Discover the Vibrant Tsukiji Outer Market

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car from Hitachi, take the Joban Expressway (Jōban Dōro) south towards Tokyo. The drive is approximately 100 km and will take around 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic. Once you approach Tokyo, take the exit 23A towards Shinjuku and merge onto the Shuto Expressway (Tokyo Route 9). Follow the signs for Tsukiji and exit at Tsukiji. There are several paid parking lots nearby, so be prepared for parking fees that generally range from 500 to 1000 yen per hour.

• Train

  For those preferring public transportation, start at Hitachi Station. Take the Joban Line (常磐線) towards Ueno. The journey is about 1 hour. Transfer at Ueno Station to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (銀座線) and head towards Asakusa. Get off at Tsukiji Station (築地駅). From Tsukiji Station, it's a short 5-minute walk to the Tsukiji Outer Market. Look for Exit 1, and follow the signs. Note that a train ticket will cost about 1,300 yen.

• Bus

  An alternative public transport option is to take a highway bus from Hitachi to Tokyo. The highway bus departs from Hitachi Station and may take around 2 to 2.5 hours to reach Tokyo Station. Once at Tokyo Station, transfer to the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line (丸ノ内線) to Ginza Station (銀座駅), and then switch to the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (日比谷線) to Tsukiji Station. Expect to pay around 2,000 yen for the bus fare.