Sunday, 3 October 2021

TOYOSU FISH MARKET TOKYO

 TOYOSU FISH MARKET

TOKYO JAPAN

Planning & Getting There

NEW TRANSIT YURIKOMOME LINE

To get to the Toyosu Fish Market take the Yurikome Line train from Shimbashi Station and ext at Shijo-mae (U15) and the marjket is right at the station.You will enjoythe trip on the elevated driverless train over the  Rainbow Bridge. Shimbashi is on the Yamanote Line and two stops from Tolyo; use your Suica card for easy ticketing.The trains operates from 6;00 am and there is a bus service  that starts around 5:00am  from Shimbashi Station. Get there early asthere is a line-up.

The market opens from 5;00 am and the tuna auction commences at 5;30 am. There is an elevated viewing platform for visitoes but it is wise to pre-book (on-line) and  get one of the limited spots at the lower level viewing platform which operated from 5:55 am until 6:25 am.. Bookings open 10 days in advance  and there is a lottery system if over-booked so plan well ahead as it is worthwhile. Go to the market website for booking details.
















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