Tokyo · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
10 reviewed
These are the 10 lunch experiences 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.
Review of Tokyo’s Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko bus tour, with Chureito Pagoda, Oishi Park, lunch options, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“All the places we went were soo cool!! Food was solid (we got noodles) but nothing amazing for Japan. It felt a little rushed at times but I think that was worth the variety. For our first time in the area it definitely made it a lot more accessible.”
See Nagano’s snow monkeys, enjoy beef sukiyaki, and visit winter snow huts on a long but rewarding day trip from Tokyo.
“The guides were extremely professional and knowledgeable as was the bus driver. Only complaint was bus a little too small. The experience however of seeing the snow monkeys and the igloo set vastly outweighs any minor issues. It was just wonderful so would highly recommend.”
Learn sumo rituals from retired wrestlers, try a playful bout, and make chanko nabe in this lively two-hour Tokyo lunch experience.
“What a great experience this was. Out of all the tours we did in Japan, the sumo experience was the top one for all of us! Food was good, and the show was not only informative, but very entertaining and fun. Highly recommend!”
Explore Tsukiji’s seafood stalls, temple customs, tastings, donburi lunch, and a Tokyo skyline view on this three-hour small-group tour.
“Ken was amazing!! Culture and food, perfect!! He was on time and explained things as we needed to know them….like - how busy the markets would be and not to lose each other!!! His restaurant recommendations were fantastic. As we were all leaving in the same direction he kindly escorted us back to Shinjuku via the subway. So helpful!! Thanks Ken!!!!”
See Tokyo’s top sights in one day by comfortable Hato Bus, with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba, buffet lunch, and Tokyo Skytree.
“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.”
See Mt. Fuji from the 5th Station, Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchi, and Chureito Pagoda on a guided Tokyo day trip with lunch.
“This was an excellent all day tour. Our guide, Makoto, was very thorough and informative throughout all our stops. He made our experience so fun and educational! We were a little disappointed that the weather wasn't cooperating with ouRead more”
See Nagano’s snow monkeys from Tokyo, enjoy beef sukiyaki, and walk icy mountain trails on this long but memorable 13-hour day trip.
“We spent an incredible day at Jigokudani Park on January 18th. The weather was a perfect 3°C (37.4°F) and sunny—ideal for the snowy trek to the hot springs! ☀️ We started our tour with a delicious, warming Japanese beef sukiyaki lunch befRead more”
Train with former sumo wrestlers, watch a live bout, enter the ring, and enjoy chanko hotpot in Tokyo’s Ryogoku district.
“My name is Serena from Italy! Yesterday I did this experience and it was just awesome! Ko was amazing, really sweet and funny! And the Sumo wrestlers were incredibly theatrical and made the whole experience unforgettable! I am really happy to have chosen that experience! By the way, the chanko was totally oishii!”
Train beside real sumo wrestlers, try a bout, make chanko-nabe, and share lunch at a former sumo stable near Tokyo.
“It was an amazing experience! You get to learn about sumo wrestling, and see sumo training in a real dojo! We also participate in sumo training with the wrestlers! They were so friendly and funny, and after training we had lunch all together. I totally recommend it!”
Review the Nikko Toshogu day tour from Tokyo, covering shrine treasures, Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“It was very good prepred plan of sightseeing places.”
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.