Can I still visit the Joshiraku scene area even though Tsukiji Market moved?

Yes. The inner wholesale market relocated to Toyosu, but the Tsukiji Outer Market streets remain active and are still visitable for anime pilgrimage photos.

What time should I go to match the feel of the anime scene around Tsukiji?

Go early in the morning, ideally on a weekday between about 8 and 10 AM, when the area feels lively but is still easier to photograph than midday.

Are photos allowed around Tsukiji Outer Market for pilgrimage purposes?

Street photography is generally possible, but many shops ask visitors not to block entrances, aisles, or customers, and some store-front photos may be restricted during busy hours.

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Joshiraku

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 7

Time

9m 6s

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35.6621, 139.7695

Nearest Station: Tsukijishijo Station (Toei Oedo Line) or Tsukiji Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Walk: 3–8 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Early morning on weekdays for a Tsukiji-like atmosphere and easier photo recreation
Crowd level: Can be crowded

The five Joshiraku girls stand together on a street near Tsukiji Market, framed against a recognizably urban Tokyo backdrop.
This moment appears during one of Joshiraku’s outing segments, with the five girls standing on a street around Tsukiji Market while continuing the series’ fast-paced banter and casual jokes against the lively atmosphere of a classic Tokyo downtown sightseeing area. Their mood is relaxed, curious, and slightly excited, as if they are tossing punchlines back and forth while strolling through the city. There is no major dramatic conflict here; instead, the scene places the characters naturally into a real urban setting and highlights the everyday charm of their group dynamic. The anime’s reference to the Tsukiji Market area is quite direct, with the street width, corner layout, and background building shapes clearly based on the real location, making it a highly recognizable pilgrimage spot. However, the real area has changed since the anime aired because the inner wholesale market moved, so signage, storefronts, traffic features, and pedestrian flow may differ from what appears in the episode. The anime also simplifies visual clutter and signage to keep the characters prominent, while the real Tsukiji Outer Market feels denser, more commercial, and often much busier with tourists. Even so, the overall street alignment and urban atmosphere remain highly faithful, though recreating the exact composition now requires accounting for renovations, updated shops, and practical photo angles.

Can I still visit the Joshiraku scene area even though Tsukiji Market moved?: Yes. The inner wholesale market relocated to Toyosu, but the Tsukiji Outer Market streets remain active and are still visitable for anime pilgrimage photos.
What time should I go to match the feel of the anime scene around Tsukiji?: Go early in the morning, ideally on a weekday between about 8 and 10 AM, when the area feels lively but is still easier to photograph than midday.
Are photos allowed around Tsukiji Outer Market for pilgrimage purposes?: Street photography is generally possible, but many shops ask visitors not to block entrances, aisles, or customers, and some store-front photos may be restricted during busy hours.