TOKYO
The Tokyo shortlist.
The 11 most popular dinner experiences in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa: up-close sumo with former wrestlers, optional bouts, and chanko-style Japanese dining.
Most Popular“Really enjoyable experience - one of the highlights of the trip! Must do.”
Sail Asakusa’s Sumida River on a traditional yakatabune dinner cruise with a full Japanese multicourse meal, drinks, and night views.
“The cruise was fsbtsdtic with lots see. The good was amazing, lots of variety and cooked fresh for us and delicious. The staff were attentive and hood fun. A really great and happy night was had by all 🌟”
3-hour Shinjuku bar hopping through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai with dinner and all-you-can-drink izakaya stops.
“Karen was the best! She was fun and took care of our group so well, everyone made friends and had such an amazing night.”
A yakatabune Tokyo Bay dinner cruise with live shamisen, sukiyaki-style hot pot, unlimited soft drinks, then Tokyo Tower views.
“Karen was an amazing guide very nice and welcoming, food was also great. My group also enjoyed the entertainment Midori is very talented and we had so much fun with her performance.”
Traditional Tokyo Bay yakatabune dinner cruise with Skytree and Rainbow Bridge night views, a full course Japanese meal, and unlimited drinks.
“Activity was great. But be aware… Google maps sent us somewhere that was not the location.”
Experience Tokyo’s SUIGIAN dinner show with kaiseki omakase and a Noh-style performance (kagura or nihon-buyo) in 2-3 hours.
“I loved ALL! Great food (in Europe only available in Michelin restaurants), incredible performance by Geishas, and excellent service and people working there and amazing interior with Japanese history! Great thank you to all and the owner for a heart which is beating there!!!! Exceeded my expectations by far!!!❤️”
Tantra Tokyo in Roppongi: burlesque with dinner and photos included. Two short shows in 90 minutes at an adult-only club.
“So it’s a 15min show twice in a nightclub with dinner in between. Don’t expect a full 1.5hour show.”
Tokyo geisha show and Kyoto-style kaiseki dinner in a tatami zashiki room, with ozashiki games, shamisen, and kimono photos.
“This was a wonderful experience! The Geisha are wonderful and very pretty and friendly. The meal is fantastic and tasted very fresh. Great atmosphere.”
Small-group Asakusa intro plus an izakaya dinner with live shamisen and drums, guided in English from a seven-story viewpoint.
“Wow, the most super night ever. Our guide was amazing & her knowledge fantastic. Our dinner had us bursting at the sides both with food & laughter! Best food & music we’ve had. Music professionals at their best we were so privileged & thankful for their expertise. Thanks you so very much, highly recommended to…”
Eat hotpot beside a 20-ton aquarium in Shimbashi, with a live Ama diver performance and customizable seafood and black wagyu.
“The performer, service and food were great. However it was extremely difficult to locate the meeting site. Not even the locals were familiar and it took a good bit of time walking around the same block with kids in the rain before someone mentioned it was located in a basement/lower level area inside a shared…”
Private Tokyo sushi tour with Ryoko: etiquette workshop at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, then omakase at Sushi Tsukiuda with chef Q&A and included photos.
“Ryoko-san was a wonderful guide and I learned so much from this experience! I’ve eaten at higher-end sushi restaurants before, but always felt a bit timid/awkward since I was worried I was unknowingly doing something wrong/imRead more”
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