Walking Food Tour in Yurakucho, Shimbashi and Ginza

Highlights

Regional food from the south of Japan and seasonal and specialty food tastings
3 distinct neighborhoods, each with a unique history
Cultural and food customs explained
Learn about Japan’s special Izakaya (pub) culture
Explore the area famous for the most expensive real estate in Japan
Visit a specialty snack shop with more than 300 years of history
Try a delicious traditional dessert

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

Pricing (From)

Adult: (13-80 years)

¥20,000

Child: (3-12 years)

¥10,000

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

2-5-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 100-8488, JP

Dropoff location

Minato City, Tokyo, 105-0004

Why take this tour?

Experience Tokyo’s culinary hidden gems on this 3-hour food tour exploring through 3 very famous and must-see neighborhoods in Tokyo!

Starting off in Yurakucho, exploring Ginza and ending in Shimbashi, your guide will show you the sights, sounds, and most importantly, the tastes of Tokyo that most tourists do not get to experience. Step into the narrow streets of the red lanterns and neon signs where you can find yourself back in the 70s of Japan. You’ll see local izakaya (pubs) frequented by locals and enjoy 2 food stops in this area.

Continuing in Ginza, you'll explore some interesting food spots like a famous Sembei (rice cracker) shop dating back to the early 1800’s! Soon after you will go to a special restaurant to taste amazing seasonal dishes. Then you will have dessert and wander over to Shimbashi, home to some of the most authentic local eateries and izakayas in Tokyo.

Join this tour and have the chance to dine with locals for an evening you’ll surely never forget.

Starting off in Yurakucho and ending in Shimbashi, your guide will show you the sights, sounds, and most importantly, tastes of Tokyo most tourists do not get to experience. Visit Gado Shita, a lively restaurant district built up under the brick arches beneath the elevated train tracks. Step into the narrow streets of the red lanterns and neon signs, so called Yokocho alleys, where you can find yourself back in the 70s of Japan. In such exotic and retro ambience of the Showa period times, you'll see local izakayas mostly frequented by locals. You'll enjoy 2 samplers and a drink.

The second stop is a very good local spot hidden in the back streets of Ginza where you'll sample 3 seasonal skewers and udon. This udon is a regional specialty from the south of Japan and a must try! You will also get a second drink here.

Continuing in Ginza, explore some very interesting food spots where you can find a $400 melon, and a famous Sembei (rice cracker) shop dating back from the early 1800’s! Taste for yourself the tradition and pride behind this tokyo historic spot– their secret recipes have been guarded carefully for over 200 years.

See the famous landmarks of Tokyo’s most expensive real estate area! Soon after we will go to a special restaurant where we will sample 6 or more regional foods from the south of Japan, in Miyazaki Prefecture. You will also have a chance to experience some amazing seasonal dishes at this place.

Finishing up with our last food stop for dessert and then wandering over to Shimbasi you can see how the glamorous ginza clashes with the rustic old Tokyo. Shimbashi is home to some of the most authentic local eateries and izakayas in Tokyo.

Have the chance to dine with locals for an evening you’ll surely never forget. This tour is an equivalent of an actual dinner, you will be full and extremely happy at the end of the night!

What’s included?

Local guide
Regional food tastings including dessert
2 complimentary drinks
Five food stops
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation costs
Additional drinks or food

Things to know

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.

Cancellation Policy

7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 4 to 6 days before original tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 72 hours or less prior to tour: no refund Arigato Japan is not responsible for cancellation conditions or fees imposed by third-party tour agency or any other company through which a service was booked.

Redemption information

• Minimum drinking age is 20 years.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Please be there 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We have a strict policy about starting our tours on the scheduled time. If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided. We are also unable to accommodate meeting up in any of the food stops once you've missed the start of the tour.

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We are Arigato Japan Food Tours and our goal is to help you make delicious memories of Japan during your travels to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima! On our tours you’ll taste local and regional specialties like okonomiyaki, yakitori, sashimi, taiyaki, gyoza, nabe, yakisoba and so much more. We will show you places locals cherish for an off-the-beaten-path, foodie experience of daily life in Japan that you won’t soon forget.