On February 1st, Toyosu's Koto Ward, Tokyo's tourist facility adjacent to Toyosu Market, Toyosu "Thousands of Visitors" opened. The facility is divided into the "Shirakudon", where restaurants and shops are located with a retro Edo townscape, and the "Onyudong", which is open 24 hours a day and has a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, a total of 65 stores have opened on April 1. It is expected to welcome 2.6 million visitors per year.
"Thousands of customers" opened at 10 a.m. on the 1st, and many customers entered, and there was a long queue in front of the sushi restaurant. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and Kabuki actor Shido Nakamura attended the pre-opening ceremony. Koike said in a congratulatory message, "We look forward to a more lively scene in and out of the Toyosu Market. ”
The market was relocated from Tsukiji to Toyosu, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government planned the facility. With the withdrawal of other operators, Manyo Club became the operator in 2016. Originally, all stores were planned to open in 2019. However, due to the impact of soil pollution and other problems, the relocation of the market has been postponed. Koike proposed a "gourmet theme park concept" for the redevelopment of the former Tsukiji site, and the opening of the Manyo Club was postponed until 2023 due to concerns about competition. Later, due to the impact of the new crown epidemic, it was postponed again.
The Edo period on the tip of the tongue
The grand opening of one-stop facilities, the historical and cultural charm of the Edo period streetscape, and the exquisite food will make your taste buds enjoy the ultimate trip. You must know that since the relocation of Tokyo's Tsukiji Market to Toyosu, Toyosu's "Thousands of Customers" has become the latest facility that has attracted much attention.
The Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market is Japan's most iconic wholesale seafood market with a rich history spanning more than 80 years. In anticipation of the 2018 Tokyo Olympics, this market was repositioned and relocated to Toyosu. In order to enhance the tourist attraction of the Toyosu market, the new facility of "Thousands of Visitors" will be officially opened on February 1, 2024. The facility will be divided into two areas: a food and entertainment area and a hot spring hall, so that visitors can not only experience the lively atmosphere of the fish market, but also enjoy hot springs, food, and shopping.
First of all, we would like to introduce you to the food and entertainment area "Shirakudong". The Japanese-style architecture of the new facility is based on the atmosphere of a retro old town, and the overall uniform design makes visitors feel as if they are in the Edo period. It is a meeting place for food and entertainment, and the shopping street on the first floor is filled with a variety of delicacies, so you can enjoy the scenery while eating and drinking. On the second floor, there are "Meri Yokocho" and "Toyosu Street", which are themed to show the atmosphere of the Edo period.
What's more, Toyosu Street has restaurants themed around the four major cuisines of Edo: eel, sushi, tempura, and soba. Of course, some famous shops with a long history will also set up shop here. A 100-year-old seafood shop also has a branch here. In particular, the second floor is directly connected to the "Market Mae Station" on the Rinkai Line, so visitors can start eating, drinking, and having fun without barriers as soon as they get off the train.
Soak your feet on the roof to relax and blow the wind
The second is the "Onyu", which offers a 24-hour open-air bath and a free foot bath, so you can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay, so you can go straight to the roof to soak your feet and relax when you are tired of shopping.
There are a variety of hot spring facilities, including bedrock baths and saunas, and accommodation is also available for visitors to relax and enjoy.
It has to be said that the staff is busy in the modern market, delivering fresh catch, vegetables and fruits from all over Japan to restaurants and shops. However, "Thousands of Customers" presents a completely different retro atmosphere, the two are integrated but intertwined, I believe that it will be more interesting and fun to walk with friends!
Address: 6-101-1 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Access: Accessible from "Market-mae Station" on the Tokyo Waterfront New Kotsu Rinkai Line (Yurikamome Line).
Official website: https://www.toyosu-senkyakubanrai.jp/languages/cn/