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Eat Like a Local: Tokyo Food Tour

3 hours
(9)
Explore Tokyo's culinary secrets on a 4-hour guided food tour, experiencing local izakayas and diverse tastings tailored to your preferences. Discover the authentic flavors of neighborhoods like Asakusa, Nakano, and Kichijoji, all through the eyes of a local.

  • Personalized itinerary based on your preferences
  • Local host
  • 8–10 food and drink tastings
  • Flexible start time
What's not included
  • Additional food, drinks, or shopping expenses
  • Transportation fares or attraction admission fees

Tour Highlights

  • Experience Tokyo’s culinary culture in a local neighborhood away from major tourist areas

  • Explore Nakano’s backstreets and Sun Mall with a local host

  • Taste 8–10 dishes such as oden and karaage

  • Enjoy drinks such as sake, plum wine, and draft beer

  • Visit local izakayas and yatai-style alleys popular with residents

Essentials to Know Before Booking

  • The experience lasts approximately 3 hours.

  • The tour is conducted in English. Other languages may be available on request.

  • This is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.

  • Public transportation may be used during the tour. Bring a travel card or cash for fares.

  • The itinerary is personalized based on your preferences.

  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring a small bag for personal items.

Meet directly at this location to join the tour
SHIBU HACHI BOX, 2-chōme-1-1 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo

  • Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time.

Reviews

Eat Like a Local: Tokyo Food Tour

Itinerary

Taito City, Tokyo

Discover the authentic flavors of Asakusa and enjoy its charming scenes at night.

Asakusa
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Nakano, Tokyo

Venture into Nakano, a neighborhood known for its rich otaku culture and equally rich culinary landscape. In Nakano's bustling izakayas, you'll have the opportunity to indulge in a variety of dishes, including succulent "tsukune" and exquisitely prepared tofu dishes, each bursting with flavor and tradition.

Nakano

Musashino, Tokyo

Our journey continues to Kichijoji, where a relaxed atmosphere awaits. This neighborhood is a favorite for those in the know, offering a range of izakayas that serve up delectable yakitori, seasonal specialties, and much more. It's the perfect place to experience the local dining culture in a laid-back setting.

Yakitori

Frequently Asked Questions

This experience is personalized based on your tastes and dietary preferences. You will visit local izakayas and try 8–10 food and drink tastings selected by your host, offering insight into Tokyo’s everyday dining culture.

Yes. You can share any dietary restrictions or preferences during booking, and your host will consider them when planning the experience.

Yes. You can share any dishes you want to try or neighborhoods you’d like to explore during booking. Your host will incorporate your requests into the tour route and tasting stops.

The tour involves walking between food stops. If you have mobility needs or prefer a slower pace, please inform us during booking so the route can be adjusted where possible.

Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring cash if you plan to purchase additional food or drinks.

The tour runs rain or shine. Your host may adjust the route and choose indoor or covered locations if needed.

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Eat like a local with Marc Paris
Marc Paris was awesome! He was knowledgeable, fun, helpful and helped us plan the rest of our trip to Tokyo. my wife is Celiac (no gluten) which is challenging in Japan. Marc found spots for us to try and showed us where the locals would eat. He recommended spots for our teenagers to shop for manga/anime collectibles, and helped us organize the places we wanted to go into efficient day trips. Can't recommend him highly enough.
Tour788014
June 20, 2024
Fun evening of eating & drinking!
We had a wonderful evening with Chika, wandering the small alleys in Shibuya.. excellent yakitori and sake.
Kimberly B
January 1, 2020
Tour788014
June 20, 2024
Eat like a local with Marc Paris
Marc Paris was awesome! He was knowledgeable, fun, helpful and helped us plan the rest of our trip to Tokyo. my wife is Celiac (no gluten) which is challenging in Japan. Marc found spots for us to try and showed us where the locals would eat. He recommended spots for our teenagers to shop for manga/anime collectibles, and helped us organize the places we wanted to go into efficient day trips. Can't recommend him highly enough.
Kimberly B
January 1, 2020
Fun evening of eating & drinking!
We had a wonderful evening with Chika, wandering the small alleys in Shibuya.. excellent yakitori and sake.
March 2026
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