Toyosu

Toyosu sushi refers to sushi made with ingredients sourced from the Toyosu Fish Market, a large, world-renowned wholesale seafood market in Tokyo. The term emphasizes the use of high-quality, unique, and fresh seafood available at this market. It signifies that the fish used in the sushi is fresh and of superior quality, as it comes from one of the world's largest and most important fish markets. Restaurants using the term "Toyosu" on their menu are likely offering a selection of specialty fish for the day, selected from the market's wide variety. The phrase is often used to describe high-end omakase experiences where the best and highest-quality seafood is brought to Tokyo, ensuring the freshest and most flavorful ingredients.

Toyosu is best known for the Toyosu Market, which replaced the famous Tsukiji Fish Market in 2018 and is now the vibrant heart of Tokyo's fish trade. It's a major hub for seafood wholesale and auction activities.

For a morning visit to witness the tuna auctions, aim to arrive at the Fisheries Wholesale Market Building by 5:30 AM. The auctions typically occur from 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM and can be viewed from the visitors' observation deck on the second floor. For lunch, the market area is best visited around 11:00 AM.

The wholesale market floor itself is generally off-limits to tourists. However, there are observation windows that provide limited views of the market activity. In contrast, the Uogashi Yokocho Market area, which is a shopping and dining section, is open to both market workers and the general public.

The Toyosu Fish Market is located in the Toyosu district of Koto Ward, Tokyo, Japan.