Walking Food Tour in Yurakucho, Shimbashi and Ginza

Highlights
  • 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
  • Description

    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.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Local guide
    • Regional food tastings including dessert
    • 2 complimentary drinks
    • Five food stops
    What's Not Included
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transportation costs
    • Additional drinks or food
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: 2-5-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JP

    Start Location Notes: Meet up point: Outside Hankyu Men’s Department Store by the bus stop across from JTB tourist information center. 有楽町駅の銀座出口 阪急百貨店 Access: From Yurakucho Station- JR Yamanote, JR Keihin-Tohoku or Yurakucho Subway Line Take Ginza Exit, turn right and go straight. Hankyu is on the left-hand side. From Hibiya Station - Hibiya line (Y-18) D7 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 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 third-party tour agency or any other company through which a service was booked.

    Options

    Group Tour

    Time/Days offered: 7 Days a Week, Starting at 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Sunday

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) ¥20,000
    Child (0-3 years) ¥10,000
    Additional Information

    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