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

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

Pricing (From)

Adult: (13-80 years)

¥20,000

Child: (3-12 years)

¥10,000

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

2-5-1, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, 100-8488, JP

Dropoff location

Minato City, Tokyo, 105-0004

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

Local guide
Regional food tastings including dessert
2 complimentary drinks
Five food stops
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation costs
Additional drinks or food

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

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.

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.

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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.