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15 Best Tokyo Food Tours

The food tours that decode Tokyo’s eating: Shinjuku’s izakaya alleys at a dozen dishes per night and Tsukiji’s market stalls by morning. A guide turns menu anxiety into the best meals of the trip.

2.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

Discover Tokyo’s seafood and culinary culture on this 3-hour Tsukiji Fish Market tour. Sample fresh food, see expert fish carving, and explore Japan's vibrant food scene.

★ 5.0

“The tour takes you through all of the different parts of the market and our guide provided a great deal of background info and recommendations on when to visit for the best experience. When our group wanted to do a sake tasting, our guide knew…”

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

Discover Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife with this small-group izakaya food tour in Shinjuku, featuring 14+ tastings across four lively spots for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely enjoyed it. Taiga brought us truly interesting local places. He was very informative. Really had a great time! We also appreciated that he made special arrangements for our two vegetarian friends. Would love to do this again when we go back”

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5.Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Bar and Izakaya Guided Walking Tour

Discover Tokyo's hidden nightlife on this guided walk through Shinjuku’s secret bars, izakayas, and karaoke spots with local insights for an authentic experience.

★ 4.9

“Our guide Naoya was amazing, he eagerly shared his know of the Shinjuku area. We visited restaurants and bars we probably wouldn't have visited without him. I would highly recommend English speaking travelers to request him when visiting the area.”

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6.Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

Discover Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market with this 2-hour guided food and walking tour, exploring lively stalls, fresh seafood, and local culture for just $30.

★ 5.0

“Rie was our guide and she is fantastic! The best EVER! Very attentive, informative and full of energy. She made the tour so fun, encouraged us to try things we would never have like sea urchin and eel. I’m so glad we did because they…”

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7.Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji Fish Market with Professional Chef

Discover how to make authentic Japanese sushi in a hands-on class at Tsukiji Fish Market with expert chefs, perfect for food lovers and beginners alike.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful time learning to make sushi with a sushi master! From the demonstration of how to cut the fish to the actual hands on making of the sushi. It was all so fun!! Plus the sushi tasted so wonderful.”

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8.Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

Experience Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife and authentic cuisine on this 3-hour guided food tour in Shinjuku, visiting sushi bars, Wagyu grills, and lively bars.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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9.Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour

Discover Tokyo’s hidden food scene on this Ueno food tour, visiting local taverns, trying authentic dishes, and enjoying drinks with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“A brilliant experience with Aki! We had wonderful evening and it was such a great start to our trip in Japan! Not only did we have great food but local knowledge and hot spots we wouldn't have known about otherwise Can't recommend enough! Jaapppaaannnn!!!!!”

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11.Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef

Discover Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market with a guided tour and learn to make authentic sushi with a professional chef in this 4-hour experience for food lovers.

★ 5.0

“The market tour was fine. Our guide was very nice and very knowledgeable.. But, in retrospect we should have booked a tour that included tastings, although we were able to purchase food from any of the stalls. The timeframe was too long aRead more”

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13.Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Street Food Tour with Tasting

Discover Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market with a guided street food tour. Enjoy fresh sushi, Wagyu skewers, and local delicacies in an authentic, small-group experience.

★ 4.7

“Excellent start to our first visit to Tokyo! Nazu was the perfect guide. We visited the Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, learning of it's history and the evolution of the area. Her knowledge of the history of the Inner and Outer markets and guidance through the tastings…”

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14.Tsukiji Fish Market: Food Culture, Street Food & Cutting Show

Experience Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market with a guided tour featuring street food, a fish-cutting show, and authentic local insights for under $60.

★ 5.0

“It was just alright. There was a lot of stopping and waiting around and honestly not that much history explained. Mostly it was visiting different food stands and encouraging people to try food. What kind of irked me is I was talking to other peoRead…”

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