- 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
Japanese New Year Food Tour in Shibuya, Tokyo
Highlights
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.
New Year (shogatsu or oshogatsu) is the most important holiday in Japan. Come with us for a special evening, exploring the traditions, food, and symbols of the season. Join our 3-hour walking food tour in Shibuya. We will show you this famous area with a different view, to discover the best of Shogatsu culture and winter flavors. This tour is limited so book early.
Our evening will start off at the famous Hachiko crossing and we will head out to try our first “lucky” New Year’s dish, Soba (for long life). Next, let’s discover a hidden shrine and learn about the customs of Hatsumode. Explore the symbolic dishes that make-up Osechi (traditional Japanese New Year celebration foods.) For dinner, your guide will take you to a local favorite spot for a table-side cooking experience. Make your own hot pot dishes. You can try both Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki, perfect for a cozy winter meal. After dinner, try Kobe beef, street-food style. Finish up your evening with an amazing view of the Shibuya Scramble and a traditional New Year dessert. You can experience and learn all about this important Japanese holiday season in one evening!
Included / Excluded
- 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.
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
End Location: Shibuya City
Commentary
Audio : English
Cancellation
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 and Pricing
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.
| Group Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 80 years) | ¥23,600 |
| Child (3 - 12 years) | ¥11,800 |
Additional Information
<div>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</div>
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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