Originally Posted by
abmj-jr
I have always thought the two most over-rated features of "the perfect trip to Japan" are the obligatory visit to a wet, hectic, crowded fish market (Tsukiji) at 4:00 AM
Affirmative regarding Tsukiji. It was just another fish market. Yes, a big, yes, with a lot of stuff but still it was another, but very civilized, first world country fish market.
And no, I did not go there at 4AM and won't recommend to do it. However going for sushi breakfast was a good idea.