoy a fresh sushi breakfast or lunch where the flavors are fresh and indescribable in words. They open as early as 5:00 am for those who are early risers.
For more information on the market and to plan your trip, learn more at Lonely Planet. The market is great for visitors of all ages and should be on anyone’s bucket list who plans to visit Japan at any point in their life.
