The 15 Best Food Tours in Japan

Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Omoide Yokocho: tiny alleys and a first taste

★★★★★★★★★★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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Osaka: Shinsekai Food Tour with 13-15 Dishes at 5 Eateries

2.Shinsekai Food Tour with 13-15 Dishes at 5 Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,204 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Eat 13 to 15 Osaka specialties at five Shinsekai eateries, with local guides, two drinks, and a three-hour walk through old arcades.

“It's the first tour I've ever taken like this. So I thought it was very nice. Lots of good info given by the guide and she was extremely friendly, willing to answer questions about anything.”

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Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

3.Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,149 reviews · from $73

Taste 13 Osaka dishes at five Shinsekai eateries, with two drinks, local stories, and a small-group walk through neighborhood food spots.

“A fantastic way to experience some of the Japanese food and culture. Mario was a fabulous tour guide. Highly recommend.”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

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

5.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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Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

6.Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,762 reviews · from $163

Explore Gion and Pontocho through nine-plus dishes, Kyoto history, and six sake tastings on this intimate three-and-a-half-hour food tour.

“Amazing tour with delicious food and drinks. J was very knowledgeable and kind. He taught us so much about Kyoto! It was great to have a local guide leading us to spots we wouldn’t have been able to find on our own.”

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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

7.Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,727 reviews · from $73

Explore Shinsekai through 15 Osaka food tastings, three drinks, local eateries, and lively stories in a small three-hour walking tour.

“Fantastic tour with a very fun, engaging, knowledgeable and affable guide. Adam was the perfect guide for the trip and I would do another tour with him in an instant.”

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

8.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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Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

9.Osaka Local Foodie Walking Tour in Dotonbori and Shinsekai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · from $111

Explore Shinsekai and Dotonbori through kushikatsu, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, temples, alleys, and local stories on a small-group Osaka walk.

“Amazing experience. Totally enjoyed the tour, history, and the food locations. The guide was lovely and knowledgeable.”

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

10.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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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries)

11.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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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour: 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks

12.Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour: 15 Dishes & 3 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 694 reviews · from $79

Taste 15 Osaka dishes, visit five Shinsekai food stops, and enjoy local drinks with a friendly English-speaking guide.

“Andy was a wonderful host, he really brought the tour to life and was brilliant with our son and at keeping everyone engaged. The food was delicious throughout, everything was relaxed and well explained. A great introduction to Osaka. Our son has a fish/seafood allergy and Andy was able to arrange suitable alternatives where necessary 10/10”

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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

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

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

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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Best of Shibuya Food Tour

14.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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Osaka: Guided Food Tour with 12 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries

15.Guided Food Tour with 12 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · from $83

Taste 12 Osaka dishes at four local eateries, from takoyaki to fresh fish, with a guide, sake bars, and practical food tips.

“Ken was delightful! Amazing tour - really pleasant company. Great restaurant choices with great variety. I cannot imagine understand Osaka without this experience.”

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