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
  • Description

    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.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Dinner and free-flowing drinks
    • Shogatsu (New Year) in Japan, cultural explanation
    • Traditional snacks and dessert
    • Local English speaking guide
    What's Not Included
    • 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.
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: 1 Chome-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, JP

    Start Location Notes: Meet up point: In front of the Wall Mural of Hachiko (The famous local dog) right outside the station, at Hachiko Exit Access: Shibuya Station- Yamanote Line, Saikyo Line, Shonan-Shinjuku Line, Ginza Keio Inokashira Fukutoshin Line and Hanazomon Line Hachiko Exit

    Commentary

    Audio : English

    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days

    Cancellation Notes: 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.

    Options

    Group Tour

    Time/Days offered: Every Day during Shogatsu Season LIMITED TO (waiting for the dates) Starting at 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) ¥23,600
    Child (0-3 years) ¥11,800
    Additional Information

    Not wheelchair accessible, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Family-friendly , Minimum drinking age is 21 years, 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., Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Gluten-Free friendly