For over 80 years, the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market thrived at Tsukiji before relocating in October 2018 to become the modern Toyosu Market. This vital hub ensures Tokyo’s tables are stocked with fresh vegetables, fish, meat, and more, offering a stable supply at set prices, efficiently distributed from one dynamic location.

Toyosu Market is a bustling hub where merchants, including wholesalers and intermediate buyers, engage in professional trade. Originally at Tsukiji, it attracted sightseers with its array of delectable foods. Since moving to Toyosu, the market still welcomes the public to explore designated areas, savoring fresh, delicious dishes at its restaurants and food shops.

The Tsukiji Market was large, but the Toyosu Market is massive! Tsukiji conducted the largest volume of marine products transactions in the world.

Unlike Tsukiji’s open-air setup with scattered shops and facilities, Toyosu Market is a modern, closed complex housing everything under one roof. This design ensures precise temperature control and enhanced sanitation, shielding food from external elements to preserve exceptional freshness.

As a fully enclosed facility, Toyosu Market’s Visitor’s Course, restaurants, and shops are all indoors, offering a comfortable and enjoyable experience regardless of the weather. All market-related restaurants are conveniently located on the third floor of each block.

Toyosu Market buzzes to life early, operating from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though shops and restaurants have varying closing times. Most shops stay open past noon but wind down in the afternoon, so early morning visits are ideal for the full experience.

The market typically closes on Sundays, holidays, and occasionally Wednesdays. To avoid disappointment, check the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market website for the latest schedule before planning your trip.

Toyosu Market is organized into three blocks, each dedicated to specific fresh foods and market functions.

While the general public and tourists cannot access the market’s selling floor, there are numerous areas open for exploration, including a variety of shops and restaurants.

To view a map of public-access areas, check the PDF on the official website.

The following three areas (or Blocks) are open to the general public.

The Fruit and Vegetables area handles a diverse array of produce, vividly displayed by season along the Visitor’s Course.

Open to the public, this course offers a peek into market operations from an observation deck with 12 windows—one for each month—highlighting the fruits and vegetables sold at that time, color-coded for a lively, engaging experience.

Panels providing detailed explanations about the operations of the Fruit and Vegetable Market and the people who work there are displayed in the rear observation deck enabling visitors to gain a deeper knowledge of the market.

There are a number of shops on the first floor offering tempura, sushi, soba, and other dishes.

Fisheries Intermediate Wholesalers supply fresh seafood to fish merchants, sushi shops, and more. Enjoy shopping, dining, and stunning rooftop views at this vibrant block.

A Visitor’s Course lets you peer through windows to watch market operations in action.

Along the course, informative panels share insights on marine products, market terminology, seasonal fish features, and cooking tips, offering practical knowledge for everyday life.

Turret trucks, used to move goods throughout the market, are showcased in the Visitor’s Course of this area. One is on display, making it a fun photo spot where you can snap pictures standing beside it.

On the fourth floor of the Marine Products Intermediate Wholesalers area, Uogashi Yokocho is a lively shopping zone open to all.

Take the escalator or stairs just past the Visitor’s Course to reach this bustling market with around 69 vendors. Here, professionals and market affiliates sell tools and food products, and the general public can also browse and purchase a variety of goods.

Located on the third floor of the Marine Products Intermediate Wholesaler Building, this area is accessible via a pedestrian walkway connecting each block, just before the entrance to the wholesaler area.

The food here showcases the market’s freshest seafood, with popular restaurants, including beloved spots relocated from Tsukiji, serving up exceptional dishes.

Atop the Fisheries Intermediate Wholesale Market Building, the Green Roof Plaza offers a spacious lawn accessible via an escalator near the restaurant entrance.

On clear days, enjoy stunning views of Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and Tokyo Bay.

Note that there aren't any benches, and food and drinks are not permitted in this area.

A pathway goes directly from the station to the entrance on the third floor. Directly inside is the spacious restaurant area. Popular shops relocated from Tsukiji line this area selling all types of gifts and food items.

This is the public relations corner with information about the entire Toyosu Market.

All the essential information to questions such as what sort of products are handled and what the market is exactly can be learned here. Stopping by here first and getting an idea of the market overall is a good idea before exploring it.

You can even take a photo of yourself with this large tuna if you like!

The main attraction of the market is the tuna auction. You can watch it in the Marine Products Wholesaler Area.

From the Management Offices go down this corridor and it will take you to the observation deck in the Marine Products Wholesaler Area.

Marine products from Japan and abroad are sold at auction to intermediate wholesalers by wholesalers in this Marine Products Wholesaler Area.

The floor where tuna is sold in the Marine Products Area is green because the red of the tuna stands out better against a green background. The tuna auction begins at 5:30 in the morning and lasts about an hour. You can observe it from the course window.

The glass enclosure shown in the right of the photo is the booth from which the auction can be viewed. The auctions began from Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Here you can get a real sense and feel of the atmosphere of the auction listening to the traders’ banter.

The Toyosu Market offers guided tours to observe the tuna auction, typically held daily in the early morning. Below is a generalized process for applying and participating, designed to remain relevant without monthly updates. For specific tour schedules (dates and times), refer to the official website.

To reach Toyosu Market, take the New Transit Yurikamome (Tokyo Rinkai New Transit Line) from either Shimbashi Station or Toyosu Station and disembark at Shijo-mae Station. After passing through the ticket gates, proceed straight to access the market directly.

You can also reach Toyosu Market by taking Metropolitan Bus #01 from JR Shimbashi Station or Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Toyocho Station. Get off at the Toyosu-Shijō bus stop. Travel time from Shimbashi to Toyosu-Shijō is approximately 25–40 minutes.

The Toyosu Market is still brand new so it is easy to see all of the areas easily. We especially recommend it to those who have never been there before!

Also be sure to check out articles related to recommended places to eat, gifts shops, and take-out restaurants as well as the Q&A for learning more about Toyosu Market.