Tokyo · FOOD
The 15 best food experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Walk through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai while tasting 13 Japanese dishes at four local eateries. Your guide, such as May, Hoshi, or Igor, handles ordering and explains Shinjuku culture. Expect two drinks, a maximum of 12 people, and plenty of food.
“Informative and friendly guide! Fantastic and diverse food stops. Ami was a great tour guide, would highly recommend.”
Spend three hours exploring Tsukiji’s outer market with a local guide such as Kiyo, Naz, or Shoko. Taste Japanese omelette, fish cakes, tuna, Wagyu beef, seasonal fruit, and sushi or a seafood bowl, while learning how the market works and where to shop.
“Fantastic tour of the seafood market experienced like a local. We learnt, tasted and saw the market in a way we definitely would have missed out on if we visited the market solo.”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Daichi, Fu, Aika, or Igor for a three-hour walk through Shinjuku’s food lanes and nightlife districts. You’ll eat at four local spots, including an izakaya and traditional eatery, with dishes such as sashimi, tonkatsu, yakitori, takoyaki, and two drinks.
“Our tour was excellent!! We walked through different sections of Shinjuku and ate a lot of interesting food. Our guide was the informative, engaging and sprinkled in just enough humour. We had a great group from all over the world and spent 3 1/2 hours eating and drinking. A great way to end our day.”
Spend 3.5 hours eating and drinking through Shinjuku with a bilingual guide such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, or Chi. Visit four izakaya areas, taste 14-plus dishes, enjoy three drinks, and walk through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho. Food choices vary, and dietary requests need advance notice.
“The drinks were good especially the sake which is fairly new to me. The food was delicious and the amount we had generous. The small group meant you got to chat to everyone. The star of the night was Nobuto. Friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming and he just made everything work. We had a really good time, thanks to Nobuto, cheers mate!”
Walk from Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple into Tsukiji Fish Market and Jogai Market with guides such as Rie, Haydn, Jim, or Minori. You choose and pay for your own food, from sushi and sea urchin to omelets and fried fish cakes, while the guide helps you avoid tourist traps.
“Great opportunity know what you are seeing in the market and great suggestions to get a taste of fish and more. Our guide Rie was fantastic. Great command of language. Well worth both time and money.”
Spend about three hours eating through Shinjuku, from seasonal omakase sushi to Wagyu grilled over a shichirin stove. Your guide leads a group of no more than seven through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Godzilla Road, and Nishishinjuku, ending with dessert or a drink. Guides may include Molly, Yuma, Aoi, or Mimi.
“Our family of four (all adults) enjoyed this experience. Especially because of our guide Mimi. She spoke English well and was happy to answer all our questions. Not only about the food we were eating, but about life in Tokyo and Japan. She made our tour extra special. The food we had (sushi and wagyu) was delicious. I recommend this tour.”
Join Aki, Akira, or possibly Shota for a small-group evening through Ueno and Okachimachi. You’ll visit a standing bar, izakaya, and ramen shop, trying sashimi, skewers, grilled dishes, Japanese drinks, and local specialties while your guide handles translation and explains how to order.
“Varied, delicious food stops with plenty of drinks and interesting places in between. Warm, welcoming and fun!”
Spend three hours eating your way around Shibuya with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll visit four eateries and sample 13 dishes, including sushi, yakiniku, udon, karaage, dumplings, tuna, drinks, and dessert. Guides such as Hoshi, Naruto, Kei, and Mat also share food tips and help you navigate after dark.
“The food was great, the portions were generous, and our guide, Kei, was very knowledgeable. Would recommend.”
Walk Tsukiji’s outer market with an English-speaking guide in a group of 2 to 8. Taste Wagyu beef, tamagoyaki, fish cakes, seasonal fruit, and either sushi or a seafood bowl. Guides such as Shun, Nazu, and Miki add local food tips and market history, though some stalls close on Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays.
“Daichi was the best guide!! Enthusiastic and informative. Many delicious food tastings - the best was the Wagyu beef!! Highly recommended tour!”
Spend two hours at Tsukiji with a local guide such as George or Tomo, sampling market food, watching a traditional fish-cutting show, learning about ingredients, and visiting Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible, though crowds can make the walk feel hectic.
“Wasn’t for me. Just was a very unorganized and hectic, the temple tour didn’t add a ton of value. Skipped a few stalls because it was too busy. I would really recommend saving your money and just walking the market. Nothing in the tour was worth the money of the guide.”
Spend three hours at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market with a guide and up to six other people. Sample seafood, tamagoyaki, sushi, eel, and local snacks, then enjoy a fresh seafood lunch. You’ll also visit a Buddhist temple, Shinto shrine, and a Tokyo viewpoint.
“The sushi was excellent and it was nice that we were allowed to choose what we wanted for the one sit down meal. Some of the stall stops were just okay. Very tightly packed area with many signs telling you to not stop and eat.”
Spend about three hours walking Shibuya with a local guide such as Saika, Jacob, Alex, or Melissa. Visit five food stops for sushi, ramen, skewers, regional dishes, dessert, and one drink. The route includes Hachiko, Center-gai, Nonbei Yokocho, and Tokyu Food Show.
“Sandra was absolutely amazing. Fantastic guide with great knowledge of smaller local restaurants! We had a small group tour with our 3 little kids. They had a blast and so did we too. She made sure that they had good restroom stops along the way. She was in touch with the eateries along the way so that we could maximize our time in multiple spots and had a great experience !”
Start at Mitsukoshi Ginza with an English-speaking guide, then sample wagashi, cook monjayaki on a grill in Tsukishima, and finish with yakitori and sake or beer in Yurakucho. The group is limited to eight, with two subway rides and two drinks included.
“Rocky - our tour guide was fun ! It was his first official tour as a food guide - so he went above to make sure we enjoyed the experience”
Walk through Shinjuku with a small group of up to 10, stopping at four eateries for 15 dishes and drinks. Guides such as Dai, Mak, Haydn, Lisa, and Naruto have led versions of this tour, which mixes Okinawan food, sashimi, izakaya dishes, local history, and Kabukicho stories.
“Mak was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He took us around Shinjuku and brought us to many restaurants so we could sample various Japanese dishes. Everything was great and highly recommend this tour!”
Follow Keiko or Miyu through Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market for about 2.5 hours, sampling roughly 5 to 8 foods such as sushi, oysters, tamago, miso cod, and puffer fish. You’ll hear market stories, visit specialty shops, and finish with time to shop on your own.
“Our tour was fantastic! Keiko did a great job sharing information , anwering questions and making it fun.”
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