Tsukiji, Tokyo

Name: Tsukiji
Address: Tokyo, Japan

#532 among attractions in Tokyo

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Tsukiji is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. Literally meaning "reclaimed land", it lies near the Sumida River on land reclaimed from Tokyo Bay in the 18th century during the Edo period. The eponymous Tsukiji fish market opened in 1935 and closed in 2018 when its operations were moved to the new Toyosu Market. ()

Local name: 築地 Coordinates: 35°40'6"N, 139°46'26"E

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中央区 (築地)Tokyo Japan

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Tsukiji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsukiji Fish Market, Hamarikyu Gardens, Ginza Six, Tokyo International Forum.

0.5 miSW
Fish market with an extensive selection
Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo
14 min walk • The Tsukiji Fish Market, once the heart of Tokyo's culinary scene, was renowned as the world's largest and busiest fish market. Located in central Tokyo, it was a bustling hub of activity where the freshest seafood from around the globe was bought and sold.
0.8 miSW
Former Imperial gardens open to public
Hamarikyu Gardens, Tokyo
21 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Hamarikyu Gardens stands as a serene oasis offering a tranquil escape from the city's relentless pace. This historic park, surrounded by skyscrapers and the waters of Tokyo Bay, serves as a testament to the fusion of...
0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Business center
Ginza Six, Tokyo
16 min walk • Ginza Six is a luxury shopping complex located in the Ginza area of Tokyo, jointly developed by Mori Building Company, J. Front Retailing, Sumitomo Corporation and L Catterton Real Estate.
0.8 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo
21 min walk • The Tokyo International Forum stands as a marvel of modern architecture and a premier event venue in the bustling heart of Tokyo, Japan. With its distinctive glass atrium and sleek, ship-like silhouette, the forum is a striking addition to the city's skyline, easily...
~1850 ftW
Theatre and performing arts
Kabuki-za, Tokyo
9 min walk • Nestled in the bustling district of Ginza, Tokyo, the Kabuki-za Theatre stands as a cultural emblem of traditional Japanese performing arts. This storied venue, dedicated to the classical dance-drama known as Kabuki, has been enthralling audiences since its inception...
~1560 ftS
Park
Hatoba Park, Tokyo
8 min walk • Hatoba Park is a park along the Sumida River, northeast of Kachidoki Bridge, in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dentsu Building, Tokyo
19 min walk • The Dentsu Building or Dentsu Headquarters Building is a high-rise building in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The building houses the corporate offices of Dentsu.
~1810 ftS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Namiyoke Inari Shrine, Tokyo
9 min walk • Namiyoke Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsukiji, Chūō, Tokyo. It is an Inari shrine that was built on the water's edge when this part of Tokyo was created from landfill after the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657.
~830 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tokyo
5 min walk • Tsukiji Hongan-ji, sometimes archaically romanized Hongwan-ji, is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo, Japan. The temple is adjacent to Tsukiji Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
0.4 miNE
Sacred and religious sites
Teppozu Inari Shrine, Tokyo
12 min walk • Teppozu Inari Shrine is an Inari shrine in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Artizon Museum, Tokyo
19 min walk • Artizon Museum Aatizon Bijutukan, until 2018 Bridgestone Museum of Art, is an art museum in Tokyo, Japan. The museum was founded in 1952 by the founder of Bridgestone Tire Co. Ishibashi Shojiro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tsukiji?

Nearby attractions include Tokyo/Chuo, Tokyo (4 min walk), Tsukiji Hongwanji, Tokyo (5 min walk), Old Cathedral of St. Joseph, Tokyo (5 min walk), Hatoba Park, Tokyo (8 min walk).

How to get to Tsukiji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tsukiji:

Metro

Tsukiji • Lines: H, H-Ts, Ts;H (3 min walk)
Shintomicho • Lines: Y (5 min walk)

Bus

築地本願寺 • Lines: 南循環 (4 min walk)
Akatsuki Park • Lines: 南循環 (4 min walk)

Train

Hatchōbori (13 min walk)
Yurakucho (20 min walk)

Light rail

Shimbashi • Lines: U (21 min walk)
Shiodome • Lines: U (23 min walk)

Ferry

竹芝桟橋 • Lines: 大島フェリー航路岡田港直通便, 東京～小笠原(父島)航路 (31 min walk)