Tsukiji Outer Market — Seafood & Street Food

Tsukiji Outer Market (築地場外市場, Tsukiji Jogai Shijo) is a 300-meter network of alleys and shops selling fresh seafood, produce, kitchenware, and prepared foods. The wholesale market (inner market, tuna auctions) moved to Toyosu in 2018, but the outer market remains — 400+ vendors and restaurants serving Tokyo's freshest sushi, sashimi, grilled seafood, tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), and street food. The market opens early (5:00-6:00), peaks 7:00-10:00, and many shops close by 14:00.

The market is working-class Tokyo — vendors call out prices, shoppers squeeze melons, chefs buy ingredients, and tourists navigate the narrow lanes with food in hand. Highlights include fresh uni (sea urchin), toro (fatty tuna), scallops, oysters, and Tsukiji's famous tamagoyaki (sweet rolled omelet). The atmosphere is energetic, aromatic, and delicious.