tsukiji fish market

I'm staying at Ueno, would like to go to the tsukiji fish market auction.

I checked that the first train from Ueno to Shinbashi is 04.34-04.45 and from there I can walk.

Would like to know what you think of the chance of getting to see the auction on the 21st Nov (Thursday)?

Or would you recommend a taxi?
How much would it be and what time do I need to arrive to see the auction?

That puts your arrival at the market around 5:00 which may be too late to get a spot on the auction tours. Better to leave earlier by taxi (about 2200 yen) and aim to arrive at the sign in by 4:30 to ensure a spot.

I've heard u have yo b there by 4:30 to get in, 4 am if you really want to make sure.

I think the Tuna Auction is closed to foreigners from Dec 8 onwards!

May i know why the Tuna auction will closed to foreigners? because i am going travel to japan on Feb 2014

The auction is closed to tourists (foreign and Japanese) from December 2, 2013 to January 18, 2014 because that is the busiest time of the year where visitors would be an even greater obstruction to the auction than they are already. It is also explained here:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3021.html

thx Uji, for the info

went there last thursday @ 4am and told tickets were all gone. so i given up. too much effort to go there at 3am and wait till 6am to watch it.