Tokyo · TOKYO FOOD TOURS
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A good food tour replaces a week of guesswork. Each of the 15 below lists exactly which neighbourhoods it walks, how many tastings are included and what it costs.
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!”
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 Shinjuku by night with omakase sushi, A5 Wagyu, Kabukicho neon, Godzilla Road, and dessert in a small group.
“Fabulous evening with absolutely amazing food, great restaurants where we watched the chef prepare the sushi. Lisa was lovely, a great host”
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”
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.”
Explore Shibuya after dark through five food stops, local stories, hidden lanes, sushi, ramen, dessert, and one included drink.
“was hoping for much more from this tour. i found the food stops to be uninspired with many of them totally empty except for other food tour groups from the same company. would recommend others to explore on their own and save their money while likely getting a better experience.”
Eat 15 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, with local drinks, neighborhood stories, and a small group capped at 10 people.
“Dai went above and beyond. The food selections were surprisingly good and the Okinawan food was really unique. He also made sure to share some really interesting history and details about the neighborhoods we were walking through. One of the highlights of our trip.”
Taste six regional ramen styles across three Tokyo neighborhoods, with expert guidance, mini bowls, and a useful lesson in Japan’s favorite noodle dish.
“This is a great tour and a great ramen experience. A tour guide can make or break the experience, and Bunga was awesome! He is knowledgeable and we got to experience the evolution of ramen. Totally enjoyed it!”
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.
