Tokyo · TOKYO FOOD TOURS
The best counters in this city seat eight people and post the menu in kanji on the wall. These 15 walks get you inside them, priced, timed and honest about exactly how hungry to turn up.
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.”
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!”
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.”
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 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 !”
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.”
Spend three hours exploring Shinjuku’s nighttime food scene with a guide such as Ayaka, Naoto, or Shun. Visit four local eateries for sushi, gyoza, kushikatsu, yakitori, vegetables, sake, and more. The small-group tour begins and ends near Shinjuku Station’s East Exit.
“Great guides and a varied tour around different eating experiences, some very local restaurants which was great. The custard filled fish was great! Sake tasting was also high quality”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Ueno Station for a 3.5-hour walk through markets, train tracks, parks, shrines, and temples. Expect 10 or more Japanese tastings, including sushi, gyoza, yakitori, fruit, tea, matcha ice cream, beer, and a secret dish. Guides may include Harumi, Natsumi, Yumi, or Mari.
“Simply a great tour by great people. 👍🏾 I cannot recommend it highly enough. Only suggestion is that you skip breakfast before the tour because you will eat and eat a lot of great food.”
Spend about four hours eating across Shibuya with a guide such as Kato, Hamada, Amber, or Tanaka. Expect four to five food stops, including sushi, yakiniku, yakitori, takoyaki, and dessert, plus Shibuya Crossing, Nonbei Yokocho, and local culture. Groups are limited to 10.
“This tour was one of the highlights of our Tokyo trip. We lucked out and ended up being the only ones on the tour, which made it feel like a private experience. Our guide, Samir, was kind, informative, and incredibly attentive throughout. He led Read more”
Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Kawa, Mao, George, or Tomo, starting at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple before sampling tuna, wagyu, sushi, grilled seafood, and street foods in the outer market. Bring cash, and avoid Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays if you want the most stalls open.
“The tour was great. Our guide George was the most knowledgable guide we had in Japan and his english was the best we have heard in Japan in general. We tried amazing tuna sushi, eel, grilled scallops, wagyu etc. And learned a lot about Japan. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to discover the local culture and try the freshest fish possible!”
Spend three hours eating through Shinjuku with a local English or Japanese-speaking guide. You will visit four small eateries around Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, tasting sushi, gyoza, kushikatsu, takoyaki, sake, and more. Guides such as Sota, Ayaka, Shun, and Yuto add food and culture tips.
“Our guide spoke excellent English and was also very informative. The food was great, we enjoyed the whole experience.”
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