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Tokyo Local Food Journey: Private & Tailored Food Tour in Asakusa, Nakano, or Kichijoji

3.9

20 Ratings

Shibuya City

Embark on a personalized, private food tour in Tokyo's vibrant neighborhoods of Asakusa, Nakano, or Kichijoji. Discover hidden izakayas and taste 8-10 local favorites for an authentic Tokyo culinary experience.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kaminarimon - Kaminarimon Gate: Start your food journey in Asakusa, meeting at this iconic gate, the entrance to the Senso-ji temple. Here begins your exploration of local izakayas.
Nakano Broadway - Nakano Broadway: If Nakano is your chosen area, explore this famous shopping mall. Immerse yourself in Nakano’s distinct local food scene in cherished izakayas.
Kichijōji Station - Kichijoji Station: Should you select Kichijoji, begin your tour near this central transportation hub. Venture into the relaxed locale, known for its popular izakayas. Note: your itinerary is flexible, subject to your interests and preferences.

What's Included

Pick your exploration area with your host
8-10 food & drink tastings from 2-3 eateries
Tastings personalized to your dietary preferences
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
3 hours with a Local Host for a private walking experience

What's Not Included

Additional Food and Drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

Embark on a bespoke culinary journey in Tokyo, focusing on one of three vibrant neighborhoods: Asakusa, Nakano, or Kichijoji. Join a local food enthusiast through their favorite izakayas, away from the typical tourist-filled spots.

Experience Highlights:
Personalized culinary tour with a Tokyo food lover catered to your taste buds.
Your host guides you to their cherished izakayas in either Asakusa, Nakano, or Kichijoji for an authentic Tokyo experience.
Taste 8-10 local favorites, including unique dishes paired with popular local drinks
Depending on your chosen neighborhood, discover a range of culinary delights:
Asakusa: Enjoy local specialties like monjayaki amidst the charm of a traditional neighborhood.
Nakano: Savor diverse dishes like tsukune and tofu with bonito flakes in this otaku-culture hotspot.
Kichijoji: Indulge in local favorites in this relaxed locale, known for its renowned izakayas.
Gain an authentic insight into Tokyo’s food culture, away from the tourist crowds

Confirmation: You will receive confirmation of your booking immediately after making the reservation.
Questionnaire: After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire to tell us more about your interests and dietary preferences. You will be matched with a like-minded local host based on your responses.
Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested for central locations but it may eat into your 3 hours
This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes
As a fully personalized experience, you can request additional food and drink beyond the budgeted itinerary. Note that any extra food and drink will be at your own expense.
Near public transportation
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Most travelers can participate.

Location

SHIBU HACHI BOX

(The host will be waiiting by the main door of Shibu Hachi Box Tourist Information Center) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

3.9

(20 Ratings)

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Jamil_r

Mar 29, 2024

One of the most beautiful and delicious meals - We had such a wonderful time with Mari on our first night in Tokyo. She met us at our hotel and took us to one of our favorite meals! It was a rainy night and she made it a great night with delicious food and incredible crepes. Thank you Mari!

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Saud_h

Dec 25, 2023

A highly recommended tour. - Yohei is a very professional and accommodating guide. He communicated very well before starting the tour to make sure that we get the most out of this experience. He is a pleasant person and he did take us to local Japanese traditional restaurants with amazing food experience. A highly recommended tour for anyone who wants to experience local cusins outside the touristic restaurants.

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Shalini_d

Jun 20, 2023

what a great food experience! - Our guide Jonny Wu arrive promptly and took us to an amazing food tour in Shinjuku. We went to 3 great restaurants which we would not have found on our own, each one a bit different than the other. He was great company and very knowledgeable about the food and city and fun to be with!!

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David_g

May 28, 2023

Tokyo afternoon - Wonderful walking tour and lunch. Tsukiji market. Fukugawa Edo Museum. Kind a Ed thoughtful guide who customized the day. Wonderful to chat and learn new neighborhoods after many trips to Tokyo.

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Jessica_m

May 25, 2023

Great Experience - I loved this tour. We did this after 5 days in Toyko and still manage to see things we didn't see before. It was all about the food and it was awesome food and great company. We had a great time and would do it again.

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Ginger_h

Mar 29, 2023

A fun day in Tokyo - I had a wonderful tour with Mari. She tailored the tour to my interests, showing me lots of local “treasures” I wouldn’t have found on my own. She was also good company and we had a lot of laughs. Definitely book with this company and ask for Mari.

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Vanessa_g

Jan 17, 2023

Gabriel was excellent - Gabriel was fantastic. I loved my tour and saw parts of Tokyo that only a local could help me navigate. Definitely made my trip so much better AND he gave me some great recommendations to a local ramen spot to try later on my trip that turned out to be fantastic.

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William_h

May 31, 2023

An expensive disappointment - Your mileage may vary - this seems highly dependent on who you get as a guide. We read the good reviews and were excited by the first guide we were assigned, who reached out over a week ahead of time to help plan an itinerary. For whatever reason a new guide, Ian, was assigned. In short we were treated to a night of wandering aimlessly while he looked for places on Google Maps (none of which he had been to before, many of which were not open). Couldn't be bothered to learn the names of the 5 people in our group. Demonstrated no knowledge of the neighborhood we were eating in. Had no interest in sharing info about local food culture, history, traditions, etc. Was a wasted night, especially disappointing given the high cost. We reached out for a refund and the company took their sweet time but did offer a partial one, so there's something. Your experience may be wonderful like many reviews; just make sure you get the guide you are working with from the outset and cancel if a new one appears suddenly at the last minute.

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Sidharths

Nov 19, 2023

Terrible experience!! - Horrible experience - not even worth a penny! Because my hotel delayed my check in due to some system issue at their side I reached about 40 min late but regardless he promised he will give a fulfilling experience just to find out that it was hardly anything which he made me try. For a cost of $311 approx. this is a very bad experience with very bad host. He might have his own thoughts but I know for a fact that anyone who wants to experience while not getting ripped, this is definitely not the tour!!

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