Walking Food Tour in Yurakucho, Shimbashi and Ginza

Highlights

  • No language barriers—a guide translates for you

  • Tastings are included—enjoy food stops and drinks

  • Cover multiple neighborhoods on one tour, including Ginza

Summary

Meet your guide and group in the early evening at a central meeting point. Then eat and drink your way through some of the city’s top eateries for locals, an aspect of Tokyo few tourists ever get to experience. Stop by Gado Shita, a busy restaurant area located directly under the city’s elevated train tracks. Wander amidst the narrow streets, blazing neon sights, and enticing smells of this culinary hot spot, an area which hearkens back to Japan in the 1970s. Stop by a selection of local ‘izakayas’ (pubs) frequented by residents, where you try out different varieties of ‘yakitori’ and drinks. Head next to Tokyo’s upscale Ginza neighborhood, an area that provides the perfect contrast to the labyrinths of Gado Shita. Marvel at the upscale food shops selling $500 designer melons and let your mouth water as you pass by meticulously-decorated pastries in the display cases of local retailers. Finish your food exploration by visiting Shimbashi, where you get a chance to take a deeper dive into some of Tokyo’s many rustic eateries and charming ‘izakayas.’ Finish your excursion in Shimbashi.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is a great way to discover local food and drink spots in Tokyo. Avoid the stress of getting lost by having a guide to take care of the navigating. The tour covers multiple neighborhoods in one evening—Yurakucho, Ginza, and Shimbashi, with delicious tastings along the way, such as “yakitori” (grilled chicken skewers).

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

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Arigato Japan Food Tours

About operator:

We are Culinary Tourism specialists in Japan and we will help you make delicious memories during your travels. The best way to understand a culture is through its food and that's why we offer more than 35 Food Adventures in Japan’s top destinations (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and Mt. Fuji). Join our expert guides for an off-the-beaten-path, foodie experience to taste regional and seasonal specialties at places locals love. Learn about culture, manners, and gain an insider's view of the unique places that we visit. Everyone on our team speaks English and we love to share our stories. We will make sure that tour together will be a highlight of your trip!

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