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Toyosu market

豊洲市場 · 도요스

8 story sections14 min 18 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation1:54

    Welcome to Toyosu Market, the beating heart of Tokyo's culinary world and the largest wholesale fish and seafood market on the planet. Opened in October 2018, Toyosu is the modern successor to the historic Tsukiji Market, which…

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  2. 2The Tuna Auction — The Market's Grand Stage1:56

    The most iconic event at Toyosu Market is undoubtedly the tuna auction, a high-stakes ritual that begins around 5:30 in the morning. This is where the world's most prized bluefin tuna are traded. …

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  3. 3Intermediate Wholesale Market — The Chef's Pantry1:53

    After the grand auctions are concluded, the action moves to the Seafood Intermediate Wholesale Market. This is where the actual distribution happens, as large catches are broken down and sold to individual restaurateurs,…

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  4. 4Fruit and Vegetable Market — A Harvest of Quality1:46

    While the fish often take the spotlight, Toyosu's Fruit and Vegetable Market is equally impressive in its scale and quality. This section of the market handles an incredible variety of seasonal produce from across Japan and the…

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  5. 5Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai — An Edo-Style Feast1:41

    The newest addition to the Toyosu landscape is Senkyaku Banrai, a sprawling shopping and dining complex designed to resemble a traditional 'outer market' from the Edo period. Opened in February 2024, it was created to bring back…

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  6. 6Manyo Kurabu — The Rooftop Foot Bath1:43

    Located right next to Senkyaku Banrai is the Manyo Kurabu, a luxury hot spring facility and hotel that offers one of the most relaxing experiences in Toyosu. While the full spa services are extensive, many visitors come…

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  7. 7The Yuri-kamome Line — An Automated Journey1:46

    Getting to and from Toyosu Market is an experience in itself, thanks to the Yuri-kamome, an automated guideway transit system that winds its way through the Tokyo Bay area. The line is entirely driverless, operated by a…

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  8. 8Closing1:39

    As our tour of Toyosu Market concludes, take a final look at the massive buildings and the busy streets of this waterfront district. We have seen the high-octane energy of the tuna auction, the meticulous expertise of the…

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What is Toyosu market?

Toyosu market is a place in 도요스 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location도요스
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Total length14 min 18 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.6442, 139.7836
Last updated

Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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