Nagoya Fish Market Early Morning Private Tour | Market Walk & Breakfast
Tour Duration
Tour Duration
2
Hours
Starting From
Starting From
13,000
JPY/person
Size
Size
1-8
Person
Highlights
  • Explore Nagoya’s historic Yanagibashi Fish Market with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Watch expert fishmongers slice giant tuna, prepare fugu, and handle fresh seafood for the day
  • Enjoy a more relaxed and accessible market experience, allowing you to observe market life up close without the crowds
  • Interact with market vendors through your guide and learn about Japan’s seafood culture firsthand
  • Enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast of your choice at one of the market’s eateries

Experience the lively morning atmosphere of Yanagibashi Fish Market, Nagoya’s historic seafood hub supplying fresh ingredients to restaurants and locals for over a century. Unlike Japan’s larger wholesale markets, this market offers a more relaxed and accessible experience, allowing you to observe market life up close without the crowds.

With a licensed local guide, stroll through the stalls, watch expert fishmongers slice giant tuna and prepare fugu (puffer fish), and learn about Japan’s seafood industry while interacting with vendors through your guide. Beyond seafood, you’ll find a variety of traditional goods, including dried seaweed, pickles, and Japanese rice crackers. After exploring, enjoy a Japanese breakfast of your choice, with options like seafood rice bowls, ramen, or kitsune udon, at one of the market’s eateries.

Whether you’re a food lover, market enthusiast, or first-time visitor to Japan, this tour offers an authentic and immersive glimpse into Japan’s culinary world.

Itinerary

7:00 AM – Meet at Hotel (or Nagoya Station) & Walk to Market

Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby before heading to Yanagibashi Fish Market, a historic seafood hub supplying fresh ingredients to the city’s top restaurants.
*For guests staying at hotels near Nagoya Station, your guide will pick you up at your hotel. For those staying in other areas, please meet us at the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center.

7:20 AM – Arrive at the Market & Explore

Step into the bustling market scene, watching expert fishmongers slice giant tuna, prepare delicate fugu, and sell a variety of seafood. Browse local specialty shops selling seaweed, pickles, traditional snacks, and other interesting foods.

8:00 AM – Seafood Breakfast & Shopping

Enjoy a breakfast, with options like rice bowls, ramen, or kitsune udon noodles. Take time to shop for souvenirs and local delicacies.

9:00 AM – Tour Ends

Your guide will assist you with directions back to your hotel or your next destination.

Meeting Point

Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center

What's Included

What’s Included

  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast (food only)
  • Travel Insurance

What’s Not Included

  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Beverages
  • Personal shopping expenses
Additional Info

Accessibility & Activity Level

  • This is a walking tour; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • The market floor is often wet, and water may splash around—please dress accordingly
  • The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible due to the market’s narrow aisles and busy atmosphere

Tour Operation & Language

  • This tour is conducted in English.
    A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
  • The minimum age for participants is 5 years old

Dietary Requirements

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking. If no dietary information is provided, we will assume you have no restrictions

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Cash for shopping (a lot of market vendors do not accept credit cards)

Booking Request

This experience is booked on request. The owner of the experience will respond to the request within 5 days

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Booking Deadline

  • Advance booking is required
  • Cut-off time: 1 week before departure

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee
No-show or cancellation after tour departure 100% of the tour price
On the tour date 50% of the tour price
1 day prior to the tour date 40% of the tour price
2 to 7 days prior to the tour date 30% of the tour price
8 to 10 days prior to the tour date 20% of the tour price
11 or more days prior to the tour date Free
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Starting From
13,000 JPY/person