Japanese New Year Food Tour in Shibuya, Tokyo

Highlights

3-hour tour of Shibuya exploration, visiting local food stops New Year’s season special locations
Learn about Hatsumode, visiting shrines and temples in the New Year’s tradition
Try symbolic “good luck” New Year’s dishes
Learn about Shogatsu symbols and flavors with a knowledgeable, English speaking, local guide
Enjoy a dinner featuring the classic Japanese winter dishes Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki
Toast to the New Year with free-flowing sake, wines, local beer, and other beverages
Enjoy great views of the famed Shibuya Crossing
Finish up with a classic New Year’s Japanese dessert and a special Shogatsu gift from us

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

Pricing (From)

Adult: (13-80 years)

¥23,600

Child: (3-12 years)

¥11,800

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

1 Chome-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo, 150-0043, JP

Dropoff location

Shibuya City, Tokyo, 150-0043

Why take this tour?

New Year (Shogatsu or O-shogatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. Come with us for a special evening 3-hour walking food tour in Shibuya, where we explore the traditions, food, and symbols of the season. We will show you this famous area from a different perspective, and discover the best of Shogatsu culture and winter flavors.

What’s included?

Dinner and free-flowing drinks
Shogatsu (New Year) in Japan, cultural explanation
Traditional snacks and dessert
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge)
Gratuity
Transportation costs
Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at the guest’s expense.

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

7+ days before tour’s date: full refund of tour fees minus any processing fees. 4 to 6 days before the 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 a third-party tour agency or any other company through which 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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About operator:

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.