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This fish market is the largest fish market in Japan and sells more than 670000 ton representing over 500 billion Yen of fish a year. The market has been operating since 1935 and is located next to the vegetable market.
The market sells just about any sea creature you can imagine, mackrel, cuttlefish, salmon, tuna, shell fish, shrimp, crap even seaweed and octopus and sea urchin. If it lives in the sea or in water theres a pretty good chance you could buy it here, but you need to get up early to get the best catch. The market is best visited about 5 am the bidding dosent last long. The market closes by about mid day.
Some of the freshest seafood can be eaten at one of the many seafood restaurants in the vicinity. Whether it be fresh seafood on sushi or Sashimi or a beatiful crab meal there is something for all seafood buffs, many at very reasonable prices.
The market is easy to get to, the rail is the easiest way, being just a short walk from Tsukji Shijo Subway Station (E18) which is on the Oedo Line using exit A1. You can also get there with a 10 minute walk by using the Tsukiji Subway station (H10) on the Hibiya line, use exit 1 or you are close to the Hibiy Asakusa line get off at Higashi Ginza Subway (H10-A11) for a 10 minute walk from exit 6.
The market is located in Tsukiji, a small strip of reclaimed land between Ginza and the waterfront with Shiodome located to the South West. The market is open most days except Sunday.
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