Nihonbashi Fish Market Monument
3.8
(121)This monument marks the original site of the Nihonbashi Fish Market, which operated as a vital seafood trading hub from 1610 until it relocated after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. Erected in 1954, it commemorates over 300 years of the market's influence on Tokyo's food culture.
Address
1-chōme-8-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0022, Japan
Opening Hours
OPEN 24 HOURS (Thu)
Worth it?
Worth it if you're already in the Nihonbashi area and want a quick historical marker
Skip if you're expecting an interactive experience or a bustling market
Location
1-chōme-8-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0022, Japan
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Highlights
An English and Japanese sign provides historical context about the former fish market.
A unique stone statue, sometimes referred to as Otohime, stands out at the site.
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Who it's for
History buffs interested in Tokyo's culinary past, or those looking for a quick landmark photo op.
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Reviews
3.8
Good
4 ReviewsReviewers generally see this as a historical landmark for tourists, noting there isn't much to do physically beyond taking photos. The monument offers a glimpse into Tokyo's past, but some visitors have noted the presence of loiterers.
Fun facts
The Nihonbashi bridge, from which all distances to the capital are measured, is nearby and was built in 1911.
