I had a great time with Atsushi!! He is very knowledgeable in Japan’s history and even shared bits of his own family history which was special to hear. His tour was informative, fun, and helpful as an English speaker who wants to learn some Japanese. Afterwards we went for sushi at a spot nearby and that was a bonus experience I am so grateful for!

Our family had a wonderful time. It was so hot when we arrived but Atsushi made sure we were comfortable, showing us where to stop for bathroom and snack breaks. He made an effort to engage our kids and point out other landmarks and experiences that might be of interest.
The fish market was great because it was mostly used by locals and much more low-key than those in Tokyo. There were so many varieties of fish, my kids even got to be photographed holding a giant cut of maguro!!
The sushi we had after the tour was exceptional, I will be dreaming about it for a long time.

新鮮な魚の購入とお寿司屋さんを目指して横浜の魚市場に行ってきました。魚にはあまり詳しくないので、今回はガイドさんをお願いしました。Atsushi さんは穏やかでとても感じの良い方でしたので、娘もすぐになついて色々と質問して魚の事を教えてもらっていました。土曜日はマグロの解体ショーがあるのでお勧めですとのことでしたので土曜日にお願いしました。定番の魚に珍しい魚と楽しく見学して購入した後、大きなマグロの解体を初めて見ることができました。百万円もする長い包丁や鋸でマグロが鮮やかに捌かれていくのを見るのはとても興味深かったです。解体後じゃんけん大会でプレゼントがもらえるとの事。なんと娘が勝ち残りマグロのプレゼントをゲット！家族大喜び！
その後Atsushi さんのお勧めのお寿司屋さんでランチをいただきました。どのネタも本当に美味しくて大満足の午前中となりました。昔の築地市場をちっちゃくしたような趣のある横浜の市場。市場のおじさんたちも陽気で優しくて楽しい時間を過ごせました。博識で釣り師でもあるAtsushi さんのおかげで色々と勉強もできました。家に帰ってきてからは自分達で魚をさばき美味しくいただきました。
英語が上手なAtsushi さんなので外国の方にもお勧めのツアーでした♪

Recently, my family and I visited a fish market in Yokohama with our guide, Atsushi. The market reminded me of the historic Tsukiji market, with its vibrant atmosphere and traditional charm. Atsushi, with his extensive knowledge of both seafood and cooking, proved to be an invaluable guide. He knew exactly which shops to visit and helped us select the finest fresh fish. Thanks to his expertise, we brought home an excellent variety of seafood, which we later enjoyed preparing and eating together.

Despite being Japanese myself, I learned so much from Atsushi's insightful tour of the market. His deep understanding of seafood and culinary techniques made the experience educational and memorable. I highly recommend this Yokohama fish market tour with Atsushi to both Japanese locals and international visitors alike - it's truly an authentic Japanese market experience with an expert guide!