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The Tokyo shortlist.
The 15 most popular food 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“Elena was an amazing guide! She selected a very interesting and complementary food choice and was very entertaining and full of information :)”
Tsukiji Outer Market street food tour in Tokyo with Wagyu skewers, sushi or seafood bowl, tastings, and cultural history in 3 hours.
“Our Guide Shun was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and very entertaining! We had the best day!!! Thank you so much!!!”
Taste 15 dishes and 3 drinks with an English guide in Shinjuku, hitting Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho in 3 hours.
“Aiko was awesome. She showed us local eateries along with the fact that we even did the Chop sticks making class afterwards. I felt immersed in Tokyo’s local culture and it wasn’t over priced for what I learned and obtained from the experience. Would highly recommend!”
Shinjuku after dark food tour with 15 dishes and 3 drinks at 4 local spots, plus walks through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho & Golden Gai.
“Amazing experience, we tried only iconic japanese dishes and it was delicious. Thanks to Sota that was the perfect guide, always explaining everything and giving recommendations!”
14+ izakaya dishes and sake tasting in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho, with a small-group guide.
“Fantastic! Our guides Megan and Julian were terrific. Even though it was pouring rain we still had a really fun time, the guides were so personable and provided history and information about Japan foods and culture. The various restaurants and food selections were great. We were full by the end of the tour!”
Taste 13 dishes across 4 Shibuya spots on a 3-hour walk, including the scramble crossing, guided explanations, and two drinks.
“This was my second time attending and it was as enjoyable as the first. Naruto, our guide, went above and beyond to introduce a new variety of dishes when he realized I was a recently returning customer—and the selections were delicious. Conversation is such a pleasure when it is shared alongside good food. This is…”
A 3-hour Shibuya food tour with 5 tastings, 2 drinks, and dessert, plus backstreet stories and a depachika finish.
“Great stops to enjoy a variety of and learn about Shibuya. I also really enjoyed talking with our guide Serena, she was super knowledgeable and friendly!”
A private 3-hour Tokyo izakaya food walk tailored to your tastes, with 8–10 dishes and drinks in neighborhoods with character.
“It was great. We experienced local life which is what I requested.”
Taste Tokyo’s nightlife in Shinjuku and Golden Gai with yakitori, ramen, 2 drinks, and a small-group guided walk through old alleys.
“Our guide Alex was charming; full of personality and great knowledge of Japan. We had a great time.”
A small-group morning walk through Tsukiji Outer Market, shrine rituals, and sushi history, with tastings from sushi to wagashi.
“Our guide Shino was amazing! The tour provided you with many amazing opportunities to try various food items along the way. At the end, Shino prepared what can only be described as a feast of fresh sushi. We even got to grind our own wasabi! Anyone on the fence about this tour—do it. Seriously, this…”
Cook vegan ramen and gyoza in Tokyo with a small group. Shop Japanese ingredients, learn skills, and take home recipes. From $75.
“We enjoyed our class with the lovely Kaori, and learned a lot about cutting and cooking techniques, seasoning and presentation. The lunch we made was delicious. I’d recommend this experience to all vegetarians and vegans!”
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 3-hour Shinbashi night food tour with ramen, Wagyu, desserts, and a sake tasting, led by English-speaking guides.
“We had a great time on this tour! Tommy was a fantastic guide, providing a ton of useful insight not just during the tour, but for recommendations during the rest of our stay in Tokyo, as well. The tour provides a great mix of establishments with lots of memorable experiences. Highly recommend!”
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One-group-only Shinjuku food and nightlife tour for families: cook okonomiyaki and monjayaki, eat izakaya favorites, play arcades, taste sake, photos included.
“Perfect way to start your visit in Tokyo. Lux, our guide, was just perfect. Taking us to great places which we would never find. And even if you find them, you will probably not know what to do with the food. Thanks a lot Lux for the great evening!”
A 3- to 3.5-hour Tokyo food walk through Ueno’s backstreets, with sushi, gyoza, yakitori, matcha treats, and secret dishes.
“There is a lot of good food in Japan, and there was, similarly, a lot of good food on this tour. Don’t eat before coming, even as a young American man I was stuffed by the end of it, in a good way. It was a great spread of different kinds of food and involved…”
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