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15 Tokyo Food Tours Worth Booking

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Market mornings, izakaya alleys and sushi counters with six seats. These 15 are priced, timed and honest about how much walking each involves.

Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries) - Kabukicho: nightlife, food, and local context
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (13 Dishes at 4 Local Eateries)

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

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

Spend about three hours walking through Shinjuku with a guide such as May, Hoshi, Igor, or Kei, stopping at an izakaya, food stall, traditional eatery, and gastrobar. You’ll sample 13 dishes, enjoy two drinks, and see Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and Golden Gai. The route suits first-time Tokyo visitors who want food and local context in one evening.

“Exactly what you want when visiting Tokyo. Perfect for foreigners or first time visitors. Highly recommend”

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Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class - What the sushi techniques are like for a beginner
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Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

2.Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · from $59

Near Senso-ji in Asakusa, you’ll learn maki rolls and nigiri step by step with English-speaking instructors such as Moe, Kazu, Ken, or Arisa, depending on the session. The 1-hour-40-minute class covers sushi history, preparation, and hands-on practice, then serves your finished sushi as lunch. No cooking experience is needed.

“This was so fun! Ellie, Moe, and the behind the scenes team were so kind and engaging. The food was delicious, and we learned a lot. Suitable for anyone who likes sushi and wants to learn how it is prepared.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Meeting at Tsukiji Honganji Temple
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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

3.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

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

Start at Tsukiji Honganji Temple, then follow a local guide through Tsukiji’s outer market for dashi, tea, fish cakes, omelette, seafood, Wagyu, fruit, and sushi or a seafood bowl. Guides such as Kiyo, Naz, Shoko, and Masa add food and cultural context. Expect crowds, walking, and a fish-focused menu.

“Our tour guide, Take, was full of history and knowledge of the food and culture. Take communicated well and gave a nice variety of different types of food. The food we sampled was really good! My favorite was the squid! I never ate sushi but wanted to be open minded! It was really good, especially the eel. There is a bit of walking, but it was worth it!”

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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries) - Meeting near Shinjuku Station
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Food Tour (15 Dishes and 4 Eateries)

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

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

Spend three evening hours with an English-speaking guide such as Daichi, Fu, Aika, or Igor, sampling up to 13 Japanese dishes at four local stops. Walk through Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and Kabukicho while trying sashimi, sake, tonkatsu, yakitori, takoyaki, and seasonal specialties.

“Your was great, fun and well organised. Our guide Sabina was lovely and very knowledgeable.”

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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa - The first few minutes: sushi history with a quiz
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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

5.Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,957 reviews · 1h 40m · from $58

In Asakusa, English-speaking instructors such as Hitomi, Moe, Jun, and Kaori guide you through sushi history, a quiz, maki rolls, and nigiri. You prepare both styles, then eat your work. The 100-minute class suits solo visitors, couples, families, and first-time cooks, with vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options available by advance request.

“pika, Moe's, Honorable, and Kensington were all amazing and helpful and I'll definitely comeback to do more”

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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) - Starting with Nishishinjuku and several small plates
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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

Spend three and a half hours eating and drinking through Shinjuku with a bilingual local guide. Visit up to four izakayas for 14 or more tastings, including skewers, sashimi, comfort food, and sake. Guides such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, Chi, and Jo add local food tips and neighborhood context. Group size is capped at 10.

“Tadashi was the BEST guide! He was fun, knowledgeable and such a foodie being a trained sushi chef!! We ate and drank so much that our tour went longer than expected because everyone was having so much much fun! I highly recommend this tour and especially with Tadashi!”

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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot - From chef’s demonstration to your first nigiri
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

7.Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,377 reviews · 1h 30m · from $42

In a 90-minute Tokyo workshop, you’ll learn to shape tuna and salmon nigiri, plus maki or other sushi styles depending on the session. English-speaking instructors such as Hide, Mikoto, Ami, and Masa guide beginners step by step. You’ll wear a traditional happi coat, make a generous meal, and can request vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free ingredients in advance.

“Our host, Emi and our sushi chef were very friendly and encouraging and we learned how to make nigiri and onigiri rolls. We will certainly be trying this at home!”

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Sushi Making Tokyo! Popular Maki Sushi & Japanese Sushi（+Recipe!） - Why Asakusa makes a sensible base
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Sushi Making Tokyo! Popular Maki Sushi & Japanese Sushi（+Recipe!）

8.Sushi Making Tokyo! Popular Maki Sushi & Japanese Sushi（+Recipe!）

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,314 reviews · from $63

In Asakusa, an English-speaking instructor guides you through two Japanese sushi styles: rolled maki and hand-formed nigiri. You receive the ingredients, make your own meal, and learn some sushi history along the way. Ken, Sato, Momo, Yuto, Kento, and Matti are among the instructors named for this class.

“The sushi was amazing and the teachers were excellent. The class was in English and they were able to make accomodations for my gluten-free daughter.”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef - Making five nigiri and one rolled sushi
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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

9.Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

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

In Tsukiji, an English-speaking host and professional sushi chef guide you through fish preparation, knife skills, nigiri, and rolled sushi. You make five nigiri and one roll, then eat your work with fresh wasabi. The class meets in a traditional building near the Outer Market and suits beginners, families, and sushi fans.

“This was a fun experience. Chef explained history of sushi. Also there was a cool demonstration of how to slice fish for sushi. We made sushi and roll. Took ton of unforgettable amazing pictures.”

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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku - Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef - Omoide Yokocho and the reality of the route
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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · from $111

Spend three hours eating through Shinjuku with a local guide. You’ll visit a sushi restaurant for seasonal omakase, grill Wagyu beef over a shichirin stove, walk through Kabukicho and Godzilla Road, then finish with dessert or a drink. Groups are capped at seven, and guides such as Molly, Yuma, Mimi, Aoi, and Yosh add local context.

“Fabulous evening with absolutely amazing food, great restaurants where we watched the chef prepare the sushi. Lisa was lovely, a great host”

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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen - Walking through Ameya Yokocho
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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

Join Aki, Akira, or Shota for a three-hour walk through Ueno and Okachimachi, stopping at local bars, taverns, and a ramen shop. You’ll sample sashimi, skewered meat, grilled fish, stews, Japanese drinks, and ramen while your guide explains ordering, dining customs, and the neighborhood. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“We had a great time with our fabulous guide Shota! We had Izakaya, some great drinks, ramen, and a lot of laughs. Shota is a knowledgeable and informative guide. He was open to questions and was interesting to talk to. We would definitely take another tour with him in the future. We would recommend this tour to anyone wanting a night of food and drinks.”

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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit - The morning schedule, from 10:00 to lunch
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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

12.Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 823 reviews · from $122

Meet YUCa at her home cooking studio in Nishiogu, Tokyo, for a 2.5-hour lesson on ramen and gyoza. You will learn practical Japanese cooking methods, shape dumplings, assemble your noodle soup, and eat what you make. A supermarket visit may follow, but it is optional, so confirm this part when booking.

“We attended YUCa’s gyoza and ramen cooking class today and had a tremendously fun, entertaining and educational experience. She is friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable and full of energy. The class is conducted in her own home & kitchRead more”

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Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef - Walking through Tsukiji’s outer market
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Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef

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

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

Begin at Tsukiji Honganji Temple with a Japan Wonder Travel guide such as Monami, Ko, Mari, or Yuki. Walk through the outer market and small wholesale area, then learn five nigiri styles and one roll from a sushi chef. Your class includes dashi soup, green tea, wasabi, and lunch made from your own sushi.

“The market tour was fine. Our guide was very nice and very knowledgeable.. But, in retrospect we should have booked a tour that included tastings, although we were able to purchase food from any of the stalls. The timeframe was too long aRead more”

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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries) - Meeting at Kusumoto Building near Tokyu Plaza
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Tokyo: Shibuya Food Tour (13 dishes and 4 Eateries)

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

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

Follow a local English-speaking guide through Shibuya for 13 Japanese dishes at four eateries. Expect sushi, yakiniku, udon, karaage, drinks, dessert, and short walks through Shibuya Crossing, Dogenzaka, and Center-gai. Guides such as Hoshi, Naruto, Kei, and Mat lead different departures, so the tone and sightseeing detail can vary.

“The food was great, the portions were generous, and our guide, Kei, was very knowledgeable. Would recommend.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour - Meeting at Tsukiji Honganji Temple
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

15.Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food and Culture Walking Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tsukiji Honganji Temple for a three-hour walk through Tokyo’s famous outer market. You’ll sample wagyu skewers, fish cakes, Japanese omelet, seasonal fruit, and either sushi or a seafood bowl. Guides such as Shun, Nazu, Miki, and Robert add market lore, shrine etiquette, and practical help choosing what to eat.

“Naomi was very nice and really knew her staff, had lots of information. She took us to lots of tasting stalls and little shops. We really enjoyed the tour and definitely were not hungry after it.”

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