Shinjuku Local Eateries Walk
A three-hour Shinjuku walk from Traveling Tokyo that moves between local eateries, from $84.21 per person.
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Tokyo Food Tours: Street Food, Izakaya And Cooking Classes Compared
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- $36.15lowest per-person price in the lineup
- 37Tours Compared · across 5 categories
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Shinjuku Food Tour in Tokyo Local Eateries
from $84.21 per person
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- Duration
- 3 hours
- Meets
- Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- Traveling Tokyo
Tokyo Food Tours By The Numbers
US$36
Lowest Per-Person Price · highest per-person price is US$289 (Tokyo Hidden Backstreets: Private Sangenjaya Food & Drink Tour)
US$97
Median Price · middle of the 37 from-prices
about 3.0 hours
Typical Tour Length · class and tasting sessions run shorter, bar crawls run to 3.5 hours
Tokyo Food Tours By Style
Street Food Walks
Tsukiji Market, 5 Tastings
This three-hour walk with Japan Wonder Travel works through Tsukiji's outer market streets with five tastings along the way. It holds a 4.9 rating across 3,868 reviews and costs from $97.17 per person, with free cancellation.
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Shibuya Walk, 13 Dishes 3 Eateries
Thirteen dishes across three Shibuya eateries on a three-hour walk from Traveling Tokyo, rated 4.9 from 1,437 reviews and priced from $84.21.
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Market To Table, 4 Hours
This four-hour MagicalTrip class runs from market to table: the group shops for ingredients first, then cooks a washoku meal. It carries a 5 rating across 405 reviews and starts at $84.21 per person.
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Ramen Class, Tonkotsu Shoyu Miso
Viyago's 90-minute Shibuya class teaches tonkotsu, shoyu and miso ramen, from $113.36 per person.
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Ramen Chef In A Restaurant
Baba Ramen hands its restaurant kitchen over to guests for a 3.5-hour session covering the full process, from $165.19.
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Bar Hop, Free Flow Full Dinner
MagicalTrip runs this three-hour Shinjuku night: a full dinner, free-flow drinks and Golden Gai, from $109.35. It rates 4.9 across 4,086 reviews.
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Budget Crawl, No Meal Included
Travel Japan Together leads a three-hour crawl through Shinjuku's bars and izakaya, priced from $36.15 per person. The tour rates 4.9 across 2,911 reviews and can be cancelled free.
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Award-Winning Shibuya Bar Hop
A 3.5-hour MagicalTrip bar hop, rated 5 across 1,107 reviews.
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Sake Masterclass, 8+ Varieties
Ninja Food Tours pours 8+ sake varieties in a 2-hour Shinjuku masterclass.
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Omakase Sushi And A5 Wagyu
MagicalTrip pairs omakase sushi with A5 wagyu on a three-hour foodie tour from $130.73. It rates 4.72 across 329 reviews.
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Japanese Whisky Tasting, 5 Snacks
Ten Japanese whiskies, five snacks, two hours, from $66.72.
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Private Sangenjaya Backstreets
Tokyo Memories runs this four-hour private walk through Sangenjaya's backstreets, rated 5 across 148 reviews.
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Private Crawl, Unlimited Sake
A private three-hour Shinjuku walk with Alva Japan Tours covering Golden Gai, local food stops and unlimited sake. The tour holds a 5 rating across 8 reviews and starts at $110.23 per person.
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Award-Winning Shibuya Bar Hop
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After 5 Food and Drink Walk
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Ueno Walk, 10+ Japanese Classics
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Ramen Class, Tonkotsu Shoyu Miso
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Ramen Chef in a Restaurant
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Ramen Class Plus Akihabara Tour
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7 Eateries, Shopping Streets Walk
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Ueno Walk, Exactly 10 Tastings
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| Tour | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Shinjuku Local Eateries WalkTraveling Tokyo | 3 h | Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku | $84.21 per person | ★ 4.910,498 reviews | Check availability |
| Bar Hop, Free Flow Full DinnerMagicalTrip Inc. | 3 h | Omoide Yokocho Entrance, Nishishinjuku | $109.35 per person | ★ 4.94,086 reviews | Check availability |
| Tsukiji Market, 5 TastingsJapan Wonder Travel | 3 h | Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple, Tsukiji | $97.17 per person | ★ 4.93,868 reviews | Check availability |
| Budget Crawl, No Meal IncludedTravel Japan Together | 3 h | Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku | $36.15 per person | ★ 4.92,911 reviews | Check availability |
| Shibuya Walk, 13 Dishes 3 EateriesTraveling Tokyo | 3 h | Dogenzaka, Shibuya (near Shibuya Station) | $84.21 per person | ★ 4.91,437 reviews | Check availability |
| Award-Winning Shibuya Bar HopMagicalTrip Inc. | 3 h 30 min | FamilyMart, Udagawacho, Shibuya | $38.87 per person | ★ 5.01,107 reviews | Check availability |
| After 5 Food and Drink WalkIntrepid Urban Adventures - Japan | 3 h 30 min | Mitsukoshi Ginza Department Store, Ginza | $72.47 per person | ★ 4.5775 reviews | Check availability |
| Shinjuku Walk, 15 Dishes 4 EateriesJapan Guide Star | 3 h | Shinjuku Station East Exit Police Box, Shinjuku | $76.10 per person | ★ 4.8487 reviews | Check availability |
| Sake Masterclass, 8+ VarietiesNinja Food Tours | 2 h | Ushinobi Shinjuku, Hyakunincho, Shinjuku | $70.61 per person | ★ 5.0414 reviews | Check availability |
| Market to Table, 4 HoursMagicalTrip Inc. | 4 h | FamilyMart at Iriya Station Exit 2, Taito | $84.21 per person | ★ 5.0405 reviews | Check availability |
| Ueno Walk, 10+ Japanese ClassicsSecret Food Tours | 3 h 30 min | JR Ueno Station, Ueno | $107.99 per person | ★ 5.0349 reviews | Check availability |
| Omakase Sushi and A5 WagyuMagicalTrip | 3 h | Black Pillar of Kyu-Ome-kaido, Nishishinjuku | $130.73 per person | ★ 4.7329 reviews | Check availability |
| Golden Gai Food Tour, PremiumArigato Japan KK | 3 h | Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku | $217 per person | ★ 5.0261 reviews | Check availability |
| Ramen Class, Tonkotsu Shoyu MisoViyago | 1 h 30 min | Ramen Dojo Tokyo, Ohashi, Meguro | $113.36 per person | ★ 5.0259 reviews | Check availability |
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The Best Month For Tokyo Food Tours
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Mean Temperature5.4°6.1°9.4°14.3°18.8°21.9°25.7°26.9°23.3°18.0°12.5°7.7°
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January
Typical figures for January
Daily High: 9.8C / 1.2C Rainfall: 60 mm
Mean Temperature: 5.4C
February
Typical figures for February
Daily High: 10.9C / 2.1C Rainfall: 56 mm
Mean Temperature: 6.1C
March
Typical figures for March
Daily High: 14.2C / 5.0C Rainfall: 116 mm
Mean Temperature: 9.4C
April
Typical figures for April
Daily High: 19.4C / 9.8C Rainfall: 134 mm
Mean Temperature: 14.3C
May
Typical figures for May
Daily High: 23.6C / 14.6C Rainfall: 140 mm
Mean Temperature: 18.8C
June
Typical figures for June
Daily High: 26.1C / 18.5C Rainfall: 168 mm
Mean Temperature: 21.9C
July
Typical figures for July
Daily High: 29.9C / 22.4C Rainfall: 156 mm
Mean Temperature: 25.7C
August
Typical figures for August
Daily High: 31.3C / 23.5C Rainfall: 155 mm
Mean Temperature: 26.9C
September
Typical figures for September
Daily High: 27.5C / 20.3C Rainfall: 225 mm
Mean Temperature: 23.3C
October
Typical figures for October
Daily High: 22.0C / 14.8C Rainfall: 235 mm
Mean Temperature: 18.0C
November
Typical figures for November
Daily High: 16.7C / 8.8C Rainfall: 96 mm
Mean Temperature: 12.5C
December
Typical figures for December
Daily High: 12.0C / 3.8C Rainfall: 58 mm
Mean Temperature: 7.7C
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| Month | Daily High / Low | Mean Temperature | Rainfall | What It Means On A Walking Tour |
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| January | 9.8C / 1.2C | 5.4C | 60 mm | Cold, wear a coat on night tours |
| February | 10.9C / 2.1C | 6.1C | 56 mm | Cold, wear a coat on night tours |
| March | 14.2C / 5.0C | 9.4C | 116 mm | Cool, light jacket |
| April | 19.4C / 9.8C | 14.3C | 134 mm | Mild, comfortable for walking tours |
| May | 23.6C / 14.6C | 18.8C | 140 mm | Mild, comfortable for walking tours |
| June | 26.1C / 18.5C | 21.9C | 168 mm | Mild but rainy |
| July | 29.9C / 22.4C | 25.7C | 156 mm | Hot and humid, evening tours are easier |
| August | 31.3C / 23.5C | 26.9C | 155 mm | Hot and humid, evening tours are easier |
| September | 27.5C / 20.3C | 23.3C | 225 mm | Wettest stretch, carry a rain layer |
| October | 22.0C / 14.8C | 18.0C | 235 mm | Wettest stretch, carry a rain layer |
| November | 16.7C / 8.8C | 12.5C | 96 mm | Cool, light jacket |
| December | 12.0C / 3.8C | 7.7C | 58 mm | Cold, wear a coat on night tours |
Street Food Walk, Izakaya Crawl Or Cooking Class
| Street Food Walk | Izakaya Crawl | Cooking Class | |
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| From-Price | US$72 to US$231 per person (12 tours) | US$36 to US$217 per person (9 tours) | US$45 to US$165 per person (11 tours) |
| Rating | 4.8 average across 12 rated | 4.9 average across 9 rated | 5.0 average across 11 rated |
| Free Cancellation | 12 of 12 | 9 of 9 | 11 of 11 |
| Drinks Listed As Included | 10 of 12 | 7 of 9 | 4 of 11 |
| Most-Reviewed Example | Shinjuku Food Tour in Tokyo Local Eateries | Tokyo Bar Hopping in Shinjuku: Free-flow, Full Dinner, Golden Gai | Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table |
Street Food Walk
- From-Price
- US$72 to US$231 per person (12 tours)
- Rating
- 4.8 average across 12 rated
- Free Cancellation
- 12 of 12
- Drinks Listed As Included
- 10 of 12
- Most-Reviewed Example
- Shinjuku Food Tour in Tokyo Local Eateries
Izakaya Crawl
- From-Price
- US$36 to US$217 per person (9 tours)
- Rating
- 4.9 average across 9 rated
- Free Cancellation
- 9 of 9
- Drinks Listed As Included
- 7 of 9
- Most-Reviewed Example
- Tokyo Bar Hopping in Shinjuku: Free-flow, Full Dinner, Golden Gai
Cooking Class
- From-Price
- US$45 to US$165 per person (11 tours)
- Rating
- 5.0 average across 11 rated
- Free Cancellation
- 11 of 11
- Drinks Listed As Included
- 4 of 11
- Most-Reviewed Example
- Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table
Where Tokyo Food Tours Meet
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Shinjuku
- Shinjuku Local Eateries Walkfrom $84.21 per person
- Bar Hop, Free Flow Full Dinnerfrom $109.35 per person
Shibuya
- Shibuya Walk, 13 Dishes 3 Eateriesfrom $84.21 per person
- Award-Winning Shibuya Bar Hopfrom $38.87 per person
Tsukiji Ginza
- Tsukiji Market, 5 Tastingsfrom $97.17 per person
- After 5 Food and Drink Walkfrom $72.47 per person
East Tokyo
- Ueno Walk, 10+ Japanese Classicsfrom $107.99 per person
- Sushi Class, Unlimited Sakefrom $44.93 per person
West Tokyo
- Private Sangenjaya Backstreetsfrom $289.25 per person
- Kichijoji Backstreet Crawlfrom $104.62 per person
- Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho)Shinjuku
- Golden GaiShinjuku · 480 m from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- Shibuya (Nonbei Yokocho)Shibuya · 3.7 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- Tsukiji Outer MarketTsukiji Ginza · 7.1 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- GinzaTsukiji Ginza · 6.3 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- Asakusa (Senso-ji)East Tokyo · 9.0 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- Ueno (Ameyoko)East Tokyo · 7.0 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- YanakaEast Tokyo · 7.1 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- AkihabaraEast Tokyo · 6.6 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- SangenjayaWest Tokyo · 6.1 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- Kichijoji (Harmonica Yokocho)West Tokyo · 11 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
- Togoshi GinzaWest Tokyo · 8.1 km from Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho) in a straight line
What Guests Say After Tokyo Food Tours
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“A wonderful time wandering through the market with a super guide Yoshiko! Many insights on Japanese history and good food tastings”
“The pub crawl was a very fun, drinks were good and got to meet new people. Jasmine was very nice and a great tour guide, she was very easy to talk to as well. Highly recommend.”
“Hoshi was terrific! He made our first trip to Japan all the more better! Thank you for being so great at your craft. We appreciated your knowledge and direction. The food choices were excellent! Something for everyone.”
“Riki was great! We had a large variety of different foods from 4 different places, and learned some fun facts along the way. Would definitely recommend Riki’s tour to a person visiting Tokyo for the first time!! Arigato gozaimasu!”
Where To Stay Near The Food Districts
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Stay Sakura Tokyo Asakusa Yokozuna Hotel
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Tsukiji
Tsukiji
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How Does Booking A Tour Actually Work?
You book through the live booking page linked from each tour card, not on this site. The listing carries the calendar, the meeting point, the group size and the payment step.
Is Free Cancellation Standard On These Tours?
Yes. 36 of the 37 tours list free cancellation.
What Happens If The Operator Cancels The Tour?
If an operator cancels, for weather, low numbers or anything else, the booking platform handles it. You get a refund or a chance to reschedule, and the platform contacts you directly through the details on your booking.
What Do Tokyo Food Tours Cost, And Why Do Prices Differ?
Published from-prices run from $36.15 to $289.25 per person. Street-food walks and izakaya crawls sit at the lower end, cooking classes in the middle, and private tours such as the Sangenjaya backstreets walk at the top.
Are Food And Drinks Included In The Listed Price?
Often yes, but not always, and the details matter. Some tours name the exact number of dishes, like 13 at three Shibuya eateries or 12 in Asakusa, while drinks may be sold separately on certain crawls.
Can Children And Vegetarians Join These Tours?
Dietary rules and age limits are set by each operator, not by us. Several cooking classes flag vegan and vegetarian options outright, such as the ramen and gyoza class hosted by a Tokyo mom.
Where To Eat On Your Own Between Tours
Between tours, you still have plenty of meals to figure out on your own. We put together our own guide, The Tokyo Food List, made to open on a phone and pick by neighborhood, with Google Maps pins and a map of what is within a 10-minute walk, for $9.
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- A map of what is within a 10-minute walk
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