This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 5:00 Meet at Toyosu Market
- 5:10-7:00 Toyosu Market: Tuna auction tour
- 7:00-7:20 Produce market tour
- 7:20-7:30 Taxi from Toyosu Market to Tsukiji Outer Market
- 7:30-8:00 Tsukiji Outer Market
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Toyosu Market: Tuna auction tour at 5:10, Produce market tour at 7:00, Taxi from Toyosu Market to Tsukiji Outer Market at 7:20 and Tsukiji Outer Market at 7:30.

What Is a Private Tsukiji Market Walking Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
A guest visiting Japan from the Middle East had previously visited the old Tsukiji Market before its relocation, when free viewing of the tuna auction was available by lottery. Using the wall panels, I traced the market's history from the Edo period, explaining how it moved from Nihonbashi to Tsukiji after the Great Kanto Earthquake, and later relocated to Toyosu due to the aging of the facilities. From the rooftop of the Tsukiji Uogashi Kaikobashi building, the guest was able to look out over the former site of the inner market. Since breakfast was planned back at the hotel, a large amount was not needed, but the guest wished to try tuna, so we purchased some at Tsukiji Uogashi and enjoyed it on the terrace upstairs.
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Hello, Bonjour, Buongiorno!
I’m Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, japanese freelance Government-licensed guide and interpreter in French and in English, speaking Italian as well. Having accompanied guests to all over Japan by now with whole 47 prefectures, all year round. 11 years and over 1500 days of experience as a professional guide since 2015, after 24 years of work at French Tourist Board in Tokyo in charge of promotion and marketing.
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Je suis Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, guide-interprète indépendant japonais, agréé par le gouvernement en langues française et anglaise, parlant également italien. Ayant accompagné des clients dans tout le Japon avec se 47 départements, toute l’année. 11 ans et plus de 1500 jours d’expérience en tant que guide professionel depuis 2015, après 24 ans de travail à l’Office de Tourisme Français à Tokyo en charge de la promotion et du marketing.
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Sono Kei, Keisuke YAMAMOTO, un guida-interprete indipendente giappone e approvato dal governo per le lingue francese e inglese, parlo italiano anche. Avo accompagno i clienti in tutto il Giappone, con sue 47 province, tutto l’anno. 10 anni e piu di 1500 journi di esperienza come guida professionista dal 2015, dopo 24 anni di lavoro presso l’Ufficio del Turismo francese a Tokyo come responsabile della promozione e del marketing.
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Having lived mostly in Kawasaki city attached to Tokyo in the West, I have a good knowledge and profound experience of Tokyo and its surrounding areas such as Mount Fuji, Hakone and Kamakura or Nikko.
A history lover and food lover, qualified as JSA Wine Expert, I’d like to help you choosing good restaurants and good drinks including Sake.
Let’s go together for a delightful discovery in Japan.
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Ayant vécu principalement dans la ville de Kawasaki rattachée à Tokyo à l’Ouest, j’ai une bonne connaissance et une profonde expérience de Tokyo et de ses environs comme le Mont Fuji, Hakone et Kamakura ou Nikko.
Passionné d’histoire et de gastronomie, diplômé JSA Wine Expert, j’aimerais vous aider à choisir de bons restaurants et de bonnes boissons dont le Saké.
Partons ensemble pour une délicieuse découverte du Japon.
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Avendo vissuto principalmente nella città di Kawasaki, vicina a Tokyo, ho una buona conoscenza e una profonda esperienza di Tokyo e dei suoi dintorni, come il Monte Fuji, Hakone e Kamakura o Nikko.
Appassionato di storia e gastronomia, laureato Wine Expert presso la JSA, vorrei aiutarvi a scegliere buoni ristoranti e buoni bevande, tra cui il sakè.
Partiamo insieme per una deliziosa scoperta del Giappone.
Jun 5, 2025
Jenan_A
Lovely experience but expensive
Viator review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
What a lovely…
Jun 5, 2025
Jenan_A
Lovely experience but expensive
Viator review: Toyosu Market Morning Tuna Auction and Tsukiji Food Tour with Licensed Guide
What a lovely experience. I had a great time. Special thanks to my guide Kei for all the
informations. He is so knowledgable. The only negative is the cost of this trip. For this price it
should includes at least transportation and Tuna tasting. It was an experience anyways.
