For those who had read the comic “Tsukiji Uogashi Sandaime (鱼河岸三代木)”,  Tsukiji Fish Market is a must to visit. This fish market supplies the entire seafood to the population of Tokyo.

It closes on Sundays and Public Holidays. As such I had only one chance in my entire trip to visit the market.  I have only one thing to say. It is comic comes alive.

For more details, please the website: The Tsukiji Market. Please adhere strictly to the rules and behavior in the market.

Common sight at the the market but the WOW factor for the first timer

My favourite food

So is this

Just like in the comic

Temple of the Lions

The female lion. For those who have read the comic, you will remember there is an episode on the Anniversary Celebration of Tsukiji where the Lions, Guardian of the Market will be making the rounds in and out of the market. You can find the 2 Guardians residing just near the entrance of the market. Remember to say your thanks and prayers for the bountiful seafood you savor in Japan. (The male Guardian is black but my photo was blurred. I apologized for the lack of the photo)

Do walk the outer area of the market. Do walk the outside of the market. There is sushi bars (with very long queues) and shops selling everything and anything related to the market. I did not really explore the place due to the lack of time. (I need to reach back the hotel by 8am. I was at the market at 5.30am and I walked 1.6km from hotel to reach the market and then back.)

So more reason to visit the market again.

Chen Kee…