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The 15 Food & Drink Experiences in Japan That Earn Their Price

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The 15 best food & drink experiences you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Starting near Shinjuku Station
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

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

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

Walk through Shinjuku with a guide such as May, Hoshi, Igor, or Emma, stopping at four local eateries for 13 Japanese dishes and two drinks. Expect izakaya food, a traditional restaurant, street snacks, and a gastrobar, plus stories about Kabukicho and Golden Gai.

“Delicious and varied food from properly local places, and our guide shared lots of interesting history about Shinjuku and Tokyo. I also left my bag at one restaurant and our guide helped me to retrieve it while keeping the show on the road. Would definitely recommend!”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Finding your way through Tsukiji Outer Market
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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

2.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,184 reviews · from $99

Meet at Tsukiji Honganji Temple for a three-hour guided walk through the outer market. Expect dashi, green tea, fish cakes, omelette, Wagyu, seafood, fruit, and either sushi or a seafood bowl, with guides such as Kiyo, Naz, Shoko, and Masa sharing food customs and market history.

“Great experience and introduction to the market! Mari was a great host and guide. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the market, and had great connections for the food tastings.”

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Osaka: Shinsekai Food Tour with 13-15 Dishes at 5 Eateries - The first bites: takoyaki and oden
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Osaka: Shinsekai Food Tour with 13-15 Dishes at 5 Eateries

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

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

Join a small group of up to nine for three hours in Osaka’s Shinsekai district. Local guides such as Kevin, Taka, Tommy, and Mio lead you through five eateries serving takoyaki, kushikatsu, udon, gyoza, yakitori, and more, with two drinks included.

“Kevin was amazing!! He made the tour one of a kind and was definitely the best food tour I have ever been on. I learnt so much about Osaka and Japan culture. Highly recommend this tour and Kevin as ur guide.”

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Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries - From backstreet stall to standing bar
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Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

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

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

Spend about three hours in Osaka’s Shinsekai, visiting five small eateries for 13 local dishes, including takoyaki, gyoza, kitsune udon, and kushikatsu. Guides such as Tommy, Mario, Mari, Nick, and Brian add food stories, quizzes, and local context. Two drinks are included, with extras available at your own cost.

“Taka was an excellent guide who taught us a lot and answered all our questions. We met some wonderful people and went to places that we wouldn’t have been able to find if we weren’t there with a local. Highly recommend!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries) - Meeting at the blue AOKI sign
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

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

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

Join an English-speaking local guide such as Daichi, Fu, Aika, or Igor for three hours of Shinjuku food and nightlife. You’ll visit four eateries, sample up to 13 Japanese dishes, enjoy two drinks, and walk through Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho.

“Loved this food tour! Loyd took us to some great and so tasty places, really appreciate how he even explain further about Tokyo curiosities. Loyd was so hospitable and welcoming. Can’t recommend this tour enough!”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) - Nishishinjuku Starts the Night With Two or Three Izakayas
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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

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

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

Join Ninja Food Tours for a 3.5-hour walk through Nishishinjuku, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho. You will visit local izakayas for 14 or more tastings and three drinks, with guides such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, and Chi explaining the food, sake, and nightlife.

“We had a wonderful evening exploring three different traditional venues, each with its own unique atmosphere. The food was excellent throughout, showcasing the best of the local cuisine. Our guide, Taiga, was incredibly knowledgeable and Read more”

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Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings) - Gion Shirakawa and Kyoto-style vegetable dishes
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Kyoto Night Foodie Tour in Gion (9+ dishes + 6 Sake tastings)

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

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

Spend about three and a half hours eating through Gion and Pontocho with a group of no more than seven. Expect Kyoto vegetable dishes, local specialties, drinks, and sake tasting at a standing bar, with guides such as Jimmy, Emma, Rika, and Yuki adding food and neighborhood context.

“Ok experience. The guide was knowledgeable about the area. Too much politics were discussed for my taste,”

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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local - Karaage, yakitori, takoyaki, and udon
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Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour:15 Tastings & 3 Drinks with a Local

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

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

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Adam, Anna, Andy, Tim, or Scott, tasting karaage, takoyaki, yakitori, udon, oden, kushikatsu, and dessert across five Shinsekai eateries. The small group visits izakayas, stalls, restaurants, and a bar, ending near Dobutsuen-Mae Station.

“Anna was such an enthusiastic guide! She brought to much energy to the food tour, had so much information about the city, and the places we went to have some of the best food I had on my entire Japan trip. Highly recommend!”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour - Starting at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

9.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,724 reviews · from $30Best value

Join an English-speaking local guide for a two-hour walk from Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple through Tsukiji Fish Market and Jogai Market. Guides such as Rie, Haydn, Minori, and Shino help you choose what to taste, but food and drinks cost extra.

“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-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano - A 30-minute introduction to Nagano sake
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1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

10.1-Day Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake in Nagano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · from $151

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Zenko-ji Temple, tasting Nagano sake, eating a regional lunch, and walking to Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Guides such as Tom, Endo, Kieran, Nadine, and Jens have led recent departures. Winter visitors need warm layers and sturdy traction.

“We were lucky to have Tom as our guide. He is extremely knowledgeable not only about Japanese history but also gave an excellent summary of sake production and the different types as well as the snow monkeys and Nagano attractions. Tom was also very generous with recommendations for other areas in Japan. The tour was an excellent combination of the temple tour and snow monkey forest. Fantastic lunch included. Plenty of time to see the Zenkoji temple as well as the monkeys. Thanks Tom”

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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen - Through Ameya Yokocho to Okachimachi
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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

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

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

Spend three hours in Ueno and Okachimachi with guides such as Aki, Akira, or Shota, visiting standing bars and izakaya restaurants. You will sample sashimi, skewers, grilled dishes, Japanese drinks, and ramen while learning how to order, eat, and drink like a local.

“I had such a wonderful time on this tour with Aki! From the very beginning, Aki was warm, welcoming, and made everyone feel comfortable. The way he shared his knowledge about Japanese food, drinks, and culture was both fun and informative. I learned so much while also laughing and enjoying the experience. The food and drinks we tried were absolutely delicious, and Aki made sure we got a real taste of Japan beyond what most tourists would find on their own. He was also so thoughtful about taking great photos for us, which made the memories even more special. What I appreciated most was how personal and genuine the whole…”

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3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings - Starting at the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
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3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

12.3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 917 reviews · from $84

Spend three hours in Kyoto’s Fushimi sake district with a certified Sake Sommelier. Visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum, sample 10 styles, compare food pairings, and learn how to read sake labels. Guides such as Kyoko, Miyuki, Mai, and Shogo bring a clear, friendly approach to beginners.

“This was such an amazing experience! Our guide was very informative, we learned so much about Sake!! We would highly recommend this tour💕”

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Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery - Starting at Saga-Arashiyama Station
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Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

13.Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $87

Meet your English-speaking guide at Saga-Arashiyama Station for a five-hour walk through the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryuji Temple, and Monkey Park. Choose a shopping-and-monkey route or a local lunch with sake tasting. Guides include Karim, Tom, Francis, Toru, and others.

“We had a fantastic time Tom is an excellent guide. He was so knowledgeable and took everything at a nice easy pace. We had the benefit of a small group, so it was able to answer all our questions . The tour covered some lovely areas and we saw things that we definitely would have missed. I would definitely recommend it to anybody visiting Kyoto .”

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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip - Zenkoji Temple gives the day its cultural center
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Nagano: Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

14.Snow Monkeys, Zenkoji Temple & Sake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 8 - 12 hours · from $135

Join an English-speaking guide such as Dylan, Brent, or Tom for a full day in Nagano. Visit Zenkoji Temple, enter its pitch-black inner passage if you choose, taste several sakes, enjoy a generous local lunch, and walk 1.6 km each way to the Snow Monkey Park.

“What a wonderful day! The guides were great and very informative. The transportation was perfect. The meal was amazing. So fun and wonderful.”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries) - Starting at Tokyu Plaza and finding your guide
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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries)

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

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

Join a local English-speaking guide for a three-hour evening food walk through Shibuya. You’ll visit four eateries and try 13 Japanese dishes, from sushi and dumplings to yakiniku, udon, karaage, and dessert. Guides may include Hoshi, Naruto, Kei, Will, Mat, or Benjamin.

“Our tour guide, Kei is knowledgeable and affable. His passion for sharing the food scene in Tokyo was palpable. He communicated before the meetup with clear instructions on the meeting point and other logistics. He was on time and maintained a great rapport with the group. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to sample a taste of the local food scene in Tokyo. The fee for this tour was a good value for money and the three hours scheduled for the tour was just right!”

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