This list gathers the food tours that show you how Tokyo actually eats, from standing sushi bars to smoky yakitori alleys. Nearly all stick to one neighborhood, usually Shinjuku, Asakusa or Shibuya, and in a city this size that is the right call. Come hungry; the portions add up fast.
Hungry for an authentic taste of Tokyo's vibrant food culture? Explore 13 Japanese dishes across 4 local eateries on the Shinjuku Food Tour, led by professional guides.
“Exactly what you want when visiting Tokyo. Perfect for foreigners or first time visitors. Highly recommend”
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6,603 reviewsFrom $86.22by Traveling Tokyo
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Discover the vibrant flavors and rich culture of Tsukiji Fish Market on a captivating food and culture walking tour. Don't miss out, click now!
★ 5.0“My wife and I did the food tour with Hedeki and could not have had more fun! He was very polite and knowledgeable. He knew where all the good food was! If you’re looking for a food tour look no further than Hedeki, you will…”
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3,184 reviewsFrom $99.49by Japan Wonder Travel
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Explore Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife and authentic cuisine on this small-group Shinjuku food tour. Savor 15 dishes across four local eateries for $89.
★ 4.9“Fu. Appreciate you man. Keep up the great work. 🫡 -Andrew From Minnesota”
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2,033 reviews3 hoursFrom $85by Traveling Tokyo
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Explore Tokyo's vibrant nightlife with this guided izakaya tour in Shinjuku, featuring 14+ tastings across 4 unique venues in a small group setting.
★ 5.0“Tadashi was the BEST guide! He was fun, knowledgeable and such a foodie being a trained sushi chef!! We ate and drank so much that our tour went longer than expected because everyone was having so much much fun! I highly recommend this tour and…”
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1,863 reviewsFrom $92.85by Ninja Food Tours
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Discover the hidden gems of Tokyo's Shinjuku district on a guided walking tour. Unveil the secrets of local bars and izakayas in this captivating adventure.
★ 4.9“The tour was very nice. We went to good restaurants and it was very tasty. Nao was knowledge and a pleasant guide”
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1,794 reviews3 hoursFrom $34by Travel Japan Together
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Embark on a culinary adventure in Tsukiji, where ancient traditions and modern gastronomy converge, offering a taste of Japan's rich culinary heritage.
★ 5.0“Haydn was really nice and knowledgeable about the food, but I was surprised that we went to a temple for the first part of the tour. While interesting, we could have done without the temple part.”
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1,724 reviewsFrom $30.00by Traveling Tokyo
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Explore Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market with a guided walking tour featuring street foods, market insights, and cultural stories for an authentic experience.
★ 4.9“We had a fantastic experience on the Tsukiji Fish Market guided walking tour. Exploring the Tsukiji Outer Market with our guide Rie was both fun and informative, as she shared insights into Japanese food culture, seafood traditions, and local specialties. Rie was knowledgeable, friendly, and…”
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1,397 reviews2 hoursFrom $22by Traveling Tokyo
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Experience the vibrant and delicious Tokyo nightlife with our thrilling Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku. Discover hidden culinary gems and satisfy your taste buds like never before!
★ 5.0“Yuma was great, told us a lot of the history and cultural relevance of places we went. Guided us through the food, and showed us a good evening. The food was great, very full at the end of the night!”
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1,161 reviewsFrom $111.62by MagicalTrip Inc.
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Discover the vibrant nightlife of Shibuya with our Bar Hopping Night Food Walking Tour. Taste delicious bites, sip cocktails, and experience Tokyo's lively atmosphere.
★ 5.0“We loved our Shinjuku tour with Mayu! No one else booked our time slot so we ended up with a private tour which was pretty cool as it allowed us to ask a lot of questions about life in Japan. It was great to get…”
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1,058 reviewsFrom $106.12by MagicalTrip Inc.
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Discover the ultimate Tokyo bar crawl in the vibrant Shinjuku area. Unleash your inner explorer and embark on a 3-hour local izakaya adventure. Click now!
★ 5.0“Yoshi crafted an excellent evening sampling a local experience in an Izakaya pub, sake samples and karaoke bar . This is a perfect tour whether solo or in a group as you become fast friends with your group exploring the night scene in Shinjuku”
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890 reviewsFrom $39.79by Travel Japan Together Tokyo
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Experience Tokyo’s vibrant fish market with a guided street food tour. Taste Wagyu, sushi, and local delicacies while learning about Japan’s food culture.
★ 4.7“Overall we really enjoyed the tour , the guide was very informative. Regarding the tasting, it could be improved. The first and last testing met our expectations( wagyu and sashimi bowl) but in between , the testing could have been with more exquisite items…and we…”
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757 reviews3 hoursFrom $96by Japan Wonder Travel
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Savor the flavors of Japan's iconic Tsukiji Fish Market on this immersive culinary adventure, where you'll discover the complexity of Tokyo's rich gastronomic heritage.
★ 5.0“Wasn’t for me. Just was a very unorganized and hectic, the temple tour didn’t add a ton of value. Skipped a few stalls because it was too busy. I would really recommend saving your money and just walking the market. Nothing in the tour was…”
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669 reviewsFrom $33.16by Local Guide Stars
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Discover Tokyo's hidden flavors on this Shinjuku food tour, sampling 15+ dishes and 3 drinks across 4 local eateries with a knowledgeable guide.
“Tour was amazing and Shane W was a great host, very knowledgeable about the food and history of tour.”
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629 reviews3 hoursFrom $72by Travel Tokyo
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Discover the flavors of Tsukiji Fish Market on a mouthwatering walking food tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary scene of Tokyo!
★ 5.0“Our tour was so fabulous! The tour guide was so sweet, funny, interesting, and knowledgeable. We so enjoyed all of the variety of foods at the fish market. We had a lovely lunch in a restaurant and got to try the local food I absolutely…”
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621 reviewsFrom $87.37by MagicalTrip Inc.
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Discover the tastiest bites in Shibuya! Join our food tour and indulge in the best local delicacies. Don't miss out on this mouthwatering adventure!
★ 5.0“The Shibuya district was more vibrant than any I had previously been to in Tokyo. We made three stops for food and one for dessert. While our guide was excellent, with good English communication skills, I would consider the restaurants chosen to be average to…”
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612 reviewsFrom $217.00by Arigato Japan KK
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