Tokyo · FOOD & DRINK
These are the 15 food & drink tours worth a day of the trip, each with its price, its length and the detail that sets it apart. If you only compare a few, compare the top three.
Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four local Shinjuku eateries, with drinks, culture, and nightlife stops on a three-hour guided walk.
“This was such a fun experience with SO much food along the way. Izzy was a great guide. You can really tell how much she loves Tokyo!”
Explore Tsukiji Market with a local guide, tasting sushi, Wagyu, seafood, tea, fruit, and Japanese snacks in three flavorful hours.
“I would not recommend this tour. It was more of a look at and talk about the food vs eating food tour. At a minimum I would not show up hungry because the tour does not provide much food. It is really not worth the money, you would be Read more”
Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, from sashimi and tonkatsu to yakitori, while exploring Golden Gai and Kabukicho.
“Karen was a great guide with many interesting stories, fun facts and tips . The food was amazing and very filling . I very much recommend this for anyone visiting Tokyo.”
Explore Shinjuku after dark with 14+ izakaya tastings, three drinks, local guides, and walks through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho.
“We've done several food tours over the years and this was the best of all. The food we tasted was all very good , and some of the items were new to us. Joe explained all the food to us and also how to eat it (what sauces, spices to use). How then took us on a very interesting walk through the red light district and Golden Gai. Joe's enthusiasm and expertise made this a really memorable tour.”
Explore Tsukiji with a local guide, tasting seafood, sushi, omelets, fruit, and street food while choosing what you buy and eat.
“Jim Allen was an excellent guide. The market is very busy and we got to try a little of everything. The addition of Japanese history/culture was great as well. Highly recommend.”
Eat through Ueno on a small-group Tokyo food tour with sashimi, skewers, izakaya drinks, local stories, and ramen.
“We had a great time with our fabulous guide Shota! We had Izakaya, some great drinks, ramen, and a lot of laughs. Shota is a knowledgeable and informative guide. He was open to questions and was interesting to talk to. We would definitely take another tour with him in the future. We would recommend this tour to anyone wanting a night of food and drinks.”
Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four local Shibuya eateries, with sushi, yakiniku, udon, drinks, and dessert on a guided evening walk.
“Naruto was fun, knowledgeable and generally great to be around. The food was fantastic and the drinks were wonderful”
Taste Wagyu, sushi, tamagoyaki, and seasonal fruit while exploring Tsukiji Market with an English-speaking local guide in a small group.
“Thank you very much to our Guide Keiko for this amazing and very informative Tour through the market! We will definitly recommend this tour to our friends.”
Taste Tsukiji street food, watch a traditional fish-cutting show, and visit Hongwanji Temple on a small-group Tokyo tour.
“It was good but too crowded close to New year and our tour guide didn't always wait for us. I preferred our promised tour guide.”
Eat 15 Japanese dishes and enjoy 3 drinks across four Shinjuku eateries, with a local guide leading you through Golden Gai and Kabukicho.
“Rikki was a great guide very informative, food was excellent, great variety. and went to places we wouldn't normally go on our own.”
A friendly guide to Tokyo for first-timers — written by someone who remembers exactly what it felt like to walk out of Shinjuku Station for the first time.
