Tsukiji Fish Market – Tokyo’s Tastebud Wake-Up Call

#cityplaybook #market Category: Morning Must-Do | Food & Culture | Local Favorite Neighborhood: Chuo City, Tokyo Best Time: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM ✨ Why It’s a Must Start your day where Tokyo really wakes up—Tsukiji isn’t just a market, it’s an experience. From melt-in-your-mouth tuna sashimi to sizzling street scallops, every step through its narrow lanes is a flavor explosion. Though the wholesale section moved to Toyosu, the Outer Market still pulses with life, food, and tradition. 🍣 What to Do Savor: Sit at a sushi counter and order omakase. Yes, even at 7 AM. Stroll: Browse stalls selling dried seafood, tea, sharp knives & quirky kitchen tools. Snack: Grab tamagoyaki-on-a-stick or seared uni from the street vendors. 🧭 Insider Tip Go early—locals do. By 10 AM, the freshest items are often gone. Weekdays = fewer tourists. Bring yen, not cards. 📸 Bonus Vibe Step behind the market to find Namiyoke Inari Shrine, a quiet place for reflection among the fishmongers. Tokyo’s breakfast of legends. Dive into the flavor-packed alleys of Tsukiji Fish Market, where sushi for breakfast is totally normal—and ridiculously fresh. 🐟🍣 Come early, leave happy (and full). #tsukijifishmarket #tokyoeats #sushiforbreakfast #tokyomorningvibes #hiddentokyo #cityplaybooktokyo #eatlikealocal #japantravel #fishmarketfrenzy #tokyofoodie