15 Food Tours in Tokyo Worth Booking

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

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

Spend about three hours walking through Shinjuku with a guide such as May, Hoshi, Igor, or Kei, stopping at four local eateries for 13 Japanese dishes and two drinks. You’ll visit Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, while learning about Tokyo food, nightlife, and local customs in a group of up to 12.

“Igor was our tour guide. He was awesome 👏. He explained everything very well. The food was very tasty. I have never eaten snails 🐌 but I gave it a shot. I would do this tour again.”

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

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

Spend three evening hours with an English-speaking local guide such as Daichi, Fu, Aika, or Igor, sampling Japanese and Okinawan dishes at four small eateries. You’ll walk through Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho, with food, sake, local stories, and practical Tokyo tips along the way.

“Really good tour, not only for the food! Kai was a great host, giving informations about food and customs related to the area we saw.”

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

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

Spend 3.5 hours eating and walking through Shinjuku with a bilingual local guide. Visit several izakayas for 14 or more tastings, including skewers, sashimi, comfort food, and drinks. Guides such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, Chi, and Joe are praised for making unfamiliar dishes easy to enjoy. Dietary requests need advance notice.

“Our guide Nobu made the evening so much fun, he was so enthusiastic & entertaining- the star of the night. The food was excellent as well & we met some very nice people on the tour”

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

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

Spend about three hours eating through Shinjuku with a guide such as Molly, Yuma, Aoi, or Mimi. Expect seasonal omakase sushi, shichirin-grilled Wagyu, a walk through Kabukicho and Godzilla Road, then a Japanese dessert or drink. The group is capped at seven, making it easy to ask questions and get local tips.

“We were not sure what to expect. The experience was amazing! Yuma, our tour guide was funny, knowledgeable and we were so lucky to be paired with her. She gave us a history of Shinjuku we would not have otherwise known. We would definitely do it again!”

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

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

Join Aki, Akira, or another Best Experience Japan guide for a three-hour food walk through Ueno and Okachimachi. You’ll visit a standing bar, izakaya-style eateries, and a ramen shop, with dishes and drinks included. Expect local specialties, cultural explanations, translation help, and a maximum group size of 10.

“We had a great time with our fabulous guide Shota! We had Izakaya, some great drinks, ramen, and a lot of laughs. Shota is a knowledgeable and informative guide. He was open to questions and was interesting to talk to. We would definitely take another tour with him in the future. We would recommend this tour to anyone wanting a night of food and drinks.”

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

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

Spend about three hours eating your way through Shibuya with a local English-speaking guide. You will visit four eateries and taste 13 Japanese dishes, including sushi, yakiniku, udon, karaage, dumplings, tuna, drinks, and dessert. Guides such as Naruto, Hoshi, and Kei are praised for their warmth and food knowledge. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Hoshi was a fantastic guide! The food was delicious ! We loved the experience! Easy walk to each different restaurant! Good way to see Shibuya!”

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

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

Explore Tsukiji Jogai Market with a local guide, sample Japanese street food, watch a traditional fish-cutting demonstration, enjoy a seafood bowl, and visit Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. The two-hour small-group walk costs $33.16, accepts mobile tickets, and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

“What a great tour, George took us to the best spots for everything you would want to try and the food was delicious!”

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8.Best of Shibuya Food Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking Shibuya with a local guide, stopping at five food venues for sushi, ramen, yakitori, regional dishes, dessert, and one drink. The route includes Hachiko, Center-gai, Nonbei Yokocho, and the Tokyu Food Show. Guides such as Jacob, Alex, Saika, and Melissa are praised for their local tips and warm style.

“We had an incredible time on this guided food tour in Shibuya! Our guide, Clara was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the best local flavors. The sushi was unbelievably fresh, and the ramen spot had the most delicious, rich broth. Every stop was a hidden gem, making this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!”

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9.Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

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

Spend three hours eating your way through Shinjuku with a guide and a group of no more than 10 people. You’ll visit four eateries, try about 15 dishes and drinks, and walk through Kabukicho, Omoide Yokocho, and Nishishinjuku. Guides such as Dai, Mak, Haydn, Lisa, and Naruto add local food, history, and culture to the meal.

“The guide Naruto was amazing. Je is very knowledgable and speaks impeccable English. Hsving lived or worked in many countries gives Naruto a deep understanding of culture. The food on the tour was terrific. The 7 or so vearieties of sashimi was extraordinary - fresh and and quite filling. Since I didn't drink the alcohol I can't comment first hand but the group seemed to enjoy the drinks. Naruto spoke knowingly about Shinjuko and took us to a narrow alley and a stret where the Yakuza reigned. I highly recommend this tour and Naruto as the guide,”

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10.Tokyo Food Tour Taste Fresh Delights at Tsukiji Market

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

Spend about 2.5 hours eating your way through Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market with guides such as Keiko or Miyu. Expect 5 to 8 food samples, market stories, sushi, seafood, sweets, drinks, and time to shop after the tour. Groups are capped at 12, and brunch is included.

“Amazing and fun tour w Keiko, learned so much and really enjoyed all the delicious food we tasted. Highly recommend for all ages.”

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

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

Join a small-group Shinjuku food walk for about three hours, tasting up to 15 Japanese dishes and three drinks at four local eateries. Guides such as Ayaka, Naoto, Shun, and Midori have led past tours through Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai, with sushi, gyoza, kushikatsu, sake, and plenty of neighborhood color.

“I had an amazing experience on this Shinjuku food tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to Naoto. He took us to four fantastic spots, each with its own unique vibe, and the food was outstanding. The gyoza were a highlight—easily some oRead more”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Ueno Station for a 3.5-hour walk through markets, train-track arcades, Ueno Park, a Shinto shrine, and a Buddhist temple. You’ll sample sushi, gyoza, yakitori, fruit, tea, matcha ice cream, beer, and a changing secret dish. Guides may include Harumi, Natsumi, Yumi, 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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13.Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

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

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking MagicalTrip guide, visiting a sushi restaurant, Wagyu yakiniku spot, and snack bar in Shinjuku. You will watch an itamae prepare seasonal sushi, grill beef at the table, and finish with dessert or a drink while exploring Kabukicho and Golden Gai. Small private groups are available.

“I like the diversity in the different types of food that we were presented with. I also like the additional information that the guide provided on the area in general, perhaps more time interacting with the guide who would have helped.”

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

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

Start at the Hachiko Statue and follow a guide through Shibuya’s food streets, Nonbei Yokocho, the famous crossing, and MEGA Don Quijote. Expect four to five food stops with sushi, yakitori, yakiniku, takoyaki, desserts, soft drinks, and water. Guides such as Hamada, Kato, Amber, and Tanaka add local food and culture tips.

“We had a great time with our guide Bazaraa taking us around to great food spots we wouldnt have found otherwise!”

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

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

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as George, Kawa, Mao, or Chihiro at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the Outer Market. Sample tuna, wagyu, grilled seafood, and traditional snacks, learn how ingredients are preserved, and use fresh wasabi to sharpen the flavors. Bring cash, and avoid Wednesdays, Sundays, and holidays if you want the most shops open.

“Kaana did an amazing job. One of the best food tours I’ve ever experienced. Informative, friendly and lots of fun. Food was delicious!”

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