The Tsukiji Fish Market appears in every guide book about Tokyo. It is the largest wholesale fish market in Tokyo, and one of the largest in the world. Get up before sunrise to visit the tuna auction. We were too late for that but still had a nice impression of the huge fish market. The best time to arrive is 4:00am: First come first serve! After the wholesale market you can visit the outer market which is packed with stalls selling fresh seafood, wasabi, cutlery and other specialty items. If you don’t feel like sushi after you’ve seen all the fish, Tsukiji also offers lots of other options, including big bowls of ramen, which we desperately needed to warm up after the cold, cold market. Rene Redzepi: ‘If you have any interest in food, Tsukiji fish market is as important as visiting Egypt’s pyramids. You have to go, especially now, in its last days in its current location. Ahead of the 2020 Olympics, they’re tearing it down after 80 years and moving it to the city’s outskirts, where they’re building a new version which probably won’t have the same wonderful vibe.’ (source)