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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“‘‘Twas a great tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. Loved it!”
Tsukiji Outer Market street food tour in Tokyo with Wagyu skewers, sushi or seafood bowl, tastings, and cultural history in 3 hours.
“Naomi was very nice and really knew her staff, had lots of information. She took us to lots of tasting stalls and little shops. We really enjoyed the tour and definitely were not hungry after it.”
Taste 15 dishes and 3 drinks with an English guide in Shinjuku, hitting Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho in 3 hours.
“Tour was amazing and Shane W was a great host, very knowledgeable about the food and history of tour.”
Shinjuku after dark food tour with 15 dishes and 3 drinks at 4 local spots, plus walks through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho & Golden Gai.
“we had a small group so it was great to get to know our guides, they were super lovely and helpful and friendly and chatted amongst us which was really nice. the food was great, good portion sizes and yummy.”
14+ izakaya dishes and sake tasting in Shinjuku’s Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho, with a small-group guide.
“Sabian was a great and hilarious guide! highly recommend tour to anyone interested!”
Taste 13 dishes across 4 Shibuya spots on a 3-hour walk, including the scramble crossing, guided explanations, and two drinks.
“Naruto was amazing and so charming and helpful! I love that he had passion for the food he shared with us and it was a great experience and introduction to Japanese food scene.”
A 3-hour Shibuya food tour with 5 tastings, 2 drinks, and dessert, plus backstreet stories and a depachika finish.
“Tour was great. Guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, she made everything easy for us in this crazy, chaotic part of Tokyo. In addition to the great variety of food, we also got exposed to some history and culture of Japan”
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 really great time and our guide Martina was awesome. She showed us areas and places that we never would have visited or found. We got also a lot of inside knowledge and had great conversations. Thank you Martina!”
Taste Tokyo’s nightlife in Shinjuku and Golden Gai with yakitori, ramen, 2 drinks, and a small-group guided walk through old alleys.
“Amazing tour and guide. We walked away highly informed and with full bellies!!!”
A small-group morning walk through Tsukiji Outer Market, shrine rituals, and sushi history, with tastings from sushi to wagashi.
“Excellent- very informative loved tasting pepper cola tea and Sake!”
Cook vegan ramen and gyoza in Tokyo with a small group. Shop Japanese ingredients, learn skills, and take home recipes. From $75.
“Kaori was so kind and welcomed us into her home to make authentic Japanese gouyoza and ramen. Her English was amazing and she taught us everything we needed to know. It was such a good experience we recommend to other travellers. We would come again for another lesson from Kaori. Thanks Kaori 🥰”
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 the best time with Ryan, our guide, who was both pleasant company and knew so much about Japan, the food and the culture. We tasted so much interesting and delicious food and had a great time. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
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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.
“We were so glad we booked this experience! It was only our second day in Tokyo and our guide Lax made us feel much more confident about eating out in the city. Cooking okonomiyaki in a unique restaurant with griddles in the middle of the table was really fun. We had a real laugh in…”
A 3- to 3.5-hour Tokyo food walk through Ueno’s backstreets, with sushi, gyoza, yakitori, matcha treats, and secret dishes.
“Loved this tour and our guide, Shonan! He provided great insider perspective, and choose outstanding restaurants and dishes for us to try. I loved that he helped us done places we never would have thought to try on our own. He was also super friendly and spoke flawless English. I recommend the drink upgrade because…”
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