Tsukiji Then

Tsukiji Fish Market had over 1,200 stalls filled with fresh fish, seafood and vegetables and was a MUST-SEE in Tokyo.  And the rumours that it had to be seen at 5 am were certainly not true...

The tuna auction, which was not open to the public, did start at 5 am.  The fish market itself could be best seen from 08:30 to 10:30 (you could go earlier if you liked...). Bustling vehicles were always a danger in the market!  They were not trying to run you down but just trying to get their product to the delivery companies as quickly as possible.