The best markets in Tokyo in 2026 are the Tsukiji Outer Market for street food and seafood, Toyosu Market for the early-morning tuna auction, Ameyoko in Ueno and the Oedo Antique Market at Tokyo International Forum. The weekend Farmers Market @ UNU in Aoyama, Setagaya Boroichi's December fair and the shopping streets of Togoshi Ginza and Yanaka Ginza add local color.
Tokyo's markets range from wholesale fish auctions at dawn to weekend antique fairs. Many run only on certain days, so check schedules before you go.
Street food, seafood and kitchenware.
The Tsukiji Outer Market's lanes of shops sell fresh seafood, tamagoyaki, knives and dried goods, with stalls serving sushi and grilled seafood.
Many shops close by early afternoon.
Good to know: Go in the morning; many stalls close on Wednesdays and Sundays.
4-16-2 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045
Tokyo's wholesale fish market and tuna auction.
Toyosu Market replaced Tsukiji's inner market in 2018; visitors can watch the tuna auction from galleries and eat sushi at restaurants inside.
Senkyaku Banrai, a food hall next door, adds more options.
Good to know: Arrive by 5:30 a.m. for the auction.
6-6-1 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061
A lively street market under the tracks.
Ameyoko is a busy market street of food stalls, dried fish, spices and discount goods.
It is especially lively at year-end.
Good to know: Visit in the late afternoon.
4 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005
Japan's largest outdoor antique market.
The Oedo Antique Market brings hundreds of dealers to Tokyo International Forum, selling ceramics, kimono, old prints and curiosities.
It is held on set Sundays.
Good to know: Check dates; go in the morning.
Tokyo International Forum, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005
A weekend farmers market in Aoyama.
Farmers Market @ UNU brings farmers and food trucks to the plaza in front of the United Nations University on weekends.
It is a relaxed morning out.
Good to know: Go on Saturday or Sunday morning.
5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
A flea market with 400 years of history.
Setagaya Boroichi is a huge street flea market held over two days in December and two in January, with hundreds of stalls.
It is a historic Tokyo event.
Good to know: Held December 15–16 and January 15–16.
1 Setagaya, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0017
One of Tokyo's longest shopping streets.
Togoshi Ginza is a 1.3-kilometer local shopping street of food stalls, croquettes and family shops.
It is very local and cheap.
Good to know: Try a few croquettes as you walk.
2 Togoshi, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 142-0041
An old-town shopping street.
Yanaka Ginza is a short, old-fashioned shopping street with food stalls and craft shops.
It is charming at sunset.
Good to know: Stand on the Yuyake Dandan steps at sunset.
3-13 Nishinippori, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0013
Yes. The wholesale market moved to Toyosu in 2018, but the Tsukiji Outer Market's shops and food stalls remain.
At Toyosu Market, watch from the public observation gallery, or apply for the lower viewing deck by lottery; check the market's site.
Usually on the first and third Sundays of the month at Tokyo International Forum; check the calendar.
Farmers Market @ UNU runs most weekends near the United Nations University.
A flea market with over 400 years of history, held on December 15–16 and January 15–16.