Japanese New Year Food Tour in Shibuya, Tokyo

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3 hours

Tokyo

Basic Informations

Magpie ID: SLBWXY

Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Trip difficultly: Moderate

Max Group Size: 10

Currency: JPY

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT+09:00) Tokyo

Booking Cutoff: 1 days before start time

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

Included

Dinner and free-flowing drinks
Shogatsu (New Year) in Japan, cultural explanation
Traditional snacks and dessert
Local English speaking guide

Excluded

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.

Commentary

Audio: English

Summary Description

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!

Start / End Location

Start Location: 1 Chome-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo, 150-0043, 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

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End Location: Shibuya City, Tokyo, 150-0043

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Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
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.
Adult	13-80 years	¥23,600	Available on request
Child	3-12 years	¥11,800	Available on request

Safety Measures

Covid 19 Safety Measures

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

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 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.

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

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.