Japan · MARKET TOURS
Eat first, sightsee later. From Tsukiji’s outer stalls to Nishiki’s knife shops and Omicho in Kanazawa, these 15 market mornings are priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to arrive.
3-hour Tsukiji food and culture walk with local guide, tastings from dashi soup to Wagyu skewers, then sushi or seafood bowl.
“Had a fun and fab time with Yuko, she was very personable and looked after us in a very kind and caring way. She is very knowledgeable and we all had an amazing experience.”
Tsukiji Fish Market food walking tour with a local guide, temple pause, and choose-your-own bites across Tsukiji’s top seafood stalls.
“Minori led us on a wonderful experience in the Market. She is knows the best food spots and explained a lot of Japanese history and culture. Highly recommend her and this tour.”
Tsukiji Fish Market guided walk with a small English group, temple stop, and food stalls. Entry and photos included, bring cash.
“Nicolas was great! He was informative and did a great job pointing things out.”
Nishiki Market brunch walking tour in Kyoto with 7 tastings, a sit-down meal, and photo support. Small group, about 3 hours.
“This tour was excellent. Yuki was a fantastic tour guide, and I really enjoyed exploring the market and getting to see inside several shops. The food was delicious too!”
Hands-on sushi class in Tsukiji with a pro chef. Learn nigiri and maki, visit market stops, then eat your lunch.
“My two daughters and I had an amazing time at the sushi-making class in Tsukiji Market! The experience was hands-on, informative, and so much fun—from learning about ingredients to mastering the rolling techniques, we were engaged every step of the way. What stood out most was how attentive and accommodating the hosts were to our dietary needs and restrictions. They made sure we felt comfortable and included, which we truly appreciated. A perfect family activity and one of our favorite memories from Tokyo. Highly recommend for anyone visiting with kids or looking for a personalized culinary experience!”
Wear a kimono and learn the Kyoto matcha ritual at Nishiki, with expert guidance, hands-on tea making, and wagashi sweets.
“They dress you up and help you through the whole process. Extremely professional! You can tell everyone is very proud of their history and everyone made you feel very special.”
Tsukiji Outer Market tour plus hands-on nigiri sushi class with a pro chef, ended with lunch you made yourself.
“Very informative and interactive tour, learned some Japanese words and customs. We were able to see the points of interest in a short amount of time and the sushi making class at the end taught us some new skills to apply at home.”
Tsukiji Outer Market food tour in Tokyo with guided tastings, wagyu skewers, sushi or seafood bowl, and local history for small groups.
“The food was very delicious. The guide was very kind and helpful. I learned a lot”
2-hour Tsukiji street-food and culture tour with a local guide, a fish-cutting show, market atmosphere, and a temple stop, small group.
“She spoke so quietly that it was almost impossible to hear her most of the time, especially with the crowds around. I told her I couldn’t be in the sun, but she didn’t seem to care and kept making stops in under the sun, eveb if there were spots Read more”
Taste Tokyo at Tsukiji Outer Market on a 3-hour small-group walk with seafood samples, included lunch, and temple and shrine stops.
“Our guide was great and helpful. While the Tsukiji market is now only made of souvenir shops and food stalls, our guide made sure to show us some adjacent wet fish markets that operated nearby to really see the live seafood. Tour included Read more”
A 2-hour Osaka food walk through Kuromon Market with 6 tastes, plus stops around Nipponbashi, Namba, and Dotonbori, led by a local guide.
“It was a beautiful market with many freshly made things. The guide learned about your preferences and with that she took me to the most delicious shops.”
Tsukiji Fish Market sushi making class with a pro chef. Learn nigiri and maki, watch fish prep, then eat what you make.
“We learned how to make Nigiri and Maki, also how to prepare a fish for Sashimi. It was a lovely atmosphere with a few other people and everyone got the opportunity to ask questions or get feedback. Our Sushi chef has a lot of experience and helpful tips to get the perfect sushi. It's a must do for every Sushi lover. Big recommendation!”
Tsukiji Outer Market food tour with a small guide group. Sample 5 to 8 seafood bites and brunch in about 2.5 hours.
“The guide provided lots of intersting information about the markets and responded to any questions we asked about the food and Japanese culture, there was plenty of varied and delicious food to sample.”
Taste Kyoto at Nishiki Market and beyond on a 3-hour small-group walk with culture stops and meal-filling food samples.
“Really enjoyed learning about the market with Akoki as our guide! We sampled many foods and learned a lot about Kyoto’s culture. Definitely come hungry!”
A 3-hour Tokyo small-group walk through Tsukiji Outer Market, then a hands-on sushi and tamagoyaki lesson at ABC Cooking Travel.
“Our tour guides at the market were so warm and professional! We enjoyed our time with them very much. We loved the cooking lessons; we felt our instructor was awesome, kind, professional and knowledgeable. We would go back and HIGHLY recommend!”
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