Tsukiji in Japanese — 築地
Tsukiji is a landmark in Chūō, Tokyo. Written in Japanese it is 築地, read つきじ. Below is everything you need to get a taxi there: the characters to show, the reading, and a card you can print or keep on your phone.
Kanji
築地
| Kana | つきじ |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Tsukiji |
| English | Tsukiji |
| Category | Landmarks & districts |
| Location | Chūō, Tokyo 中央区 |
How to ask for it in a taxi
- Show the driver: 築地
- Then point and say: ここまでお願いします (koko made onegai shimasu) — "please take me here".
- If asked which area: 中央区, 東京都.
- On arrival: 領収書をください (ryōshūsho o kudasai) — "please give me a receipt".
District names cover a wide area, so drivers will ask for a corner of it. The card gets you into the right neighbourhood; add a building or intersection in the note field to finish the job.
Nearby places of the same kind
- 築地場外市場 — Tsukiji Outer Market, Chūō-ku, Tokyo
- 歌舞伎座 — Kabuki-za Theatre, Ginza
- 銀座 — Ginza, Chūō
- 東京タワー — Tokyo Tower, Shibakōen
- 豊洲市場 — Toyosu Market, Toyosu
Frequently asked questions
How do you read 築地?
築地 is read つきじ, romanised Tsukiji. English-language sources usually write it Tsukiji. The kanji is what a taxi driver reads; the reading is only there so you know what you are handing over.
How do I show Tsukiji to a taxi driver in Japan?
Do not try to pronounce it. Show the driver the Japanese characters 築地 together with the sentence ここまでお願いします ("please take me here"). Use the button on this page to build a card with both, then save it to your phone or print it — it works with no mobile signal.
Do I also need the address for Tsukiji?
For a well-known landmark the name is usually enough, but adding 住所 (the address) removes all doubt, especially where several places share a name. This landmark is in Chūō, Tokyo; open the map link on this page to copy the exact address before you travel.