Tsukiji Autumn Festival

Enjoy the Best of Tsukiji's Food, Handpicked by Professionals

The Tsukiji Autumn Festival is a celebration of the flavors of fall and the unique food culture of Tsukiji, held throughout the Tsukiji Outer Market. The biggest highlight is the "Outer Market Home Run Sale," where individual stores—usually bustling with wholesale buyers—sell limited-edition sets featuring seasonal ingredients. Visitors can enjoy seasonal specialties carefully selected by each shop, including seafood at its best in fall, Tsukiji's signature dried foods and fish cakes, and tamagoyaki rolled omelets. Furthermore, the beer garden at the "Tsukiji Food Fest," specially set up in Ichibabashi Park, features a classic Tsukiji lineup ranging from long-established specialty shops to everyday eateries. Fresh seafood, meat dishes, and other foods are served with beer in a relaxed, open-air beer garden setting. Another popular program is the "Food Education Classes" held at Uogashi Studio. Past classes have included lessons on how to shave katsuobushi dried bonito flakes, make tamagoyaki rolled omelets, sharpen kitchen knives, and shape onigiri rice balls. Anyone, including beginners, can join and learn the basics of Japanese food culture in a relaxed setting. It's also a rare opportunity to hear directly from professionals working at the market about ingredients and food. The classes have become popular each year as an informative experience that offers something beyond typical sightseeing.

Experience the Vibrant Market-Like Atmosphere and Chat with Shopkeepers

The Tsukiji Outer Market has been a cornerstone of Tokyo's food scene since around 1935, when it began operating at its current location following the Great Kanto Earthquake. Even after the neighboring Tsukiji Market (wholesale market) relocated to Toyosu in 2018, around 460 shops have continued to operate as a community-rooted shopping district. They have preserved the expertise in selecting quality ingredients passed down through generations of wholesalers and retailers, as well as a warm, personal approach to doing business that values interaction with customers. The Tsukiji Autumn Festival is held every year as a way of expressing gratitude to customers. Through great-value ingredients, delicious food, and food education for the next generation, the festival aims to let visitors experience the enduring energy and food culture of Tsukiji. What sets the festival apart from other food events is the immersive atmosphere, offering the chance to actually pick up and purchase fresh seafood selected by professional buyers and ingredients brought in from all over Japan, accompanied by the lively calls of the market, and then enjoy them while they are still fresh. The festival gives all visitors, whether domestic or international, a chance to experience the unique character of Tsukiji as a neighborhood.

How to Enjoy the Festival: Experience Tsukiji's Seasonal Flavors Throughout the Neighborhood

The festival's enduring theme is "Experience Tsukiji's Seasonal Flavors Throughout the Neighborhood." The three pillars of the event—the "Outer Market Home Run Sale," "Tsukiji Food Fest," and "Food Education Classes"—have been carried on for many years. Rather than relying on flashy productions, the festival places importance on letting visitors experience the everyday energy and warmth of the people who work in the market. To make the most of the Tsukiji Autumn Festival, one recommended approach is to spend the morning exploring the Outer Market, checking out and purchasing ingredients at the "Outer Market Home Run Sale," then enjoy beer and food at the "Tsukiji Food Fest" in Ichibabashi Park from lunchtime through the afternoon. You can also plan your schedule around the "Food Education Classes" to make the most of the various programs taking place over the three-day festival. A helpful tip is to wear comfortable clothing and bring a reusable bag to make shopping easier. For international tourists, experiencing the authentic atmosphere of a market used daily by locals will undoubtedly make for a memorable experience.

Please note: Vendors, menu items, and other details may be subject to change.

Tsukiji Autumn Festival Executive Committee

Scenes from the event

Scenes from the event

Scenes from the event

Scenes from the event

Photos from past events