The main avenue leading to the market. |
I have to say, my visit to Tsukiji Fish Market was a partial failure!
This gate belongs to Namiyoke Inari Shrine (波除稲荷神社), The temple is hundreds of years old and the market was built around it, thereby leaving it intact. |
Unfortunately, I came back to my apartment late the day before, so I woke up too late to sign up for the free tour. What a bummer! Fortunately, I still got out of bed early enough to catch the hustle and bustle at the market.
Tsukiji Fish Market is easily accessible. Simply take the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to Tsukiji Station. Luckily, I was only two stops away (Kayabacho Station was 10 minutes from my apartment). The Tsukiji Fish Market is listed on the exit directory. I remember there is a Denny's restaurant adjacent to the correct exit. You'll simply have to walk north away from Denny's for almost 10 minutes until you see the market on your left.