Walking Food Tour in Yurakucho, Shimbashi and Ginza

• Regional food from the south of Japan and seasonal and specialty food tastings
• 3 distinct neighborhoods, each with a unique history
• Cultural and food customs explained
• Learn about Japan’s special Izakaya (pub) culture
• Explore the area famous for the most expensive real estate in Japan
• Visit a specialty snack shop with more than 300 years of history
• Try a delicious traditional dessert

Experience Tokyo’s culinary hidden gems on this 3-hour food tour exploring through 3 very famous and must-see neighborhoods in Tokyo! 

Starting off in Yurakucho, exploring Ginza and ending in Shimbashi, your guide will show you the sights, sounds, and most importantly, the tastes of Tokyo that most tourists do not get to experience. Step into the narrow streets of the red lanterns and neon signs where you can find yourself back in the 70s of Japan. You’ll see local izakaya (pubs) frequented by locals and enjoy 2 food stops in this area. 

Continuing in Ginza, you'll explore some interesting food spots like a famous Sembei (rice cracker) shop dating back to the early 1800’s! Soon after you will go to a special restaurant to taste amazing seasonal dishes. Then you will have dessert and wander over to Shimbashi, home to some of the most authentic local eateries and izakayas in Tokyo. 

Join this tour and have the chance to dine with locals for an evening you’ll surely never forget.

Starting off in Yurakucho and ending in Shimbashi, your guide will show you the sights, sounds, and most importantly, tastes of Tokyo most tourists do not get to experience. Visit Gado Shita, a lively restaurant district built up under the brick arches beneath the elevated train tracks. Step into the narrow streets of the red lanterns and neon signs, so called Yokocho alleys, where you can find yourself back in the 70s of Japan. In such exotic and retro ambience of the Showa period times, you'll see local izakayas mostly frequented by locals. You'll enjoy 2 samplers and a drink.

The second stop is a very good local spot hidden in the back streets of Ginza where you'll sample 3 seasonal skewers and udon. This udon is a regional specialty from the south of Japan and a must try! You will also get a second drink here.

Continuing in Ginza, explore some very interesting food spots where you can find a $400 melon, and a famous Sembei (rice cracker) shop dating back from the early 1800’s! Taste for yourself the tradition and pride behind this tokyo historic spot– their secret recipes have been guarded carefully for over 200 years.

See the famous landmarks of Tokyo’s most expensive real estate area! Soon after we will go to a special restaurant where we will sample 6 or more regional foods from the south of Japan, in Miyazaki Prefecture. You will also have a chance to experience some amazing seasonal dishes at this place.

Finishing up with our last food stop for dessert and then wandering over to Shimbasi you can see how the glamorous ginza clashes with the rustic old Tokyo. Shimbashi is home to some of the most authentic local eateries and izakayas in Tokyo.

Have the chance to dine with locals for an evening you’ll surely never forget.  This tour is an equivalent of an actual dinner, you will be full and extremely happy at the end of the night!

<div>Minimum drinking age is 21 years, Children must be accompanied by an adult. Passport information copy is required for kids 10 and above., Accepts Single Travelers, Not wheelchair accessible, Family-friendly , 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., Dietary Restriction Flexibility: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Gluten-Free Friendly</div>