Last updated March 31, 2024
Walk around enjoying the cuisine in the small streets
5. Tsukiji, Tsukishima
Taste the local cuisine including Tsukishima monja and tsukuda cooking. This course lets you learn about the Edo period by visiting the historic Tukijihonganji Temple or the Ishikawajima lighthouse rebuilt in Tsukuda park while you enjoy the local cuisine.
- Metropolitan center and sub-center
- Downtown
Route
Select a spot to see details such as tourist information and barrier-free information.
- Start Tokyo MetroTsukiji Station [Exit 1, Exit 2]
About 1 minute on foot
About 60 meters - Spot1 Tsukijihongwanji Temple
About 5 minutes on foot
About 270 meters Travel Tips - Spot2 Tsukiji Fish Market
About 10 minutes on foot
About 600 meters - Station Toei Subway Tsukijishijo Station [Exit A3]
About 4 minutes by train
2nd stop - Station Toei SubwayTsukishima Station [Exit 8b]
About 3 minutes on foot
About 170 meters - Spot3 Tsukishima Monja Street
About 6 minutes on foot
About 350 meters Travel Tips - Spot4 Tsukuda Park
About 14 minutes on foot
About 800 meters - Goal Tokyo MetroTsukishima Station [Exit 6]
- Information used in the creation of this website was current as of January 2023
- Indicated route travel times are calculated based on a speed of about 60 meters/minute
Route Details
There is also useful information for when you actually visit a spot, such as the time required, details on restrooms, and travel time between spots.
Explanation of PictogramsNote Items are indicated in dark blue if applicable.
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- Wheelchair-accessible restroom (located within the ticket gates at train and subway stations unless noted otherwise)
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- Nursing area (with diaper-changing table, unless noted otherwise)
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- Written communication possible through communication boards or paper
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- Osotomate-friendly facility
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- Parking for the impaired
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- Explanations, etc. available through tactile maps or in Braille
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Start Tokyo Metro Tsukiji Station [Exit 1, Exit 2]
Start at Tokyo Metro Tsukiji Station [Exit 1 or 2].
For station details, refer to the Tokyo Metro website. -
About 1 minute on foot
About 60 meters Travel Tips There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet at the Exit 1 ticket gates on the Nakameguro side platform. -
Spot1 Tsukijihongwanji Temple About 30 minutes
Tsukijihongwanji Temple, a temple belonging to the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha school of Buddhism (head temple: Nishi Hongwanji in Kyoto), has around 400 years of history. The main temple was rebuilt in 1934 after being burnt down in the Great Kanto Earthquake. The design is by Ito Chuta, an architectural historian and lecturer at Tokyo Imperial University. The exterior imitates ancient Buddhist buildings of India and other Asian countries while the inside is built in the traditions of the Shinshu temple, and the striking design is popular among foreign visitors.
Accessibility Information
There is a restroom with ostomate facilities and nursing room in the information center. Take the elevator to the surface exit from the Hibiya line, Nakameguro side (Exit 1 ticket gate), and use the slope into the grounds. Use the slope or elevator to the 2nd floor temple for worship.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on the 2nd floor of the temple. Restroom Information
The temple has toilets with wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the 1st and 2nd floors. There is a toilet with ostomate facilities in the information center.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 0120-792-048 (9:00 - 17:00)
- Address
- 3-15-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Main temple worship hours
6:00 - 16:00 (until after the end of evening service) - Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://tsukijihongwanji.jp/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 5 minutes on foot
About 270 meters -
Spot2 Tsukiji Fish Market About 1 hour 10 minutes
The Tsukiji Fish Market was built to keep the vibrancy and bustle of Tsukiji into the future. Divided into the Odawara-Bashi wing and the Kaiko-Bashi wing, the 1st floor houses over 60 stores selling seafood and vegetables. The 2nd floor houses the offices and warehouse. The 3rd floor of the Odawara-Bashi wing satisfies hungry visitors with a food court-style cafeteria and kitchen studio. Information on food is given in the "Tsukiwaza Seminars" hosted here. You can receive training from professionals on preparing and handling food.
Accessibility Information
There are no stairs and the routes are flat so wheelchair users can enjoy shopping here. Use the elevators to access the Odawara wing 3rd floor cafeteria and the market in each wing.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom on the 1st floor of the Kaiko-Bashi wing. Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom (with ostomate facilities) in each of the Odawara-bashi wing and the Kaiko-Bashi wing.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- Varies by shop
- Address
- 6-26-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku (Odawara-bashi wing)
6-27-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku (Kaiko-bashi wing) - Fee
- Free
- Hours
- 5:00 - 15:00 (opening times), 7:00 - 14:00 (All stores business hours)
- Closed days
- The market is closed on Sundays, national holidays, and designated Wednesdays.
- Official Website
- http://www.tsukiji.or.jp/english/index.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 10 minutes on foot
About 600 meters Toei Subway Tsukijishijo Station [Exit A3]
About 4 minutes by train
2nd stop Toei Subway Tsukishima Station [Exit 8b]
About 3 minutes on foot
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Spot3 Tsukishima Monja Street About 15 minutes
Even with around 80 monja-yaki stores in Tsukishima, the main street has particularly many stores. The pre-war mom-and-pop candy stores had a hot plate at the back on which a thin flour paste was cooked with soy sauce or honey and given to the local children as a snack. This snack became the modern day monja-yaki. Upon entering the street, you will be greeted by a fragrant aroma. Be sure to try the popular menu items in each store.
Accessibility Information
Be careful of the crowded sidewalks during weekdays, however weekends are a pedestrian heaven for enjoying eating and shopping.
Restroom Information
There is a wheelchair-accessible public restroom at Nishinaka Bridge or in Tsukishima 3-chome Children's Park.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3532-1990 (Tsukishima Monja Promotion Cooperative Association)
- Address
- Tsukishima, Chuo-ku
- Fee
- Varies by shop
- Hours
- Varies by shop
- Closed days
- Varies by shop
- Official Website
- http://www.monja.gr.jp/
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 6 minutes on foot
About 350 meters Travel Tips Be careful as there is a section between Tsukishima Station and Tsukuda Park without a sidewalk. -
Spot4 Tsukuda Park About 20 minutes
This park is between the Tsukuda-ohashi Bridge and Chuo-ohashi Bridge on the Sumida River. The Tsukuda-bori in the park is a remnant of the local atmosphere yet the contrasting backdrop of high-rise buildings creates a mysterious charm to the view. We recommend relaxing on the riverside terrace. Patrons walk their dogs, go jogging or simply enjoy a walk.
Accessibility Information
There are places in the park that have stairs replaced with slopes for accessibility.
Tsukuda-ohashi east public toilet with wheelchair-accessible restroom. Restroom Information
There are 3 wheelchair-accessible restrooms in the park. The Tsukuda-ohashi east public restroom has ostomate facilities.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3546-5435
- Address
- 1-11-4 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Free
- Closed days
- Free
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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About 14 minutes on foot
About 800 meters Travel Tips Be careful as there is a section between Tsukuda Park and Tsukishima Station without a sidewalk. -
Goal Tokyo Metro Tsukishima Station [Exit 6]
Tokyo Metro Tsukishima Station [Exit 6] is the goal.
For station details, refer to the Tokyo Metro website.
Sightseeing spots around the area
Tsukiji and Tsukishima
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Spot5 Kachidoki Bridge Museum
A museum in a refurbished electric substation that used to be used to open and close the Kachidoki Bridge.
Accessibility Information
There is a slope for entering the museum. There are no steps and it is flat so wheelchair users can view the exhibits, but access to the 2nd floor exhibition is only via stairs.
1st floor women’s toilet with wheelchair-accessible restroom Restroom Information
There is a women’s restroom on the 1st floor that has a wheelchair-accessible toilet (men in wheelchairs can also use this toilet). Men and women can use the public toilet at the west of Kachidoki Bridge.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3543-5672
- Address
- 6-20-11, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
9:30 - 16:30 (Dec. 1st - Feb. 28th is 9:00 - 16:00) - Closed days
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Sundays
- Official Website
- http://www.kensetsu.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot6 Tsukuda Machikado Museum
The Sengan-Mikoshi, that injured many people in succession due to its weight, and other cultural items from Tsukuda are on display.
Accessibility Information
The exhibition can be viewed freely through the glass from the street (the museum cannot be entered).
Restroom Information
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Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3546-5346 (District Culture and Lifelong Learning, Division Chuo City)
- Address
- 1-2-10, Tsukuda, Chuo-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
- Official Website
- https://chuoku-machikadotenjikan.jp/pdf/english.pdf
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot7 Sumida River Terrace
The waterside terrace on both banks of the Sumida River is a popular riverside photo spot.
Accessibility Information
The well-maintained terrace allows wheelchair users to enjoy a stroll along the river.
Restroom Information
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Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-5320-5413 (Low-lying Land Measures Team, Planning Section, River Division, Bureau of Construction, Tokyo Metropolitan Government)
- Address
- None
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Free
- Closed days
- Free
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot9 Ishikawajima Museum
Tells of the history of Ishikawajima, the birthplace of modern shipbuilding, and the transition to heavy industry.
Accessibility Information
The floor is flat and the exhibits are at a height that wheelchair users can easily view them.
Restroom Information
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Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-5548-2571
- Address
- 1-11-8 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, Pier West Square 1F
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00 (admission until 16:30)
- Closed days
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays
- Official Website
- https://www.ihi.co.jp/shiryoukan/index.html
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.
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Spot10 Ishikawajima Park
This park is on the Sumida River next to the Chuo-ohashi Bridge. You can also see the Tokyo Skytree®.
Accessibility Information
There are long slopes on paths in the park, so wheelchair users must be accompanied.
Wheelchair-accessible restroom in Ishikawajima park and public restroom. Restroom Information
The Sumida River Park public toilets and the Aioi Bridge public toilets have wheelchair-accessible restrooms.
Facility Information
- Telephone number
- 03-3546-5435
- Address
- 2-1-5, Tsukuda, Chuo-ku
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- Unrestricted
- Closed days
- None
*This information was current as of January 2024. Contact individual facilities to confirm details.