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Tsukiji Outer Market

Tokyo, Japan

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Tsukiji Outer Market

The outer market beside the old Tsukiji wholesale site sells sushi, seafood, grilled wagyu skewers, tamagoyaki and kitchen knives in narrow lanes. The wholesale market moved to Toyosu, and the outer market kept its stalls and restaurants.

Highlights

  • Fresh sea urchin and oysters
  • Grilled wagyu skewers
  • Tamagoyaki rolled omelet

Good to know

  • Many shops close early afternoon
  • Go early in the morning
  • Bring cash for some stalls

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