Originally Posted by
chokeman
I went to Tsukiji this past November and was very disappointed with the crowds and overall vibe. It's become a tourist trap and nothing like what I had experienced many years ago.
I was actually with a Japanese friend and he just grinned and agreed that Tsukiji is now only for tourists and is way overpriced.
All true -- the real fish market has moved -- the vendors in Tsukiji are just there for tourists who don't know any better....