The 15 Best Street Food Tours in Japan

Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Kabukicho: food beside Tokyo’s nightlife district

★★★★★★★★★★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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Osaka: Shinsekai Food Tour with 13-15 Dishes at 5 Eateries

2.Shinsekai Food Tour with 13-15 Dishes at 5 Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,204 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Eat your way through Osaka’s Shinsekai with 13 to 15 local dishes, two drinks, five eateries, and an English-speaking guide.

“Nice guide, interesting tour around Shinsekai and ate at small local places, all well organised and delicious”

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Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

3.Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,149 reviews · from $73

Taste 13 Osaka dishes at five Shinsekai eateries, with two drinks, local stories, and a small-group walk through neighborhood food spots.

“Great experience with Mari on December 30th getting to sample food and drinks and learn a bit about Shinsekai! I liked that we visited a lot of small businesses that I probably wouldn't have found on my own without a guide. Our group was small - only 9 people - so we could visit small restaurants that a big tour wouldn't have gone to. I definitely recommend this experience for first-time visitors to Osaka.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

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

5.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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Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

6.Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,762 reviews · from $163

Explore Gion and Pontocho over nine-plus dishes, six sake tastings, and three hours of local food, history, and backstreet Kyoto.

“J is a great tour guide! He is super knowledgeable about Kyoto, especially the Gieko districts and the local architecture. He provided great recommendations and conversation. He was the reason the tour was really fun! Thanks, J!”

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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

7.Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,727 reviews · from $73

Explore Shinsekai through 15 Osaka food tastings, three drinks, five local stops, and lively stories from an area guide.

“Fantastic tour with a very fun, engaging, knowledgeable and affable guide. Adam was the perfect guide for the trip and I would do another tour with him in an instant.”

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

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

9.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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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries)

10.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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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour: 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks

11.Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour: 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 694 reviews · from $79

Eat 15 Osaka specialties across five local stops in Shinsekai, with three drinks, a bilingual guide, and plenty of neighborhood character.

“Andy was a wonderful host, he really brought the tour to life and was brilliant with our son and at keeping everyone engaged. The food was delicious throughout, everything was relaxed and well explained. A great introduction to Osaka. Our son has a fish/seafood allergy and Andy was able to arrange suitable alternatives where necessary 10/10”

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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

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

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

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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Best of Shibuya Food Tour

13.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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Osaka: Guided Food Tour with 12 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries

14.Guided Food Tour with 12 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · from $83

Taste 12 Osaka dishes at four local eateries, from dumplings and takoyaki to fresh fish and skewers, with a friendly evening guide.

“Ukyo and Nori where great hosts. They knew there stuff and showed us all the places. Would definitely recommend for a great experience.”

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Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

15.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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