10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO AT TSUKIJI FISH MARKET
Tokyo is popular for many things and one of them is fishing. It is home to Tsukiji Fish market which is the largest fish market in Japan and the world at large. The market hosts Tuna auctions every morning and if you are a tourist in Japan then you might want to check it out. However, the place is a market and business comes first. Tourists are allowed in to the market but there are rules to follow so as to enter and enjoy the booming fish market.
Here are some tips to make sure that you get the best out of Tsukiji Fish market.
1. Spend the Night around the market place
The market opens in the early dawn, in Tokyo however there is no 24-hour train or bus service in the city. Thus at early dawn
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Attend the Tuna Auction
The market opens between 3.30am-6.00a.m when the popular Tuna auction happens. There are two groups each of 60 people who are allowed to watch. The first is between 5.25a.m and 5.45a.m while the second is between 5.50a.m and 6.10 a.m.The guards give vests as tickets with two different colours for each group. In the peak tourist seasons (in spring and autumn) it is hard to get tickets in any of the groups. If you want to make sure that you do not miss out then it is better that you wake up an hour or two before the opening and make your way to the market as fast as you can.
3. Check out the Tuna
The auction is the highlight of the show and you don’t want to miss it. The fish are first frozen and hallowed out. They are spread on the floor where the buyers will get a chance to inspect the fish to check the quality. They look at the cavities and occasionally taste the pieces. The bidding process begins after all the potential buyers have gathered their
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Watch how fish is gutted
Have you ever watched a fish gutted, cleaned and a scoop of rice filled inside? If not, Tsukiji Fish Market should be your first stop. If you are in a mood for some fresh Sushi, then this will prepare you for some. Fish are placed in a small tank then fished with a small net before being gutted right in front of you.
5. Sample some fresh Sushi
The funny thing is that not all restaurants in Tsukiji Fish Market are willing to prepare fish for you. Disappointing but in a good way, if you take fish how are you going to sample sushi in its country of origin? Go to any of the many sushi restaurants lined up and sample some.
6. Take pictures
It is important to mention that flash photography is banned in the market especially during bidding hours as it might mess up the caller’s eyes and miss someone’s bid. There was also a case where the flash caused blindness to a person in the market. However videos and non-flash cameras are allowed. If you want to get a good view then stand at the right side of the front where the bidding happens. Later, you can take some funny pictures with cut-outs, you know, and your fish
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