Toyosu Market, opened in 2018 as the successor to the old Tsukiji market, is Tokyo's massive wholesale seafood and produce market in Koto Ward and home to one of the world's largest tuna auctions. Three main buildings - the Fisheries Wholesale, Fisheries Intermediate Wholesale, and Fruit & Vegetable buildings - are linked by raised pedestrian walkways, and visitors come for the pre-dawn tuna auction and the fresh sushi and seafood-bowl restaurants. In February 2024 the adjacent Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai dining and hot-spring complex also opened.
Early-morning tuna auction viewing - the 2nd-floor visitor walkway is open from 5:00 AM with no reservation and free (the auction runs roughly 5:30-6:30 AM)
A lower-floor deck separated from the auction floor by a single pane of glass requires advance online application by lottery (free; applications open early the previous month)
About 40 restaurants clustered on the 3rd floors of the Intermediate Wholesale and Management buildings, mostly sushi and seafood rice bowls
Next-door Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai with its Edo-style food street, free 8th-floor foot bath, and Manyo Club hot spring
Nearest station is Shijomae on the Yurikamome Line, connected directly by pedestrian deck
Good to know
RulesGeneral visitors may enter only via the three designated pedestrian-deck entrances; entry through vehicle gates or from internal bus stops is not permitted. Motorcycles and bicycles are banned on the grounds.
SafetyWatch constantly for turret trucks (small motorized carts) moving through the market, stay on designated pathways, and follow staff instructions. The pre-dawn hours are working time for professional buyers.
MannersEating or drinking in corridors and on benches, and eating while walking, are prohibited - dine only in the designated restaurant areas, and don't touch products you don't intend to buy.
CautionBeware the so-called 'inbound don' - overpriced seafood bowls aimed at tourists (from around 6,980 yen up to 10,000+ yen). Some venues use two-tier pricing, so always check the menu price beforehand.
RulesOn closed days (mainly Wednesdays and Sundays plus some holidays, about 116 days a year) viewing and restaurants are unavailable, so check the official market calendar for operating days before you go.
SeasonRestaurants generally open in the morning and close when they sell out, sometimes before lunch. Popular sushi spots sell out early, so arriving before 10:00 AM gives the widest choice.
Practical info
The visitor walkway is open 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM on operating days. Entry and auction viewing are free (only the lower deck requires a lottery application). Fees, hours, closed days, and auction application methods can change, so confirm the latest details on the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market official website before visiting.
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