The 15 Food Tours in Tokyo That Repay the Fare

1.Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,603 reviews · from $86Our pick

Explore Shinjuku through 13 Japanese dishes at four local eateries, with drinks, culture, and lively food districts in a small guided group.

“May was an awesome guide! She took us around to several food stops, as well as a few sights. We learned a lot from her, and she also provided great recommendations for the rest of our time in Tokyo. Communication was great and it was easy to meet up with the group. Would recommend!”

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2.Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,033 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Explore Shinjuku by night with 13 Japanese dishes, four local eateries, sake, street food, and an English-speaking guide.

“Our guide was lovely. He was friendly, attentive and informative. The range of food we enjoyed was of high standard and the amount of walking between the spots was perfect. He also provided history and fun city facts. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

Explore Shinjuku after dark with 14+ izakaya tastings, three drinks, four stops, and a local guide in a small group.

“A friend suggested we do a food tour early on our Japanese holiday. This was an awesome suggestion and so pleased I chose Viator. The communication before the tour was excellent and we were matched with a wonderful, knowledgeable guide in Chizuru. She was so kind and patient and took us to 4 amazing locations explaining the food and culture along the way. It was our first day in Japan and was an excellent way to start our holiday.”

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4.Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · from $111

Taste seasonal sushi and Wagyu, explore Shinjuku and Kabukicho, and finish with dessert or drinks on this small-group Tokyo night tour.

“Food was absolutely delicious & we had more than enough to eat. Aoi was a wonderful guide. We enjoyed this tour.”

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5.Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 957 reviews · from $95

Explore Ueno’s standing bars, izakayas, sashimi, skewers, sake, and ramen on a friendly three-hour Tokyo food tour.

“It was a great experience and learned a lot about japanese culture and was able to explore the area. Akira wada is a good tour guide”

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6.Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 770 reviews · from $77

Taste 13 Japanese dishes at four Shibuya eateries, with local guides, drinks, and a small-group walk through Tokyo after dark.

“Loved this food tour! Naruto was so personable and friendly. The food selections were great and not anything I would've selected on my own. The beverage options were great as well. Also the tour was a good pace.”

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7.Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $33

Explore Tsukiji Market on a two-hour food walk with a local guide, fish-cutting show, seafood bowl, temple visit, and practical Tokyo tips.

“We loved our fish market tour! Tomo did a fanstatic job of telling us a bit of history and culture. We loved all the food and enjoyed see the market”

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8.Best of Shibuya Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 612 reviews · from $217

Taste sushi, okonomiyaki, yakitori, ramen, and dessert while exploring Shibuya’s side streets with a local guide.

“Great experience, amazing food. Traveling with 13 and 10 year old - perfect for them. Got to try places we wouldn't have found on our own. Would definitely do this again!”

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9.Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 493 reviews · from $77

Explore Shinjuku through 15 dishes, four eateries, Okinawan specialties, drinks, and local stories on a three-hour small-group food tour.

“Lisa was a great guide. Led as through the Shinjuku area to places we would not have found on our own. Food was plentiful varied and authentic. Most dishes very tasty. Had a great time and would highly recommend this food tour.”

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10.Tokyo Food Tour Taste Fresh Delights at Tsukiji Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · from $90

Explore Tsukiji Outer Market with a small group, tasting sushi, oysters, tamago, miso cod, sweets, and local culture in 2.5 hours.

“The market (and tour) was our favorite part of a 3 day stay in Tokyo. We went back a couple of times more after the tour since it was such a great place to eat and shop.”

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11.Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks at 4 Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 322 reviews · from $112

Explore Shinjuku through 15 Japanese dishes, 3 drinks, and 4 local eateries on a guided three-hour food tour.

“I had an amazing experience on this Shinjuku food tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to Naoto. He took us to four fantastic spots, each with its own unique vibe, and the food was outstanding. The gyoza were a highlight—easily some oRead more”

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12.Food Tour in Ueno with 10+ Tastings of Japanese Classics

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · from $142

Explore Ueno through 10+ Japanese tastings, local markets, temples, and parks on a practical 3.5-hour Tokyo food tour.

“Awesome guide and awesome group. We were with our kids 8, 9 and 10 and they enjoyed it as well. It was easy and simple. You eat a lot!!”

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13.Shibuya All You Can Eat Best Food Tour The Original One in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $205

Explore Shibuya through sushi, yakitori, yakiniku, takoyaki, desserts, and local streets on this friendly four-hour food walk.

“Amber was great! Pleasant, informative, patient, and friendly. We experienced a lot of different foods and enjoyed the experience.”

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14.Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 259 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Explore Tsukiji’s temple, seafood stalls, tuna, wagyu, and fresh wasabi with a local guide on this practical two-hour food tour.

“We had a great time! lots of delicious food and our guide George was absolutely great! Showed us many nice and delicious traditional food stops and other great places for shopping ceramics and many amazing other stops. thank you for the amazing tour!”

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15.Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 local eateries

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 246 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Taste 15 Japanese dishes at four Shinjuku eateries, with sake, local stories, and a guided night walk through Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai.

“We did the Shinjuku Food Tour last night with Sota. It was excellent. The food options, portion sizes and drinks at each venue were excellent. The pace of the tour was great, it enabled us to walk, listen and chat whilst we digested before getting to the next stop. Sota our tour guide was great. He is native Japanese but has also lived in the UK and so really made the tour come alive. He took us to some lovely restaurants and showed us some hidden gems of Shinjuku which we just wouldn’t have experienced on our own. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. It was the best 3hrs…”

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