Tsukiji Fish Market

The Tsukiji fish market has been a Tokyo icon and the largest fish market in the world since opening in 1935. It was known for its fish auction, where chefs and sellers would haggle over some of the freshest and priciest fish in the world (a tuna sold for $323,000 in 2018), which visitors (who were willing to rise early) could witness at 3 a.m. In 2018, the inner market closed and moved to Toyosu Fish Market. While there is no longer an auction at Tsukiji, the outer market remains, and it is fun to visit to sample street food and sushi from the various stalls still based here. If you want a sit-down meal, Sushi Sei serves a quick and affordable omakase.