Tsukiji Fish Markets

The Tsukiji fish market are a renowned tourist destination and you can find plenty of articles about the markets on the internet.  I have been to Japan many times but this was my first visit to the market and I can see the attraction.  Now not being an early morning person I didn't do the famous tuna auctions, but instead visited the inner and outer markets only.  However there was still much to see and enjoy.  You still need to be their early I'd suggest 8:30 to 9:00am and start at the inner market where you will see all sorts of fish being displayed, chopped up and a frantic pace of buyers and sellers getting the best cuts.

Once you have explored the inner market head to the outer market where you can explore what the stores have purchased in the morning at the inner market.  In addition, this is where you'll find loads of small Sushi stands selling the freshest of fish.  Now some of the stands only have seating for a few and will specialise in certain preparations.  Now some of the shops look a bit dodgy but in Japan you really don't need to worry about the food being served it's all great.  Of course the busier vendors with the locals are usually always the best.

Again many of the shops provide sample tasting and I found sheets of wasabe seawood. Being a lover of wasabe I stocked up on those.