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Tsukiji Outer Market

Japanese name: 築地場外市場

A bustling market famous for the freshest sushi and street food. The best time to visit is early morning.

Opening hours
Varies by shop, roughly 5:00–15:00. Go before 10:00 for the best of it
Getting there
2 min walk from Tsukijishijo Station (Toei Oedo Line), or 5 min from Tsukiji Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Map
Open in Google Maps ↗
Official site
www.tsukiji.or.jp ↗

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