Tsukiji Island, <em>Tokyo</em>
Tokyo

Tsukiji Island, Tokyo

About Tsukiji Island

Explore the riverside of Sumida, a place where you will find tranquillity and a chance at contemplation. But that’s not it. The island also displays a busy skyline where the headquarters of many companies are located. You can also visit the St. Luke's Garden where there are several towers providing a rooftop view of the entire city. There are offices, residential buildings, and a hotel as well.

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Tsukiji Island Highlights

• Explore and shop around the outer market where hierarchal shopkeepers have covered the land with fish restaurants, supply stores, shops, and stalls.
• Witness the waterfront view of Tsukiji Island where the Sumida River flows and promises a soothing and rejuvenating aura to the tourists.
• Visit St. Luke's Garden where you will find several skyscrapers like Odaiba and Tokyo Tower and a beautiful view of the entire city.
• Learn the history of Tsukiji Island at several western connections found there, including the St. Joseph's Catholic Church which was constructed in 1878.
• Seek blessings of Lord Buddha at Tsukiji Honganji; a temple with its roots in the 17th century and a fusion of Asian and Hindu customs.

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Point of Interest for Tsukiji Island

Explore the Tsukiji Outer Market

Explore the Tsukiji Outer Market

The outer market of this island is crowded by local street vendors, restaurants, and supply chains. It gives you an immersive experience of the culinary tradition of Japan. The markets are famous for fish and tuna trading, attracting food explorers. There you will find a range of seafood, vegetables, fruits, and other food items. You can also indulge in samplings of sushi, grilled scallops, and tamagoyaki. There are small shops selling Japanese cooking essentials and kitchenware.

Experience serenity at the Hongan-ji Temple

Experience serenity at the Hongan-ji Temple

The famous temple is located at a walking distance from the outer market. Its distinctive architecture is inspired by Indian and South Asian designs. The Shinshu Buddhist Temple offers a serene atmosphere where visitors can feel profound peace. You will see stained-glass windows and a Buddha statue in the main hall. Numerous religious and cultural events are celebrated here around the year in which you can actively participate.

Visit the Namiyoke Inari Shrine

Visit the Namiyoke Inari Shrine

The literal translation of this shrine is “protector from waves''. It holds a special place in everyone’s hearts and is particularly popular among traders. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the god of worldly success and prosperity. It serves as the protector of fishermen and traders. As you explore the shrine, you will see intriguing Shinto architecture and colourful torii gates. The shrine is known to host various festivals like the Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri, held annually.

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Tsukiji Island

Tsukiji Island

Tsukiji Island is a lively community with markets, harbour cruises, and Western influence sights await. Earlier, this place was the largest seafood market in the world. Today, the inner fish shops have shifted but the outskirts are flourishing with various trades. You will find various retail shops, restaurants, and supply chains lined up. The area showcases the remains of Western influence like the famous Tsukiji Catholic Church. It was constructed in 1878, after which various ports were opened for travellers to start their business.

Tsukiji Hongan Ji

Tsukiji Hongan Ji