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Tokyo Food Tours: 15 to Eat Your Way Through

55 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Half the best food in Tokyo is up a staircase or under the railway tracks. The 15 tours below get you to the counters, with what each includes, how many dishes, and how hungry to turn up.

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: 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)

2.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)

3.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 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

4.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

5.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)

6.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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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

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

8.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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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

9.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

10.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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Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks at 4 Eateries - Golden Gai: a social final stop
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Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks at 4 Eateries

11.Food Tour – 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks at 4 Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $112

Spend about three hours walking Shinjuku with a local guide, stopping at four eateries for up to 15 Japanese dishes and 3 drinks. Expect Omoide Yokocho, a Kabukicho izakaya and Golden Gai, with food such as gyoza, yakitori, sushi and kushikatsu. Guides have included Ayaka, Naoto and Shun, but your guide may vary.

“Wonderful time with Midori going around Shinjuku,beating amazing food and learning about the history of the area. Such a fun experience.”

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Tokyo: Food Tour in Ueno with 10+ Tastings of Japanese Classics - Eating Beneath the Elevated Tracks
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Tokyo: Food Tour in Ueno with 10+ Tastings of Japanese Classics

12.Food Tour in Ueno with 10+ Tastings of Japanese Classics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $142

Spend about 3.5 hours walking through Ueno with an English-speaking local guide, sampling sushi, gyoza, yakitori, fruit, matcha ice cream and more. The route takes in a market, the lanes beneath elevated train tracks, Ueno Park and religious sites. Guides have included Harumi, Natsumi, Yumi and Mari; the route and menu can change.

“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.”

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Tokyo: Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku - Grill Wagyu at the yakiniku restaurant
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Tokyo: Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

13.Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 275 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend an evening walking Shinjuku with an English-speaking MagicalTrip guide, visiting a sushi restaurant for seasonal omakase, a yakiniku restaurant to grill Wagyu, and a final bar or snack stop. You’ll also pass through Kabukicho and Golden Gai. Food, drinks, and tour photos are included; the guide and venues may vary.

“Fuji was an amazing guide with excellent English skills! He gave us tips for our travel and was very descriptive with the food and the shrine. I really enjoyed learning about Japanese culture and the food was good too!”

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Shibuya All You Can Eat Best Food Tour The Original One in Tokyo - From Hachiko to Shibuya’s food lanes
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Shibuya All You Can Eat Best Food Tour The Original One in Tokyo

14.Shibuya All You Can Eat Best Food Tour The Original One in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $205

Meet your guide by the Hachiko Statue for a four-hour Shibuya walk with up to 10 people, four or five food stops, two soft drinks, water and dessert. Expect sushi, yakitori, yakiniku and takoyaki, plus Nonbei Yokocho, Shibuya Crossing and a stop at Mega Don Quijote. Guides have included Hamada, Kato and Amber, though your guide may vary.

“Very hospitable and kind tour guide! Guide was very helpful, other group members got lost, he wanted for them, in the mean time he took us on “bonus tour” spots.”

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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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Spend two hours with an English-speaking local guide at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the Outer Market. Expect market stories, food recommendations, and tastes such as tuna, wagyu, and traditional snacks, with fresh wasabi as a distinctive extra. Food choices and market activity can vary, especially on Wednesdays, Sundays, and national holidays.

“Mao was a great tour guide! She was friendly, knowledgeable and had great suggestions. We were really glad we did the tour. It helped us know where to start with the fish market. I highly recommend!”

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