BEST OF · TOKYO FOOD TOURS
Thirteen dishes across four counters in Shinjuku, Tsukiji at market hours, a sushi class with a chef. The 15 below are timed and priced, with a note on the standing-only stops.
Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, from Omoide Yokocho to Golden Gai, with drinks, local stories, and a small group.
“Paula was so awesome. Constantly cracking us up with history lessons and stories of the places we visited. Great time.”
Learn to make sushi near Senso-ji in Tokyo with English-speaking instructors, hands-on guidance, cultural context, and a meal for $59.69.
“Great class with great instructors. Learned more about sushi and its history as well. Kyuto and Kazu are amazing. They made the whole experience a lot of fun. The place is a little tricky to find so definitely plan to arrive 15 minutes before just in case. The location is great, near Sensoji, which makes it easy to integrate with a visit to the temple!”
Explore Tsukiji Market with tastings of sushi, Wagyu, fish cakes, fruit, and tea, plus local food culture and practical tips.
“Mike was a great tour guide. Even took us to a shop we wanted to visit even though the tour was already over”
Taste 13 Japanese dishes across four Shinjuku eateries while exploring Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho with a local guide.
“Your was great, fun and well organised. Our guide Sabina was lovely and very knowledgeable.”
Make maki and nigiri in Asakusa with friendly English-speaking instructors, sushi history, fresh ingredients, and a meal you prepare yourself.
“I really enjoyed this sushi course and would definitely recommend it. The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly, making the course easy to follow and enjoyable. The balance between explanation and hands-on practice was very good, and the ingredients were fresh and high quality.”
Review of Shinjuku’s 3.5-hour izakaya food tour, with 14+ tastings, three drinks, Golden Gai, and practical booking advice.
“Excellent tour! Yusuke was a wonderful guide. Many great food and drink experiences. Definitely recommend the sake add-on tour—excellent experience!”
Learn nigiri and maki with a sushi chef in Tokyo, wear a happi coat, enjoy a generous meal, and take home skills for $42.
“Perfect experience, Mikoto was the best teacher and chef we could wish for, thank you very much!”
Learn maki and nigiri sushi in an English-language Tokyo cooking class in Asakusa, with fresh ingredients, a meal, and a take-home recipe.
“With friendly and energetic staff, sushi making was a great time. Well organized, a bit educational and most of all FUN, this experience combined an entertaining do-it-yourself style, with pre-planned ingredients to maximize the time spent making sushi. The portion size ovRead more”
Make five nigiri and one roll with a sushi master in Tsukiji, then eat your creations in this hands-on 90-minute Tokyo class.
“My two daughters and I had an amazing time at the sushi-making class in Tsukiji Market! The experience was hands-on, informative, and so much fun—from learning about ingredients to mastering the rolling techniques, we were engaged every step of the way. What stood out most was how attentive and accommodating the hosts were to our dietary needs and restrictions. They made sure we felt comfortable and included, which we truly appreciated. A perfect family activity and one of our favorite memories from Tokyo. Highly recommend for anyone visiting with kids or looking for a personalized culinary experience!”
Review of Tokyo’s Shinjuku night food tour, with omakase sushi, A5 Wagyu, Kabukicho sights, dessert, guide tips, and practical advice.
“Food was absolutely delicious & we had more than enough to eat. Aoi was a wonderful guide. We enjoyed this tour.”
Explore Ueno’s standing bars, izakayas, sashimi, skewers, sake, and ramen on a lively three-hour Tokyo food tour.
“100/100 recommend this tour to everyone who wants to eat local food and not have to worry about choosing a restaurant to go to. Aki is awesome! Not only did he tell us about all the great food and drink but he gave us a full tour of the Ueno neighborhood. It was just my wife and I on his tour and the three of us didn’t stop talking and having fun. Aki is well travelled and a great story teller and made our experience a blast. Please take the opportunity to do this tour, it’ll be the highlight of your travels.”
Learn ramen and gyoza in YUCa’s Tokyo home kitchen, visit a local supermarket, and enjoy a friendly small-group Japanese food class.
“Yuca-san did an amazing job showing us how to make ramen and gyoza. The steps were easy to follow, and I’m looking forward to recreating the experience at home! My partner and I loved learning about her cooking and cultural insights. The supermarket tour was very informative. We would give her 10 stars if we could!”
Explore Tsukiji’s outer market, learn sushi from a pro, and enjoy your creations in this practical four-hour Tokyo food tour.
“For the price, I expected a lot more from this experience. The guide showed us very basic food stalls and then dropped us off to meet with another group to make the sushi in a very small, basic room that was upstairs from the food stalls whRead more”
Review of Tokyo’s Shibuya food tour, with 13 Japanese dishes, four eateries, guide tips, itinerary details, value, and booking advice.
“Great Shibuya food walking tour! Will was very friendly and explained everything clearly, making the experience fun and easy to follow. We had a great time and loved experiencing the culture through food. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shibuya!”
Taste Wagyu, sushi, tamagoyaki, and seasonal fruit while exploring Tsukiji Market with a local guide in a small Tokyo group.
“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…🤗”
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