Arigato Japan Food Tours

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Version 13 – March 14, 2022 07:42

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  • on rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella, the tour involves walking so please wear comfortable shoes, we have a strict policy about starting our tours on time.
  • changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. applicable substitutions will be made in this case., on rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella, the tour involves walking so please wear comfortable shoes

Version 12 – March 14, 2022 07:41

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  • changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. applicable substitutions will be made in this case., on rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella, the tour involves walking so please wear comfortable shoes
  • on rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella, the tour involves walking so please wear comfortable shoes

Version 11 – March 14, 2022 07:13

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Know Before You Go
  • on rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella, the tour involves walking so please wear comfortable shoes
  • on rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella
Know Before You Book
  • if you are a single traveler, please email us directly, minimum of 2 participants, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions ot allergies
  • if you are a single traveler, please email us directly, minimum of 2 participants

Version 10 – March 14, 2022 07:13

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Know Before You Go
  • on rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella
Know Before You Book
  • if you are a single traveler, please email us directly, minimum of 2 participants

Version 9 – March 14, 2022 07:04

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Blocked dates
  • 2023-01-01

Version 4 – January 05, 2021 10:40

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Trip difficulty
  • Moderate

Version 3 – January 05, 2021 10:40

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Currency
  • JPY
  • USD
Guide type
  • Tour Guide
Duration from
  • 3.0
Duration unit
  • hours
  • minutes
Location
  • Name: Tokyo
  • Search name: Tokyo, Japan
Starts notes
  • Meet up point: In front of Turret Coffee Shop Tsukiji

Version 2 – January 05, 2021 10:38

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Booking cutoff
  • 1
Valid type
  • only_date_reservation
Cancellation notes
  • 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.
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Cancellation cutoff
  • 7
  • 24

Version 1 – January 05, 2021 10:37

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Description
  • You have probably heard that the wholesale fish vendors have moved — But this part of town is still one of the best food areas in all of Tokyo, home to delicious restaurants and market shops, some dating back over 100 years or more! Taste specialties from the area; things you simply cannot find anywhere else. We know all the hidden gems and will make sure you have a chance to taste the many flavors that make up the heart and soul of Japanese cuisine. 
  • Start out with an amazing coffee and a tour overview at one of Tokyo’s best artisanal coffee spots. Then, follow your foodie guide and head out for a special Tsukiji breakfast where locals usually go. After, you will spend time touring the specialty fish market while visiting seafood vendors that make Tsukiji world-famous and have elected to stay here rather than move.
  • Join this tasting session in Tsukiji where we try new and unique food every time we tour!
  • You have probably heard that the wholesale fish vendors have moved — But this part of town is still one of the best food areas in all of Tokyo, home to delicious restaurants and market shops, some dating back over 100 years or more! Taste specialties from the area; things you simply cannot find anywhere else. We know all the hidden gems and will make sure you have a chance to taste the many flavors that make up the heart and soul of Japanese cuisine.
  • Start out with an amazing coffee and a tour overview at one of Tokyo’s best artisanal coffee spots. Then, follow your foodie guide and head out for a special Tsukiji breakfast where locals usually go. After, you will spend time touring the specialty fish market while visiting seafood vendors that make Tsukiji world-famous and have elected to stay here rather than move.
  • Join this tasting session in Tsukiji where we try new and unique food every time we tour!
Full Description
  • You will meet your guide at the designated meeting point. Your guide will provide you with an overview of the tour over a delicious cup of coffee, one of Tokyo's bests.Soon after you will walk around the outer market with around 700 stalls in the fish section and 120 shops in the fruits and vegetables section, each unique in their very own way.
  • Spend time strolling about the inner wholesale market, seeing some of the world's best seafood specialists that give Tsukiji its world-famous culinary reputation. You can also stop to get a blessing at the local shrine. You will stop for tastings along the way. 
  • You will then continue exploring the bustling outer market where you will try famous dishes from the area, learn about the history, controversy and possible future of the market community and end your tour with a delicious sweet snack.
  • During the outer market experience you will find many great products which you may want to purchase. Most vendors do not take credit cards, so please bring cash in the local Japanese currency. Many guests like to purchase a Japanese cooking knife as a souvenir of their Tsukiji day. Knives range from 5000 yen to 70,000 yen or more (50.00USD to over 700.00USD).
  • You will meet your guide at the designated meeting point. Your guide will provide you with an overview of the tour over a delicious cup of coffee, one of Tokyo's bests.Soon after you will walk around the outer market with around 700 stalls in the fish section and 120 shops in the fruits and vegetables section, each unique in their very own way.
  • Spend time strolling about the inner wholesale market, seeing some of the world's best seafood specialists that give Tsukiji its world-famous culinary reputation. You can also stop to get a blessing at the local shrine. You will stop for tastings along the way.
  • You will then continue exploring the bustling outer market where you will try famous dishes from the area, learn about the history, controversy and possible future of the market community and end your tour with a delicious sweet snack.
  • During the outer market experience you will find many great products which you may want to purchase. Most vendors do not take credit cards, so please bring cash in the local Japanese currency. Many guests like to purchase a Japanese cooking knife as a souvenir of their Tsukiji day. Knives range from 5000 yen to 70,000 yen or more (50.00USD to over 700.00USD).
Highlights
  • background and history of the area with a local guide, breakfast at a local restaurant, exploration of regional food from around japan, food tastings from the tsukiji outer market area, green tea and traditional japanese sweets, visit the intermediate market building with over 65 fish market vendors that elected to remain in tsukiji
Additional Info
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Family-friendly , Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Market has its own calendar, For solo travelers, please email us, Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case., Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten Free, Not recommended for Vegans and No Seafood
  • Not wheelchair accessible, Family-friendly , Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Market has its own calendar, For solo travelers, please email us, Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case., Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten Free, Not recommended for Vegans and No Seafood
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  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '80'
  • child:
  • from: '3'
  • to: '12'
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  • infant:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '2'
  • child:
  • from: '3'
  • to: '12'
  • adult:
  • from: '13'
  • to: '80'
Health items
  • 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
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • 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
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Health
  • Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything. 
  • Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Voucher info
  • • No strollers allowed inside the inner market area. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
  • • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required.
  • • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • • It is recommended travelers arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • • Not wheelchair accessible
  • • No strollers allowed inside the inner market area. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above.
  • • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required.
  • • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
  • • It is recommended travelers arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • • Not wheelchair accessible
Duration unit
  • minutes