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The Tokyo shortlist.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours 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.
Shinjuku in 3 hours: up to 13 Japanese dishes, 4 eateries, and Golden Gai nightlife with an English guide for $85.
Most Popular“the guide was great friendly knowledgeable and very engaging. The group was very small which really worked well since Tokyo is fairly crowded.”
Tsukiji Outer Market street food tour in Tokyo with Wagyu skewers, sushi or seafood bowl, tastings, and cultural history in 3 hours.
“Shun was the best guide! He was so kind and so knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the culture and the food and we had such an amazing time on the tour. Highly recommend!”
Taste 15 dishes and 3 drinks with an English guide in Shinjuku, hitting Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho in 3 hours.
“Our guide Kei was wonderful and the food / commentary was spot on.”
Taste six tour-only mini ramen bowls across Tokyo in 3 hours. Learn styles, origins, and ramen prep from an English guide.
“Wow. This tour was fantastic. Bunga was enthusiastic and passionate and we got our feet wet in the world of ramen. The mini bowls are a great idea and you will leave with a ramen hug.”
Shinjuku after dark food tour with 15 dishes and 3 drinks at 4 local spots, plus walks through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho & Golden Gai.
“It was fun to try different foods, meet new people and check out different restaurants.”
14+ izakaya dishes and sake tasting in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho, with a small-group guide.
“Max was an amazing tour guide! I do have to say that this may have been one of my favorite parts of Tokyo. He showed us nothing but a great time and created memories that will last a lifetime. Great food & people. (Highly recommend for solo travelers)”
Taste 13 dishes across 4 Shibuya spots on a 3-hour walk, including the scramble crossing, guided explanations, and two drinks.
“Hoshi was an amazing guide. Knowledgeable and kind. He answered all of my questions about the food, language and customs. I appreciated how he showed us how the food is typically eaten or garnished so that the experience was more authentic. I appreciated trying new foods and the restaurants I never would have found or…”
A 3-hour Shibuya food tour with 5 tastings, 2 drinks, and dessert, plus backstreet stories and a depachika finish.
“Our Fabulous guide Jane looked after us so well and we had an amazing time visiting lovely small independent restaurants that we wouldn’t have found on our own. Highly recommend”
A private 3-hour Tokyo izakaya food walk tailored to your tastes, with 8–10 dishes and drinks in neighborhoods with character.
“We had a fun evening out with our guide, Mari. Mari was very friendly, professional and knowledgable. Mari took us to a place that was 'off the beaten path' as requested. We had a traditional Japanese meal and Mari was able to assist with a dietary restriction which made the evening very enjoyable. We would…”
Tokyo sushi and ramen cooking class: make nigiri, ramen broth and chashu, then taste 3 sakes in a small-group workshop.
“Fun and caring team who really connected with my family. We had a wonderful experience, learned about the Japanese culture, and ate some delicious food! A perfect activity for a first-time family visit to Tokyo.”
Taste Tokyo’s nightlife in Shinjuku and Golden Gai with yakitori, ramen, 2 drinks, and a small-group guided walk through old alleys.
“Wes was a great guide and really gave an inside tour of Shinjuku…Kampai!”
A small-group morning walk through Tsukiji Outer Market, shrine rituals, and sushi history, with tastings from sushi to wagashi.
“Unfortunately it was raining and windy and we would have been ill prepared for the tour.”
Tsukiji unlimited sake tasting in a private salon. Sample 50–60 styles with an English sommelier, snacks, and temperature comparisons.
“I was the only one there, contrary to the app's suggestion that it's gonna sell out. Regardless it was a very interesting experience worth it's money. Hosts were nice”
A 3.5-hour private Tokyo night with 2–3 local food and bar stops, photo help, and a taste-based route through Shinjuku.
“Mr Tokyo was a fantastic tour guide. If I could, I would rate this tour more than 10 out of 10. He took me to some of the places frequented by locals, which made the experience more authentic and provided great insight into Japanese culture. I would highly recommend this tour for the first day…”
A small-group Tsukiji Outer Market tour with English guidance, backstreet shop tips, and a proper sashimi tasting of seasonal Tokyo flavors.
“Would have liked more time in the fish market area.”
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