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15 Food Experiences in Tokyo for a First Trip

85 tours  ·  from $16 a head

15 food experiences, each with its price, its running time and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top and work down.

Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Omoide Yokocho: narrow lanes and tiny eateries
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

1.Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,603 reviews · from $86Our pick

Spend about three hours walking through Shinjuku with a guide, stopping at four local eateries for 13 Japanese dishes and two drinks. The route is planned to include Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. Guides have included May, Hoshi, and Igor, with past tours praised for friendly explanations and useful Tokyo tips.

“Had a great time on this tour and found some great food I definitely wouldn’t have found or had the courage to navigate on my own! Emma was a great and friendly guide.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Follow the smells and stalls through the outer market
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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

2.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,184 reviews · from $99

Explore Tsukiji’s outer market with a local guide, sampling Japanese snacks, sushi or a seafood bowl, Wagyu, and seasonal treats. Guides such as Kiyo, Shoko, and Masa have led the walk, sharing market history and food customs. Expect three hours on foot, a group of up to 20, and no accommodation for fish-free or other restricted diets.

“Amazing tour with knowledgeable guide speaking good English. Tour gives good experience and knowledge about the traditions and culture, customs of Japan”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries) - Golden Gai: narrow lanes and local nightlife
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

3.Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,033 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Explore Shinjuku on foot with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at four eateries for Japanese dishes such as sashimi, tonkatsu, yakitori, and takoyaki, plus two drinks. The route includes Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho. Guides vary; names used on recent tours include Fu, Daichi, Aika, and Igor. Check the dish count before booking: the tour title says 15, while its details specify 13.

“We booked a Shinjuku food tour for our family of four—two adults and two children—and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The restaurant selection was excellent. Our first stop was a restaurant with incredibly fresh fish and great sake. The second place was a famous tonkatsu restaurant that has been in business for over 64 years, right in the heart of Shinjuku. The pork cutlets were amazing and full of flavor. Next, we tried Okinawan cuisine, which was delicious and something new for all of us. Even our kids loved it. The final stop was for taiyaki—waffle-like cakes with fillings—which was a perfect sweet ending. The whole…”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) - Kabukicho Adds a Different Side of Tokyo
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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

4.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

Spend 3.5 hours sampling Japanese comfort food, skewers, sashimi, and drinks at Shinjuku izakayas, with a bilingual local guide such as Taiga, Yusuke, or Chi. The small group visits Nishishinjuku and Kabukicho, then walks through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho. Expect generous portions, changing menus, and a lively introduction to Tokyo after dark.

“Yusuke was an amazing Tour Guide. He took us into smaller places that we wouldn’t have found on our own. His English was better than ours (lol). Everything was perfect. The food kept coming. You will not be hungry after this tour. A+”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour - Find your footing in Tsukiji Fish Market
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

5.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,724 reviews · from $30

Walk Tsukiji with an English-speaking local guide, visit Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, then explore the market’s food stalls. You choose what to eat and pay for your own food. Guides such as Rie, Haydn, Jim, and Minori have led tours here. Expect a small group of up to 10 and about two hours on foot.

“Great experience with Hayden doing this tour. He has lived in Japan for only 2 years, but he was extremely knowledgeable and has great reputation with the vendors. The market can be overwhelming; having Hayden point out what was a good deal and worth getting was a huge win.”

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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku - Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef - Omakase makes the sushi stop simple
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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

6.Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · from $111

Spend about three hours in Shinjuku with a guide, visiting a sushi restaurant for seasonal omakase, a restaurant that grills Wagyu over a traditional shichirin, and a final stop for dessert or a drink. The walk includes Kabukicho and the Godzilla Head. Groups are capped at seven, and vegetarian food must be requested by the day before.

“We had Molly as your guide. She was excellent, she was very knowledgeable of the area, the local culture and the food. She made sure to answer the questions we had no matter how easy or basic they were regarding Japan, the food, and the people. The Wagyu tasting was amazing, my family enjoyed it the most. We will definitely have Wagyu on future celebrations. We highly recommend Molly and want to thank her for a wonderful experience!”

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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen - Four dishes to open the appetite
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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

7.Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 957 reviews · from $95

Spend about three hours walking around Ueno and Okachimachi with a guide such as Aki, Akira or Shota. Try Japanese dishes and drinks at local bars and eateries, pass through Ameya Yokocho, and finish with ramen. Tastings and drinks are included, and the group is capped at 10.

“Aki was an incredible host- funny, observant and ordered us amazing food! We would definitely book with him again on future trips and recommend to fellow travelers.”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries) - Center Gai adds street-level energy
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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries)

8.Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 770 reviews · from $77

Spend about three hours walking Shibuya with a local English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. Visit four eateries for a 13-dish tasting that may include sushi, yakiniku, udon and karaage, alongside Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko, Dogenzaka and Center-gai. Food and drinks are included; additional orders cost extra.

“Great Shibuya food walking tour! Will was very friendly and explained everything clearly, making the experience fun and easy to follow. We had a great time and loved experiencing the culture through food. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shibuya!”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Follow the smells and stalls through the outer market
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

9.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 757 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Spend three hours tasting your way through Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide and a group of two to eight. Expect Wagyu skewers, Japanese omelet, fish cake, seasonal fruit and a seafood bowl or sushi, plus stories about Tokyo’s food culture. Guides such as Shun, Nazu and Robert have led tours, though your guide will depend on the date.

“Great tour! The guide was amazing and the food was incredible. We did 830 on Saturday morning (it was drizzling rain a bit) and it was very crowded, so if you can, I recommend mid week. We had a great time tasting all the food and the presentation from the Chef at our last stop. Our guide even explained a lot of history, we met at a Shinto shrine and were able to do the cleansing ceremony before the tour. He also explained a lot about the market food and helped us pick out the right tea to bring home!”

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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour - Tsukiji Hongwanji and the tour’s cultural context
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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

10.Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $33

Join a local guide for a two-hour walk through Tsukiji’s outer market, with Japanese food and ingredient insights, a traditional whole-fish filleting demonstration, a seafood-bowl stop, and a visit to Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. The group can include up to 30 people. Meals are not included, so budget extra for anything you choose to eat.

“What a great tour, George took us to the best spots for everything you would want to try and the food was delicious!”

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Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour - Temple, shrine, and a city view
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Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

11.Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · from $87

Spend about three hours exploring Tsukiji’s Outer Market with a guide and up to six other participants. Sample seafood and local snacks, enjoy an included seafood lunch, and visit a Buddhist temple, a Shinto shrine, and a Tokyo viewpoint. The wholesale market has moved to Toyosu, so this tour focuses on Tsukiji’s active shops and food stalls.

“Great time at a foodie walking tour of TSUKIJI FISH MARKET with knowledgeable and fun guide, Hitomi! The market and guide were both amazing! So much great food. Had giant crab legs, tamagoyaki, scallops on a stick, sushi, etc. Thanks Hitomi! Highly recommended!”

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Best of Shibuya Food Tour - Center-gai and the side-street food stops
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Best of Shibuya Food Tour

12.Best of Shibuya Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 612 reviews · from $217

Follow a local guide through Shibuya’s backstreets, small restaurants, and underground food hall on a three-hour walking tour. Five food stops, dessert, and one drink are included, with dishes that may range from sushi and ramen to yakitori and okonomiyaki. Guides vary, with past tours led by Seika, Jacob, Alex, and others. Groups are limited to 10.

“The food was amazing it was great to visit and try places we would have never gone while visiting if not for this tour.”

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Tokyo After 5: Authentic Japanese Food & Drink Night Tour - Tsukishima puts the griddle in your hands
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Tokyo After 5: Authentic Japanese Food & Drink Night Tour

13.Tokyo After 5: Authentic Japanese Food & Drink Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · from $122

Start at Ginza’s Mitsukoshi Lion, sample wagashi, then ride the subway to Tsukishima to cook monjayaki at your table. Finish with yakitori and sake or beer in Yurakucho. An English-speaking guide leads a group of up to eight, with two drinks and subway tickets included. Guides have included Yuko, Shohei, and Mizuki, but names are not guaranteed.

“Delicious food and it was fun cooking the 'pancakes'. Our guide was lovely and she explained the local food. Maybe a bit too much walking to get to our first food destination.”

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Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries - Kabukicho, food with a side of city life
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Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

14.Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · from $77

Spend about three hours walking Shinjuku with a guide and sampling 15 dishes at four eateries, from Kabukicho to local favorites in Nishishinjuku. Expect food, drinks, and stories about neighborhood life, history, and customs. Groups are capped at 10, and guides such as Dai, Mak, and Lisa have led tours.

“Loved this tour, top shelf. Great food, interesting fun restaurants. Added value with the knowledgeable guides about local foods, culture and history. Places that I would have never tried or guessed that something of this quality existed in the quaint locations. A fun and wonderful experience well work the time.”

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Tokyo Food Tour Taste Fresh Delights at Tsukiji Market - Eating your way through the Outer Market
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Tokyo Food Tour Taste Fresh Delights at Tsukiji Market

15.Tokyo Food Tour Taste Fresh Delights at Tsukiji Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · from $90

Follow a small-group guide through Tsukiji Outer Market for about 2.5 hours, tasting around 5 to 8 foods and hearing stories about sushi and the market. Guides such as Keiko and Miyu adapt stops to the group, with tastings that may include tuna, oysters, tamago, and other market specialties. The tour starts at a Lawson store and ends in the market.

“We LOVED our tour with Keiko! She was so warm and welcoming and has an incredible knowledge of the rich and interesting history of Tsukiji Fish Market and Japanese culture. We started with the freshest tuna one could ever imagine and ate our way through the market - delectable miso cod, oysters, the freshest most delish tamago you will ever have, ice cream...the list goes on and on. This tour is very generous with delectables - come hungry! We highly recommend this tour. A family of 3 joined our family of 4 and it was perfect. We also highly recommend Keiko. She was so delightful and wonderful. It was the…”

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