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The 15 most popular food tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
3-hour Tsukiji Fish Market food tour: Wagyu skewers, uni and tuna sightings, and sushi or a seafood bowl with a local guide.
“Our friendly guide Kiyo met us at the Tsukiji Temple near the Ginza. Very interesting story how the unique building was built and what inspired it. Then on to food. What a fun experience. Matcha tea, seaweed, fish cakes, Japanese Omelette, Read more”
Osaka Shinsekai food tour: 13–15 dishes at 5 spots in 3 hours. Takoyaki, kushikatsu, gyoza, tonpeiyaki plus 2 drinks.
“Fantastic food tour. Our guide Paul was very friendly and knowledgeable about Osaka and of course the local delicacies. He showed us some great restaurants that are not your typical tourist spots and food like the crispy Osaka style gyoza and the modern spin on takoyaki. Definitely recommend, especially if it’s the beginning of your…”
Walk Shinsekai for 13 Osaka dishes at 5 local spots, led by an English-speaking guide, with 2 drinks and fun culture stops in 3 hours.
“This is a tour that you should not miss when in Osaka. Tommy is an excellent tour guide. He took us to his favourites which became our favourites too and each dish was explained with some Japanese cultural background. Top guide all up!”
3-hour Shinjuku food crawl with a local guide, up to 13 dishes, 4 eateries, and nightlife vibes through Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho.
“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.”
Small-group izakaya tour of Shinjuku with 14+ tastings, 3 drink choices, and neon-night wandering through Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho.
“Chi was an excellent guide who made the entire tour fun. We had lots of laughs and were absolutely stuffed at the end of it”
Kyoto night food and sake in Gion. Small-group walk through backstreets, 9+ dishes, and 6 sake tastings for a full meal experience.
“We sampled great food that we normally wouldn't have ordered. Also, we are a family of 6 and it may have been hard to find a restaurant to seat all of us at one time. Our guide was very pleasant and she was knowledgeable about the Gion and Pontocho districts as well as the food…”
Hungry Osaka street food tour through Shinsekai: 15+ tastings and 3 drinks in 3 hours with a local guide and a Tsutenkaku walk.
“Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide walked us through a number of restaurants, tasting typical Osaka street food. It's a very intimate experience; some places only had a dozen or so seats. A nice introduction to street cuisine by a friendly local.”
Walk Tsukiji’s temples and markets with a local guide, tasting fresh street food at your own pace for $30.
“Fun introduction to fish market food stalls along with a visit to a beautiful local shrine. Really enjoyed Shino’s guidance”
Three-hour Shinjuku night food tour with seasonal sushi, shichirin-grilled Wagyu, Kabukicho neon sights, and a dessert finish.
“Our family of four (all adults) enjoyed this experience. Especially because of our guide Mimi. She spoke English well and was happy to answer all our questions. Not only about the food we were eating, but about life in Tokyo and Japan. She made our tour extra special. The food we had (sushi and wagyu)…”
Osaka’s best flavors come fast on a 3-hour small-group walk through Shinsekai and Dotonbori, ending at the Glico sign.
“We had a wonderful experience with Kent on our tour of Osaka. We got to learn about the food and local culture in a relaxed environment -- and the food was delicious!”
Ueno’s standing bars and ramen, guided by an English-speaking local with food tastings and drinks in about 3 hours.
“I had such a wonderful time on this tour with Aki! From the very beginning, Aki was warm, welcoming, and made everyone feel comfortable. The way he shared his knowledge about Japanese food, drinks, and culture was both fun and informative. I learned so much while also laughing and enjoying the experience. The food and…”
Shibuya Crossing, Hachiko, Dogenzaka izakaya bites, and Center-gai dessert. 13 dishes in 3 hours with a small-group guide.
“Our tour guide Hoshi was amazing! This tour has great food and very knowledgeable of all the foods we ate. There was enough food to fill up my family of 4. Very fun tour!”
Guided Tokyo Tsukiji Outer Market food tour with Wagyu skewers, sushi or seafood bowl, tamagoyaki, fruit, and culture lessons.
“Overall we really enjoyed the tour , the guide was very informative. Regarding the tasting, it could be improved. The first and last testing met our expectations( wagyu and sashimi bowl) but in between , the testing could have been with more exquisite items…and we should not have been charged for sake or beer…🤗”
Expert-guided Kyoto sake tasting in Fushimi with museum visit, 10+ styles, and food pairing. Learn labels and order confidently.
“Wonderful tour. Maybe a third of the tour is about sake making process, the rest is about tasting. I had very little experience with sake/nihonshou and it was wonderful to get to taste such a wide sample and learn what kind of sake I like and why. I highly recommend the tour.”
Osaka’s Shinsekai street food crawl with 15 dishes and 3 drinks. Guided by bilingual hosts, mixing izakaya, stalls, and a standing bar.
“We had an amazing time touring the local spots with Anna. This tour did a great job of touring different spots that represented Osaka. Anna was so friendly, kind and made us feel welcome all the way. If you are travelling through Japan for the first time, this is a wonderful way to meet other…”
