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
- 1. 5:00 Meet up @ Hotel Tokyo
- 2. 5:30 @ Toyosu Market Seafood Wholesale Building
- 3. 6:20 @ Toyosu Market Seafood Intermediate Wholesale Building (Observation Gallery, Retail Shops)
- 4. 6:40 Sushi breakfast @ Iwasa Sushi (inside Toyosu Market Seafood Intermediate Wholesale Building)
- 5. 7:45 @ Strolling Tsukiji Market
- 6. 9:15 Disband @ Ginza 4-chome Intersection
What's a Private Toyosu and Tsukiji Market Food Tour in Tokyo Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting Japan, some of whom currently live in North America and had prior experience living in Okinawa, while others were visiting Japan for the first time. Together they enjoyed sightseeing in Japan. One of the guests was very eager to try many different Japanese foods, and the tour turned into an experience of realizing one delicious discovery after another. First, we watched the tuna auction through the observation windows at Toyosu Market, where all four participants observed intently and asked many questions. For breakfast that followed, the guests requested a restaurant recommended by me as their guide, so I took them to Iwasa Sushi in the intermediate wholesalers' building, and they were very satisfied. Next, we moved from Toyosu to Tsukiji Market by bus. After arriving at Tsukiji, they enjoyed coffee, strawberry daifuku, skewered strawberry candy, wagyu beef steak, a beef cutlet sandwich, a tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) sandwich, and strawberry soft-serve ice cream. In addition, they did a lot of shopping, including a box of strawberry sweets, chopsticks, Japanese temari balls that can be hung as Christmas decorations, and custom-made straps with names carved into pieces of wood. While they enjoyed the tuna auction at Toyosu, they shared that they especially loved the atmosphere of Tsukiji.
Click here for more details: Toyosu Tuna Auction & Tsukiji Local Food Tour, Licensed Guide
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Shin-Toyosu Station / Toei Bus～Tsukiji 6-chome / Toei Bus | 210JPY |
| Total | 210JPY | ||
Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!