Tsukiji Fish Market And Buying Dried Goods Or Produce In Tokyo

by Yve
(Singapore)

Hello!

Thank you for the opportunity to ask questions!

I will be travelling to Tokyo come December 22 and my mom is eager to do some shopping for dried produce/goods (like scallops and dried seafood) and I was wondering if you could give me some advice on where I can find these shops.

Also, my brother and I would love to visit Tsukiji fish market, just a quick thought on what time the train service starts. I understand that to watch the auction means you'll have to be there early, around 5am-ish and I don't know if the train has already started their operations for the day.

Many thanks in advance for the advice.

Hi Yve,

Great questions. I hope I can help : )

Tsukiji Fish Market

First up, if you plan on visiting Tsukiji fish market then check out my Tsukiji page for more information. As well as giving you access to a couple of organized tour options there's also information on there for visiting as an independent traveler.

To answer your question about getting there, unfortunately, if you want to get up early and make your way there on time to see the auction you'll need to take a taxi... unless of course you're staying in a hotel that's close to the market?

If you haven't booked your hotel yet see our Tokyo hotel page for a whole range of options and budgets.

Buying Dried Goods/Produce

It's actually really easy to buy dried goods in Tokyo. If you go into any supermarket you'll usually find an aisle dedicated to all kinds of dried delicacies.

Supermarkets worth looking for are Summit, Tokyu Store, and Seibu. These are what I think of as the more local supermarkets and a lot more fun than some of the international markets... and cheaper! You'll usually find at least one local supermarket near the entrance to a train station.

If you do go to Tsukiji fish market you'll also find plenty available in the stalls that are all around the area.



If you're into food and want to try something a little different while you're here, take a day trip down to Yokohama and check out the Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum.

One last thing. The Kappabashi district of Tokyo is great if you want to buy some specifically Japanese tools, bowls, or just about anything for your kitchen.

Have fun!