Food Tours in Tokyo: 15 Sorted by What They Cost

Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Golden Gai: tiny bars and a changing route

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

Spend about three hours walking Shinjuku with a local guide, tasting 13 Japanese dishes at a stall, izakaya, traditional eatery, and gastrobar. Two drinks are included. Guides such as May, Hoshi, Igor, and Emma have led this experience, which visits Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and the alleys around Golden Gai.

“As it was our first time in Tokyo and specially to the Shinjuku station - we got lost and couldn't reach on time for our tour. Our tour guide waited for us and did his best to help us find our way and reach on time. However, it only gets worse after this. We went to possibly the worse eateries in Tokyo. I can say this with a high level of confidence because we explored Tokyo's Izakaya scene on our own and got much better food everywhere. None of the dishes were nice and my husband and I couldn't wait for the tour to get over. This is a highly…”

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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

Meet guides such as Kiyo, Naz, Shoko, or Masa at Tsukiji Honganji Temple for a three-hour walk through the outer market. Taste seafood, sushi or a seafood bowl, Wagyu beef, fish cakes, omelette, fruit, dashi, and tea while learning about Japanese food customs. The tour suits fish lovers who want help navigating Tsukiji.

“Sean was the best guide. He was really informative and fun. We really enjoyed the experience and I would definitely recommend the tours to others.”

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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

Spend three hours with an English-speaking local guide exploring Shinjuku after dark. Taste up to 13 Japanese dishes at a food stall, izakaya, traditional eatery, and gastrobar, with two drinks included. Guides such as Daichi, Fu, Aika, and Igor add local stories as you walk through Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho.

“We had an incredible experience thanks to Hina, who was an outstanding guide and took us to some truly memorable food spots. The pork katsu was my absolute favourite, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. The seaweed salad and tempura tuna were also standout dishes. This tour is well worth booking, and I can’t recommend Hina highly enough, she was brilliant.”

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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 eating through Shinjuku with a bilingual local guide such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, or Chi. Visit four izakayas for 14+ tastings, three drinks, and dishes ranging from sashimi and grilled skewers to Japanese comfort food. Walk through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho in a small group of up to 10.

“We had an amazing time on the food tour! Our guide, Taiga, was lovely to talk to and very accommodating to our dietary restrictions. The tour in general was a great way to see more of the city, and we had some really excellent food. I would hRead more”

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

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

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

Spend about three hours tasting seasonal sushi, grilled Wagyu, and a Japanese dessert or drink while exploring Shinjuku and Kabukicho. Guides such as Yuki, Molly, Aoi, Mimi, Yuma, and Yosh have helped guests navigate menus and nightlife streets. Groups are capped at seven, making this a friendly, personal introduction to Tokyo after dark.

“a relaxing food trip of sushi and wagyu. if you want slower paced walking tour in shinjuku this is it.”

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

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

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

Spend three hours eating and drinking through Ueno and Okachimachi with a guide such as Aki or Shota. You’ll visit a standing bar, izakaya, and ramen shop, trying dishes such as sashimi, skewered meat, grilled fish, mystery meats, Japanese drinks, and ramen. Food, drinks, translation, and local guidance are included.

“Lots of food, many alcohol drinks, be adventurous and enjoy the different choices. Guide was energetic and attentive to details.”

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

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

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

Spend about three hours walking through Shibuya with a local English-speaking guide and tasting 13 Japanese dishes at four eateries. The route includes Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko, Dogenzaka, and Center-gai. Guides such as Hoshi, Naruto, Kei, and Mat have led this experience, though the assigned guide can vary. Food and drinks are included, with extra orders at your own cost.

“The choice of eateries was fantastic. The food at each place was a knockout. The tour guide, Hoshi, was very knowledgeable about the food and demonstrated how to eat each dish. His English was perfect and he was very considerate of his tour group. Cannot praise him enough”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

8.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide and a group of two to eight people. Sample Wagyu beef, fish cakes, tamagoyaki, seasonal fruit, and either sushi or a seafood bowl. Guides such as Shun, Nazu, Miki, and Robert add food tips, shrine etiquette, and local history as you walk.

“Tour was great. Our guide, Kay, had lots of helpful & interesting information for us. We also got to enjoy a great selection of food while on the tour.”

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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

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

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

Spend about two hours exploring Tsukiji with a local guide, tasting market food, watching a traditional fish-cutting demonstration, and enjoying a fresh seafood bowl. George and Tomo have led especially well-regarded tours, though crowds can make the pace hectic. The route also includes Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple.

“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

10.Best of Shibuya Food Tour

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

Start at Hachiko Square at 4 pm for a three-hour Shibuya food walk with up to 10 people. Your guide leads you to five food stops, a depachika food hall, side-street eateries, sushi, ramen, skewers, dessert, and one drink. Guides such as Saika, Jacob, Alex, and Melissa have been praised for their food knowledge and warm company.

“Simply awesome! Alex provided us great food, information, and conversation! I only wish we had done this on our first night in Tokyo so we could have known more about the neighborhoods and where some more great spots were.”

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Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

11.Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

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

Spend about three hours eating your way through Shinjuku, from Kabukicho to Nishishinjuku. Your guide leads a group of up to 10 through four eateries, serving around 15 dishes and drinks that may include sashimi, tonkatsu, Okinawan specialties, and sake-based drinks. Guides such as Dai, Mak, Lisa, and Naoya also explain local customs, food, and neighborhood history.

“Mak was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He took us around Shinjuku and brought us to many restaurants so we could sample various Japanese dishes. Everything was great and highly recommend this tour!”

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Tokyo Food Tour Taste Fresh Delights at Tsukiji Market

12.Tokyo Food Tour Taste Fresh Delights at Tsukiji Market

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

Join a small group of up to 12 people for a 2.5-hour walking food tour through Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market. Guides such as Keiko and Miyu lead you to 5 to 8 tastings, explain sushi and market customs, and help you sample seafood, tamago, sweets, drinks, and other local specialties.

“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

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

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

Join a guide such as Ayaka, Naoto, Shun, or Midori for a three-hour walk through Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. You’ll eat up to 15 Japanese dishes, enjoy three drinks, and visit four local-style eateries. The group is listed at a maximum of 15, with a mobile ticket and return to the starting point.

“The tour person was really patient, very attentive, very social and super friendly! we really enjoyed it!”

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Tokyo: Food Tour in Ueno with 10+ Tastings of Japanese Classics

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

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

Spend 3.5 hours eating your way through Ueno with an English-speaking local guide. Expect 10 or more Japanese tastings, including sushi, gyoza, yakitori, fruit, tea, matcha ice cream, beer, and a secret dish, plus market, temple, shrine, and park stops. Guides may include Yumi, Natsumi, Harumi, or Mari.

“Yumi was a fantastic guide and took us to wondeful places we wouldn’t have found on our own. There were a total of 7 stops and by the 3rd one, I was so full. We got sushi, gyoza, croquette, yakitori and a surprise stop which was sukiyaki (mRead more”

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Tokyo: Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

15.Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

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

Spend an evening in Shinjuku with a MagicalTrip guide such as Tosh, Fuji, Amy, or Yuki. You’ll eat chef-selected sushi, grill Wagyu beef, walk through Kabukicho and Golden Gai, then finish with Japanese sweets or a drink. Small groups and private tours are available, with vegetarian options at the main food stops.

“An interesting tour with fascinating info about the surrounding neighborhood. It may have been more interesting if we chose smaller restaurants to sample cuisine as opposed to the more formal places we ate, but I understand why he chose the ones we ate at.”

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