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The Tokyo shortlist.
The 11 most popular lunch 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.
A 2-hour Tokyo sumo workshop in English with retired wrestlers, playful ring duels, and homemade chanko nabe lunch in a small group.
Most Popular“Really enjoyed this lunch! The sumo wrestlers were fun to listen to and watch. Entertaining while also teaching us about Sumo as a sport. Tasty food too!”
See Meiji-Jingu, Odaiba, Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree in one smooth day with an English guide, included lunch, and Tembo Deck tickets.
“Best tour because our guide Mina (not sure how she spells her name) was amazing! I’ve travelled a lot, and she was the best guide I’ve ever had.”
Train in Ryogoku sumo with former pros, try shiko and suri-ashi, challenge the ring, then eat mini chanko nabe. 105 minutes.
“we had a good laugh! very fun show and nice food after. we got to ask questions and found out some history on sumo wrestling. they taught us rules and gave us a chance to wrestle as well.”
Guided Nikko day trip from Tokyo with Toshogu Shrine, Irohazaka 48 curves, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, and lunch included.
“It was very good prepred plan of sightseeing places.”
Cycle Tokyo with guide Shogun for Edo-era sights, shrines and temple time, a Sumida River ride, plus bike rental and lunch included.
“It was a great tour Shogun was excellent, he was knowledgeable, he showed me plenty of interesting places in Tokyo. Highly recommend”
Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with a guide, taste 9 local specialties for lunch, and start at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple.
“Enjoyed some of the dishes chosen but the area covered in the tour is pretty small. The guide and his intern were very friendly but were clearly trying to fill the time allocated rather than have plenty to do.”
Private Mount Fuji day trip with artisan village stops and a Fuji-view lunch, plus shrines, lake scenery, and hot springs.
“Not great. Our guide barely spoke English. I really struggled to understand him, which definitely put a damper on the whole thing. We ended up cutting it short.”
A small-group walk through Ryogoku’s sumo landmarks, ending with an excellent chanko-nabe lunch and expert English commentary.
“We learned a lot about sumo life from Jeff, even though all the sumo were currently in Nagoya at a tournament. We recommend this tour to everyone, it teaches a lot about the history of Japan and sumo.”
A small-group Chiba lunch and culture walk with a North Star shrine, a century-old art museum building, and home-style tonkatsu or chicken.
“We had the privilege of experiencing an incredible Chiba City walking tour, complete with a traditional Japanese lunch, thanks to our exceptional guide, Grace. The tour included visits to the Chiba City Museum of Art and a serene Shinto temple.”
Shibuya anime and manga store tour with a pork ramen lunch, led by an English guide in a small group for 150 minutes.
“Our guide Haruka was amazing! She took our 16 yos to find all of their favorite anime stores.”
Walk Edo-era Kagurazaka, dress in a kimono, learn samurai basics, watch a live performance, then enjoy lunch in an old house.
“Taka et Naoki ont été de super guides pour la découverte du Tokyo historique et de ses secrets culturel et culinaires ! le lieux de rendez-vous était facile a trouver et la durée de l expérience était très bien. l equipe du samouraï expérience a été formidable et dynamique pour la découverte des bases du…”
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