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15 Food Market Tours in Tokyo to Build a Day Around

37 tours  ·  from $22

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 food market tours in Tokyo justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

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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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)

3.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)

4.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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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

5.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Walking tour

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

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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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour - Entering the Tsukiji Outer Market
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour

6.Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,397 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jim, Rie, Yayoi, or Sayaka at Tsukiji Hongwan-ji and the Outer Market. Learn how Japanese ingredients are used, sample optional seafood, wagyu, sweets, and tamago, and let a small group guide you through stalls that can feel confusing alone.

“Yayoi was a fantastic guide and knowledgeable in the different types of sushi and foods in the market! Definitely recommend 5/5!”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef - Entering the traditional classroom near Tsukiji
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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

7.Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $49

In Tsukiji, an English-speaking host and sushi master guide you through fish preparation, knife skills, nigiri, and maki rolls. You make five nigiri and one roll, then eat them with fresh wasabi. Guides may include Tanaka, Kate, Yugo, Yuko, or Kanon.

“We did this experience and loved all the education and personal touches. We got to make and take a picture of our completed sushi! The space was intimate and good for small groups and the English speaking leader was easy to understand. We appreciated the knowledge of the chef and had a great time!”

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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

8.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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Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef - Meeting at Tsukiji Honganji Temple
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Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef

9.Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · from $104

Meet at Tsukiji Honganji Temple for a guided walk through the outer market, mini wholesale area, and nearby food streets. Then learn five nigiri styles and one roll with a sushi chef, before eating your creations with dashi soup and green tea. Guides may include Monami, Sachi, Ko, Mari, Yuki, or Tad.

“Great experience. Our tour guide was amazing, showed lots of knowledge and didn't rush us through the fish market - we were allowed to go at our pace! Would highly recommend.”

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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)

10.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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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

11.Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 757 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Meet at Tsukiji Honganji Temple for a three-hour food walk through Tokyo’s outer market. Your guide leads you to Wagyu skewers, fish cakes, tamagoyaki, fruit, and either sushi or a seafood bowl, while explaining Japanese food customs and Tsukiji’s past. Groups hold 2 to 8 people.

“Excellent tour! Kenji, our guide, showed us all the best places for authentic delicious street food and was also able to tell some fun facts along the way! A truly phenomenal experience, and the food is delicious! This was our second time doing this exact tour, as it was so good last time!”

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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour - Meeting at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

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

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

Spend two hours exploring Tsukiji Jogai Market with a local guide, tasting Japanese street food and learning about ingredients. Watch a whole fish being filleted by traditional methods, enjoy a seafood bowl, then visit Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple. The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

“She spoke so quietly that it was almost impossible to hear her most of the time, especially with the crowds around. I told her I couldn’t be in the sun, but she didn’t seem to care and kept making stops in under the sun, eveb if there were spots Read more”

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Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour - The Included Seafood Lunch
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Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

13.Tsukiji Fish Market Small-Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · from $87

Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with a guide such as Kazu, Yuki, Hitomi, or Mark, sampling seafood, tamagoyaki, eel, sushi, and local snacks before a fresh seafood lunch. Visit Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and a Shinto shrine, then finish near Shiodome. Groups are limited to seven.

“Great tour with information that I found useful and interesting. The food was incredible and the places we went were great!”

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Best of Shibuya Food Tour - Shibuya Center-gai reveals the first layer of the food scene
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Best of Shibuya Food Tour

14.Best of Shibuya Food Tour

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

Join a local guide such as Seika, Jacob, Alex, or Saika for a three-hour Shibuya food walk starting at Hachiko Square. Visit five food stops, a depachika, side-street eateries, and dessert shops. The small group is capped at 10, with vegetarian and vegan flexibility noted.

“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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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef - Entering the traditional building in Tsukiji
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef

15.Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 506 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $63

In Tsukiji’s outer market, an English-speaking host such as Yuko, Satoko, or AJ guides you through fish preparation, nigiri, and maki. Chef Tanaka, Kate, Koro, or another sushi master teaches each step, then serves extra sushi, dashi soup, and green tea.

“We had such a wonderful and intimate experience ce with Chef, Yuko and the rest of the team. My son and I really enjoyed the class, learning to cut sushi and sashimi as a bonus and the beautiful Origami one of the team made my feisty and curious 10 year old. This is a wonderful experience and we highly recommend it.”

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