The 15 Best Tokyo Food Tours

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

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

Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, from Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai, with two drinks and a local guide.

“We had a wonderful time with Elena as our guide! She is incredibly enthusiastic, energetic, and truly passionate about what she does. Elena explained the cultural background in a way that was engaging and easy to understand, which made the experience even more meaningful. Her positive energy made the tour so much fun from start to finish. We really enjoyed our time with her and would highly recommend Elena to anyone looking for an informative and enjoyable experience!”

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

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

Taste 13 Japanese dishes across four Shinjuku eateries while exploring Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho with a local guide.

“Tour guide was great. The food was excellent. For the amount paid, you definitely get more than your money’s worth. Highly recommend.”

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

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

Explore Shinjuku after dark with 14-plus izakaya tastings, three drinks, and a local guide through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho.

“Selection of restaurants were varied and places I would not have thought to visit. The food in each was fabulous I’ll definitely go back. Our guide Yusuke was very knowledgeable and friendly making the experience exceptional”

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

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

Sample omakase sushi, A5 Wagyu, dessert, and Shinjuku nightlife on a friendly three-hour small-group food tour.

“This tour exceeded our expectations by far! Our guide was incredible, personal, and knowledgeable. We saw more than just to food and learned a lot. The food was incredible. Sushi back home just won't be the same.”

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

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

Eat through Ueno on a three-hour small-group tour with sashimi, skewers, izakaya drinks, local bars, and ramen, guided in English.

“It was a great experience and learned a lot about japanese culture and was able to explore the area. Akira wada is a good tour guide”

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

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

Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shibuya eateries, from sushi and yakiniku to udon and dessert, with a small English-speaking group.

“Naruto was great! Super friendly and made the tour fun. He was the best part. We did not necessarily feel like we learned a lot or tried anything that we could not have found on our own, though. The price did not feel proportionate to what we ended up eating/drinking. We ate an 8 course Michelin meal for dinner the same night and it was less expensive.”

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

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

Explore Tsukiji Market with a local guide, sample Japanese street food, watch fish cutting, visit a temple, and learn Tokyo food culture.

“We loved our fish market tour! Tomo did a fanstatic job of telling us a bit of history and culture. We loved all the food and enjoyed see the market”

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8.Best of Shibuya Food Tour

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

Explore Shibuya by night with a local guide, five food stops, sushi, ramen, dessert, side streets, and one included drink.

“Great experience, amazing food. Traveling with 13 and 10 year old - perfect for them. Got to try places we wouldn't have found on our own. Would definitely do this again!”

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9.Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

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

Explore Shinjuku through 15 dishes, four local eateries, Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho, and Nishishinjuku on a small-group food walk.

“Such a joy spending the evening with Yota. He was so knowledgeable about the various foods and drinks that we sampled. His knowledge is impeccable. He is delightful to talk to and has a great sense of humor. I would recommend this Tokyo food tour to anyone visiting Shinjuku, Tokyo!”

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10.Tokyo Food Tour Taste Fresh Delights at Tsukiji Market

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

Taste sushi, oysters, tamago, puffer fish, and more while Keiko guides you through Tokyo’s crowded Tsukiji Outer Market.

“Keiko was a very knowledgeable and patient host who explained the history and significance of the stalls we visited very well. We also went to stalls and tried different foods that were more unique to the Tsukiji Market, which I really enjoyed! Would recommend to anyone who's interested in Japanese cuisine!”

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

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

Taste 15 Japanese dishes and 3 drinks across four Shinjuku eateries, from Omoide Yokocho yakitori to Golden Gai sake bars.

“Great intro to Shinjuku and the different areas in this fantastic pocket of Tokyo. Ayaka was a fantastic guide navigating us through some areas I may not have been able to find on my own. The food was good too! Overall I recommend this if you want a good intro to the neighborhood. Can’t say enough great things about Ayaka!”

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

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

Explore Ueno through 10-plus Japanese tastings, local markets, temples, and parks on a guided 3.5-hour food walk.

“Awesome guide and awesome group. We were with our kids 8, 9 and 10 and they enjoyed it as well. It was easy and simple. You eat a lot!!”

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13.Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

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

Explore Shinjuku by night with sushi, Wagyu yakiniku, local bars, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai on a guided three-hour food tour.

“Excellent friendly guide who also shared knowledge of tokyo and Japanese culture. good food in places that a tourist would not normally find. Would recommend the tour.”

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

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

Taste sushi, yakitori, yakiniku, takoyaki, and desserts while exploring Shibuya’s small alleys with a local guide.

“This was one of the best food tours I have ever done. Kato was our fabulous guide. He was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Japanese food and culture. His communication before and after the tour was exceptional. We kRead more”

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

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

Taste tuna, wagyu, fresh wasabi, and classic Japanese street food while exploring Tsukiji Market and Hongwanji Temple with a local guide.

“We had a great time! lots of delicious food and our guide George was absolutely great! Showed us many nice and delicious traditional food stops and other great places for shopping ceramics and many amazing other stops. thank you for the amazing tour!”

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