Adventurous Japanese Food Tour in Tokyo | 2 hours 30 minutes

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Standard Tour+Tokyo 4hour Tour
2 Adults x $536.14
$1,072.28
Approx Total
$1,072.28
Standard Tour+Tokyo 4hour Tour: Enjoy a Tokyo 4-hour Tour with Public Transportation before the Food Tour
Private Tour+Tokyo 4hour Tour
2 Adults x $1,163.81
$2,327.62
Approx Total
$2,327.62
Private Tour+Tokyo 4-hour Tour: Enjoy a Tokyo 4-hour Tour with Private Vehicle before the Food Tour
Private Vehicle: Enjoy a Tokyo 4-hour Tour with Private Vehicle before the Food Tour
Private Option + Whisky
2 Adults x $1,019.06
$2,038.12
Approx Total
$2,038.12
Private Option + Whisky
Standard Option + Whisky
2 Adults x $597.16
$1,194.32
Approx Total
$1,194.32
Standard Option + Whisky
Private Tour
2 Adults x $571.20
$1,142.40
Approx Total
$1,142.40
Enjoy this private 2.5 hour tour at your leisure, without the group
Standard Tour
2 Adults x $272.62
$545.24
Approx Total
$545.24
Enjoy this 2.5 hour food tour with a small group

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Japanese, English
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Small group tour
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Food tasting and drink: blowfish (fugu), chicken meat and horse meat, whale meet
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Overview

In this 2.5 hour food tour, embark on a memorable food adventure with a small group guided by an English-speaking tour guide and, most importantly, a local foodie. Guests will weave through the crowded streets of Shimbashi (or Ginza in some cases), and visit restaurants serving local delicacies that are not for the weak-stomached, such as blowfish (fugu), horse meat, and more, along with traditional foods such as sushi and yakitori.

Meeting points

Ginza Station
4-chōme-1-2 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

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Meet up details will be provided after booking.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Ginza (Pass By)

    Guests will weave through the crowded streets of Shimbashi (or Ginza in some cases), and visit restaurants serving local delicacies that are not for the weak-stomached, such as blowfish (fugu), horse meat, and more, along with traditional foods such as sushi and yakitori.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In this 2.5 hour local food tour, embark on a memorable food adventure with a small group guided by an English-speaking tour guide and, most importantly, a local foodie.
  • When people think of Japanese food, they normally think of sushi, ramen, tempura, udon, kare raisu (rice with curry) and the like, but there are other Japanese delicacies that are popular and common to locals that many who visit Japan may never try.
  • Age Requirement:
  • This tour is for guests 18 years and older (all guests must be accompanied by an adult that is 18 years or older). Adults are responsible for dietary requirements of younger guests in the group, as well as their own dietary needs.
  • Private Tour:
  • A private tour is available for booking. Guests may experience this unique tour with just their tour guide (not in a small group setting). Please note, however, that the Whisky Tasting (if selected, option), may have other guests. If you would like a private Whisky Tasting tour, please contact us.
  • Establishments with Smoking:
  • Some establishments in Tokyo will allow smoking, and is out of our control. Please bring a facial mask to mitigate some of the smoke if desired.
  • Standard Cancellation Policy:
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 20 days or less before event
  • Q & A:
  • What if I'm late?
  • We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time. Since this is a group tour, we may not be able to wait for you if you are late. The tour will begin without the late guests and you can meet the rest of the group at the next location. Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need to meet the group in the next location.
  • Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.6

48 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    35
  • 4 stars
    11
  • 3 stars
    0
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    2

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 35 reviews with 5 stars

An excellent way to sample unique cuisine!

Published on Apr, 2025

For the adventurous eaters out there, this tour is well worth the booking! We started off with several servings of fugu (sashimi, fried, and with the tail in a cup of sake) in a local bar that no tourist would normally find. From there, we then visited another local restaurant featuring cuisines from the Kyushu region. Here, we sampled different cuts of horse meat and a few other dishes. Our tour guide provided good local knowledge of the area and advised us on how to sample all of the food. We were given plenty of food, ordered our own drinks, and enjoyed the company of our local guide. Highly recommended!

Great time

Published on Apr, 2025

Great experience very authentic. Food, ambience and informative. The guide was very polite and friendly. It was fun to watch and learn

It was a great experience!

Published on Mar, 2025

The extremely charming local guide Koji led us through the evening with enthusiasm, humor, and impressive knowledge. In two charming izakayas, we savored a variety of delicious dishes and immersed ourselves in authentic Japanese after-work life. The fugu, accompanied by exquisite side dishes, was particularly unforgettable – a true culinary experience. We were also thrilled by the three variations of fish roe, as well as the tender horse sashimi and other gastronomic highlights. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening that we highly recommend to everyone!

Delicious!

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a really cool tour with some great food! For those who want to try things like fugu and horse sashimi, this is definitely your tour. But it's also great for less adventurous palates too! Our guide, Koji, did a great job of accommodating the tastes of everyone on the tour and made sure that everyone walked away full and happy. The tour was worth every penny and is a great way to spend an evening in Tokyo!

Ebisu food tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Our guide Duke took us to some great places to eat that would have been hard for someone who is not a local to find. His English was great as well and my kids found him entertaining as well. We had a variety of foods and he also gave some history regarding the area we were in as well of different types of Japanese cuisine.

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