Excursion Tsukiji outer market walk & sushi lunch tour at Tokyo

Tsukiji Outer Market

Departing the pier, you will head to the Tsukiji Outer Market. It is a traditional wholesale market selling seafood, vegetables, produce and housewares and was established in 1935. It was also one of the largest wholesale supermarkets of any kind. When established in 1935 it was a replacement for an older market that was destroyed in the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake. The land on which the fish market sat was created during the Edo period by the Tokugawa shogunate after the Great fire of Meireki of 1657. It was created through land reclamation on the Tokyo Bay and the area was therefore named Tsukiji, meaning," constructed land" or "reclaimed land". The fish market however, was not sited here until the 20^th century. The market handles more than 480 different kinds of seafood as well as 270 types of other produce ranging from cheap seaweed to the most expensive caviar. Overall, more than 700,000 metric tons of seafood are handled every year at the three seafood markets in Tokyo. At Tsukiji Market around 1,628 ton of seafood worth approximately 1.6 billion yen (US$14 million) may be sold on a typical day.

Sushi Restaurant and Lunch

Then you will head to a Sushi Restaurant for lunch. Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice usually with some sugar and salt, accompanying a variety of ingredients such as seafood, often raw and vegetables. At the local restaurant enjoy Japanese Nigiri Sushi. Nigiri translates to "two fingers". As the name implies, this is a small, delicious treat that features a thinly-sliced drapery of raw fish, laid over a cluster of sweet and salt vinegared rice. There are several types of sushi, making it an appealing food to people with a wide range of tastes. After lunch you will drive back to the pier via the Tokyo Metropolitan area to enjoy views from the coach.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Nigiri Sushi Lunch, Walk around Tsukiji Outer Market, Views of Tokyo from the coach

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.5 miles (800-900 meters), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. The lunch served during this tour includes a Japanese Sushi Nigiri set menu. For dietary restrictions please contact the on board Shore Concierge Team upon embarkation. Menu substitutions may be not be possible to accommodate. Japanese Yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior the cruise. A minimum number of participants is required for this tour's operation. The order of the visits may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.