Tokyo’s Central Wholesale Market in Tsukiji may be long gone, but the warren of narrow streets that constitute the outer market area, called Tsukiji Jogai Shijo, still bustle with a taste and a sense of the old days.
Tokyo can be overwhelming, so start by finding a refuge in which to base yourself. Then fill your days with slow activities such as a visit to serene Nezu Museum, writes Kate Crockett.