Our annual trip always starts at Tsukiji Fish Market. We venture out about 5 AM so that we can view the tuna at the fish market. Tsukiji is divided into three sections. The inner market is fish auction. The middle market are the wholesalers catering to restaurant owners. The outer market is retail featuring not only fresh fish but also ready to eat food.
The rules have changed since the last time we visited in 2007. During this past New Years, the auction was closed to all visitors citing bad behavior by visitors. Apparently, foreign visitors were touching the fish. If I paid $10,000 for a fish, I would be mad if someone touched my fish.
Fortunately, the Tokyo government realized the importance of Tsukiji to tourism in Tokyo. The auction was re-opened to visitors. Albeit, there is now a small viewing area and flash photography is now banned.
The rules are here.
http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/youkoso/24hour_e/24hours.htm
Fortunately, we were able view the auction from the viewing area. It is a narrow row between two auction areas. You are elbow to elbow with other tourist, jockeying for the perfect picture. It is not a very pleasant place to be. In fact some people are just plain rude.
It is worth it to see the tuna.
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