Tsukiji Fish Market | Tokyo, Japan

9 Jun

Have you ever wondered what 4:30 a.m. would smell like in Tokyo? Well, today it smelled like a whole lot of fish!

With my second trip to Tokyo quickly coming to an end, I decided to wake up early and head out to the very popular Tsukiji Fish Market here in Tokyo. If you have no clue, Tsukiji Fish Market is one of the largest fish markets in the world. Tsukiji handles nearly two tons of marine product per day and that is evident if you have ever been there during the busy times.

I was surprised that I didn’t see as many tourist as expected until just after 7 a.m. One important thing to remember is Tsukiji is a market and people are there to buy and sell products, so stay out of the way if you can. My biggest advice to anyone interested in checking it out is to get their early and stay out of the way of the people and all of the moving carts.

The best part about all of this is that it is absolutely free. That’s right, free! When you are done checking out the tuna auction and various marine life, go eat some of the freshest sushi you’ll ever eat at one of the local vendors in the outer market.

Here are some of the photos from my trip to Tsukiji Fish Market.

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Watchful Eyes

Tools of the trade

Tsukiji Market Tuna Cut2

Here are more photos from my day at the market.


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8 Responses to “Tsukiji Fish Market | Tokyo, Japan”

  1. jen 10. Jun, 2009 at 6:28 am #

    wow!!! i can’t wait to see this when i go in aug.

  2. Aiwa 12. Jun, 2009 at 12:44 pm #

    That’s a lot of fish. Your pictures make me crave for sushi.

    It just reminds me of Hawaii’s golden anniversary celebration this year.

  3. ladyhomechef 17. Jun, 2009 at 2:08 am #

    I like your photoes here! Stunning & really capture my attention! May I know what kind of camera & glass you are using and how did you take your photoes?

  4. Jay 17. Jun, 2009 at 5:35 am #

    @ ladyhomechef,

    Thank you very much for your comment.

    I currently use a Nikon D80 DSLR with various lenses. I used the Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 and Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 in the majority of shots taken at the fish market though.

    Please let me know if you have any questions.

  5. McAlpine 13. Jul, 2009 at 2:41 pm #

    Hey! You didn’t get that guys number for me. Remember?

  6. Jay 15. Jul, 2009 at 1:46 am #

    @McAlpine

    I can’t remember who you are talking about. Shoot me a message and hopefully I can help you out!

  7. McAlpine 15. Jul, 2009 at 1:48 am #

    The Habu sake article you did awhile back.

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