Tours

Tokyo 2-Hour Tsukiji Fish Market Tour & Sushi Making Class

Tokyo, Japanby SMILING TOKYO

2 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Up to 8 travelers
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English

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Overview

Get two Tsukiji Fish Market highlights in one easy experience: a market tour led by a host connected to the market, plus sushi making—all in about 2 hours. Explore Tsukiji Fish Market with a local host, walk through lively lanes and specialty shops, discover unfamiliar Japanese ingredients, and learn how they are used in everyday cooking. The market walk is limited to 8 guests, making it easy to ask questions and explore at a comfortable pace. Then walk to our nearby Tsukiji classroom and make 10 pieces of sushi, including fresh tuna and salmon nigiri, inari sushi, and a tuna roll. Arrange them in a handcrafted wooden bento box, try fresh wasabi, and enjoy your handmade sushi for lunch. One team member has family ties to Tsukiji spanning more than 100 years, helping connect the market walk with the food culture you experience in class. Designed for travelers who want both a Tsukiji Fish Market tour and sushi making class without spending half a day. No cooking experience is needed.

What's included

Traditional sushi-making tools
1-hour hands-on sushi making class in Tsukiji
Small-group Tsukiji Fish Market walking tour
10 pieces of sushi you make yourself
Fresh wasabi experience
Quality tuna, salmon, vegetables, and other ingredients
Handcrafted wooden bento box

Personal purchases during the market walk

Itinerary

1
Tsukiji Fish Market
1 hour
Explore Tsukiji Fish Market on a small-group walking tour with a local host. Visit specialty shops, see ingredients and foods that may be unfamiliar to first-time visitors, and learn how they are used in Japanese cooking. Your host will share local context, market stories, and practical tips while introducing the people and businesses that keep Tsukiji’s food culture alive. With a maximum of 8 guests, there is plenty of time to ask questions and explore at a comfortable pace. After about one hour, walk to our nearby classroom in Tsukiji for the sushi making class. Both parts of the experience take place in Tsukiji, so there is no cross-town transfer between the market tour and sushi class. This compact format makes it easy to experience both Tsukiji Fish Market and sushi making in one morning.
2
Tsukiji Jogai Market
1 hour
Continue directly to a hands-on sushi making class in Tsukiji. Follow clear English guidance as you make 10 pieces of sushi, including tuna and salmon nigiri, vegetable sushi, traditional inari sushi, and a tuna roll. Arrange your sushi in a handcrafted wooden bento box and create your own beautiful Japanese sushi bento. Experience fresh wasabi and learn simple elements of Japanese food culture as you work. Once your bento is complete, take photos and enjoy the sushi you made yourself for lunch. No previous cooking experience is needed. Because the class also takes place in Tsukiji, there is no transfer to another neighborhood—you can finish the experience and continue exploring the market or central Tokyo right away. Quality ingredients sourced through trusted Tsukiji connections bring the flavors of the market into the class. You’ll turn them into a sushi bento designed to look as beautiful as it tastes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting at in front of Sushi restaurant "Sushizanmai Bekkan" (Annex).

End point

Meeting at in front of Sushi restaurant "Sushizanmai Bekkan" (Annex).

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booked start time. Meet in front of the sushi restaurant “Sushizanmai Bekkan” (Annex). Your guide will be waiting on the right side of the building as you face it from the street.
There are several Sushizanmai restaurants in Tsukiji. Please make sure you come to the Bekkan (Annex) location. Wait outside for your guide; do not enter the restaurant. SMILING TOKYO operates independently of Sushizanmai. Please contact us for assistance rather than asking restaurant staff.
The tour starts promptly, and late arrivals may not be able to join. Please allow extra travel time.
This approximately two-hour experience includes a guided market walk followed by sushi making. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Allow some flexibility afterward, as the experience may finish slightly later than scheduled.
Please travel light. Large suitcases and oversized luggage are not recommended for walking through the market.
Some market shops accept cash only. Bring Japanese yen in small denominations if you would like to make purchases. Additional food, drinks, and personal shopping are not included.
Some wholesale and specialty shops may be closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and market holidays. The walking route and stops may vary according to shop opening hours and conditions on the day.
The market walking tour has a maximum of 8 participants. The sushi-making class accommodates up to 20 participants and may be shared with guests who booked the class separately.
Please tell us about allergies or dietary requirements by the day before your tour. Vegetarian and vegan options are available with advance notice. Halal adjustments are possible where feasible, but SMILING TOKYO is not halal-certified. Kosher requests require individual consultation. Same-day dietary requests may not be accommodated.
Children of all ages are welcome. Children ages 0–2 may accompany their family free of charge without a separate seat or sushi-making experience. Book a paid child place if they wish to make sushi. Discounted child rates are available for ages 3–9.
All sushi prepared during the class must be eaten at the venue during the session. Takeout is not permitted, including leftovers.
If you plan to bring a stroller or use a wheelchair, please contact us in advance to discuss the market walking route and access requirements. The sushi classroom is on the third floor with elevator access.
The sushi-making class involves handling raw fish. Please refrain from participating if you feel unwell.
Hotel pickup, hotel drop-off, and transportation to and from the meeting point are not included.
** Frequently Asked Questions **
Q: What is included in SMILING TOKYO’s Tsukiji Market tour and sushi-making experience?
A: This experience combines a guided walk through Tsukiji Outer Market with a hands-on sushi-making class and a meal. Explore the market with a local host, make 10 pieces of sushi, arrange them beautifully in a handcrafted wooden bento box, and enjoy the sushi you made.
Q: How long does the Tsukiji Market tour and sushi-making experience take?
A: The complete experience takes approximately two hours: around one hour exploring Tsukiji Outer Market and around one hour making, arranging, and eating your sushi. The experience may occasionally finish slightly later than scheduled.
Q: What will I discover during the guided Tsukiji Market walk?
A: Your local host introduces Tsukiji Outer Market’s lively lanes, specialty shops, Japanese ingredients, and food-related tools. Learn what unfamiliar ingredients are used for and how the market’s shops connect to everyday Japanese cooking. The route and stops vary according to which shops are open.
Q: Can I ask questions during the market tour?
A: You can ask your host about Tsukiji Market, Japanese ingredients, kitchen tools, and food culture during the guided walk. The market walking group is limited to 8 participants, giving you opportunities to ask about what you see.
Q: What is SMILING TOKYO’s connection to Tsukiji Market?
A: The experience is created by a team with family connections to Tsukiji Market spanning more than 100 years. These relationships connect the tour and sushi-making class with local specialty shops, ingredients, tools, and the market’s food traditions.
Q: How large is the group?
A: The guided Tsukiji Market walk has a maximum of 8 participants. The sushi-making class accommodates up to 20 participants and may include guests who booked the class separately. The 8-person limit applies to the market walk.
Q: How much walking is involved?
A: The experience includes approximately one hour exploring Tsukiji Outer Market on foot, with stops along the route. Wear comfortable walking shoes and travel light. Large suitcases and oversized luggage are not recommended.
Q: Will all market shops be open during the tour?
A: Shop opening days and hours vary. Some wholesale and specialty shops may be closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and market holidays. Your host adjusts the walking route and stops according to shop availability and conditions on the day.
Q: Should I bring cash for the market walk?
A: Bring Japanese yen in small denominations if you would like to shop during the market walk. Some shops accept cash only. Personal purchases and additional food or drinks are not included in the tour price.
Q: What types of sushi will I make?
A: You make 10 pieces of sushi, including tuna and salmon nigiri, inari sushi, and a tuna roll. The class includes shaping nigiri by hand and making a traditional sushi roll, followed by arranging your sushi in a wooden bento box.
Q: Are the sushi ingredients and the meal included in the tour price?
A: The ingredients for your 10-piece sushi bento and the use of sushi-making tools are included in the tour price. You eat the sushi you make at the classroom as part of the approximately two-hour experience.
Q: Where do the sushi ingredients come from?
A: SMILING TOKYO uses fresh ingredients sourced from trusted specialty shops in Tsukiji Market. These ingredients, including tuna and salmon, are used in the sushi you prepare and eat during the class.
Q: Will I taste real fresh wasabi?
A: Fresh wasabi tasting are included in the sushi-making session. You try eating real fresh wasabi.
Q: Will I use Japanese knives and sushi-making tools?
A: The sushi-making session includes hands-on use of Japanese knives and traditional sushi-making tools. The instructor demonstrates the techniques used during the class.
Q: What makes the wooden sushi bento special?
A: You arrange your handmade sushi in a handcrafted wooden bento box made especially for this experience. The activity introduces the Japanese tradition of presenting food beautifully, creating a colorful sushi bento that you can photograph before eating.
Q: What aspects of Japanese food culture will I experience?
A: The guided walk introduces Tsukiji Market’s specialty shops, ingredients, and food traditions. The sushi-making session adds practical experience with nigiri, sushi rolls, fresh wasabi, Japanese knives, and bento presentation. You explore Japanese food culture through the market, then prepare and enjoy your own sushi.
Q: Do I need previous cooking or sushi-making experience?
A: No previous cooking or sushi-making experience is required. The instructor provides step-by-step demonstrations to help beginners make sushi and arrange their finished bento.
Q: What language is used during the tour and sushi-making class?
A: The guided market walk and sushi-making class are conducted in English. During the class, spoken instructions are supported by practical demonstrations.
Q: Is the experience suitable for children, and are child rates available?
A: Discounted child rates are available for children ages 3–9. Children ages 5–9 frequently join our sushi-making classes, where simple demonstrations help them follow along. Families can explore Tsukiji Market together, make sushi, and enjoy their finished meal. Please allow for approximately one hour of walking when planning for younger children. Select the child pricing option when booking.
Q: Can babies and toddlers attend?
A: Children of all ages, including babies, are welcome. Children ages 0–2 may accompany their family free of charge if they do not occupy a separate seat. The free infant option does not include a sushi-making experience or a separate set of ingredients and tools.
Q: How should I book for a child age 0–2 who wants to make sushi?
A: Please book a paid child place for a child age 0–2 who will take part in sushi making. This allows us to prepare their experience. The free infant option does not include a separate seat or an individual sushi-making experience.
Q: Can I bring a stroller?
A: Strollers can be brought to the sushi-making classroom, which has elevator access. For the combined market walking tour and sushi-making experience, please contact SMILING TOKYO in advance to discuss bringing a stroller along the walking route.
Q: Can wheelchair users join the combined experience?
A: The sushi-making classroom is on the third floor with elevator access and can accommodate wheelchair users. Please contact SMILING TOKYO before booking the combined experience so we can discuss the market walking route and your access requirements.
Q: Are vegetarian options available?
A: Vegetarian options are available for the sushi-making meal included in the Tsukiji Market tour. Please request a vegetarian menu by the day before your tour. Same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Q: Are vegan options available?
A: Vegan options are available for the sushi-making meal included in the Tsukiji Market tour. Please request a vegan menu by the day before your tour so we can prepare the ingredients. Same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Q: Can you accommodate halal dietary requirements?
A: SMILING TOKYO is not halal-certified, but we can make dietary adjustments for the sushi-making meal where possible. Please tell us your specific halal requirements by the day before your tour so we can confirm what we can accommodate. We cannot guarantee that every halal requirement can be met, and same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Q: Can you accommodate kosher dietary requirements?
A: Kosher dietary requests require individual consultation and cannot be guaranteed. Please contact SMILING TOKYO before booking to discuss your specific requirements and whether a suitable arrangement is possible.
Q: When should I tell you about allergies or dietary requirements?
A: Please notify SMILING TOKYO of any allergies or dietary requirements by the day before your tour so we can discuss suitable arrangements for the sushi-making meal. Same-day requests may not be accommodated. Kosher requests require individual consultation, and halal adjustments are subject to what we can accommodate without halal certification.
Q: Can I take photos of my sushi bento?
A: You can photograph your finished sushi bento before eating it. Complimentary photos taken by staff are also included in the sushi-making experience.
Q: Can I take my finished sushi bento or leftovers away?
A: All sushi prepared during the class must be eaten at the classroom during the session. Takeout is not permitted, including leftover sushi.
Q: Where should I meet my guide for the Tsukiji Market tour?
A: Meet in front of the sushi restaurant “Sushizanmai Bekkan” (Annex). Your guide will be waiting on the right side of the building as you face it from the street. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booked start time and wait outside. There are several Sushizanmai restaurants in Tsukiji, so make sure you come to the Bekkan (Annex) location.
Q: Is this tour operated by Sushizanmai?
A: The Tsukiji Market tour and sushi-making experience is independently operated by SMILING TOKYO and is not affiliated with Sushizanmai. Sushizanmai Bekkan is the landmark for the outdoor meeting point. Please contact SMILING TOKYO for assistance rather than asking restaurant staff.
Q: What time should I arrive, and what happens if I am late?
A: Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booked start time. The tour starts promptly, and late arrivals may not be able to join. Allow extra travel time to find the correct meeting point.
Q: Are hotel pickup and transportation included?
A: Hotel pickup, hotel drop-off, and transportation to and from the meeting point are not included. Please make your own way to the outdoor meeting point in front of Sushizanmai Bekkan (Annex).
Q: Can I book a private Tsukiji Market tour and sushi-making experience?
A: Please contact SMILING TOKYO to request a private group booking for the market tour and sushi-making experience. We can discuss availability and arrangements for your group.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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