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Reasons To
Visit Japan

  • City life

    Modern and exciting cities make up much of the Japanese landscape, encapsulated by sleek bullet trains, flashing neon lights and dizzying skyscrapers. Scratch the surface to find hidden temples, preserved samurai quarters and local markets.

    City life

  • Food

    From delicate sashimi to prime grade steaks washed down with a local beer or a cup of hot sake, every mouthful you try in Japan will certainly be memorable and more often than not, delicious.

    Food

  • Ryokan accommodation

    A stay in a Japanese ryokan inn is an unbeatable opportunity to experience true Japanese hospitality, including kaiseki cuisine, hot onsen baths and sleeping on a tatami mat.

    Ryokan accommodation

  • Scenery

    Although the image of Japan is that of skyscrapers and flashing neon, most of the country is rural, rugged and mountainous, providing excellent walking and hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

    Scenery

  • Temples & shrines

    Kyoto alone has over 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines paying homage to a number of different deities and gods. Enter the through the large torii gate and contemplate.

    Temples & shrines

  • Traditional culture

    From tea ceremonies and flower arrangements to lavish Geisha attended kaiseki banquets, Japanese culture is the most refined and elaborate in the world.

    Traditional culture

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Excursions in Japan: Tsukiji Fish Market

Tsukiji fish market is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world has been in business since the early Edo period, although not in its present incarnation.

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Tsukiji Fish Market

Tokyo, Japan
  • Culture & History
  • Shows & Sport Events

Tsukiji fish market is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world has been in business since the early Edo period (1600s), although not in its present incarnation.

The first location of the market was over in Nihonbashi but after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923, which devastated much of the city, it was moved to Tsukiji.

Today, the market is a booming business which opens for trade and auctions at around 3am but visitors are now restricted to 5am to 6.15am only.

Visitors are welcome to watch the proceedings, but are asked to maintain a respectful distance from the traders who are ultimately there to do a job and not act as a tourist attraction! A fresh sushi and sashimi breakfast before you leave the markets comes highly recommended.

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