Yes. Noodles at a counter under the railway tracks and grilled chicken at a local izakaya make up the main meal, with plenty of smaller tastings before and after, so come hungry.

Which places does the route pass?

Highlights include Nihonbashi Bridge, the Mitsukoshi department store, the long-established shops of Edo-dori and Fukutoku Shrine, then Tokyo Station, the Kitte rooftop and the glass atrium of Tokyo International Forum. In Akihabara, stops can include Kurikoan for taiyaki, Don Quijote and the Super Potato retro game shop.

Are alcoholic drinks included?

Yes. At the izakaya you get a lemon or grapefruit sour, the classic after-work drink of Tokyo office workers. Amazake, served earlier in Nihonbashi, is a warm fermented rice drink with a gentle sweetness.

What if I want a different day or more flexibility?

The tour operator also runs a private version of this route every day of the week. It can start from your hotel and welcomes younger children.

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Flavours of Tokyo: A Journey Through Time - A Small Group Food Tour

English

5 hours and 30 minutes

(145)

Share a relaxed food walk with a small group of fellow travelers, tasting your way from the old merchant lanes of Nihonbashi to the pop culture streets of Akihabara. Sample dashi, wagashi, station snacks, noodles and yakitori, with a cold sour to wash it all down.

Dashi with a small onigiri
Kombu tasting with three varieties of kelp
Imo kenpi
Warm amazake
Wagashi
Croquette
Fruit sando
Curry udon or tempura soba
Yakitori and small izakaya plates
Lemon or grapefruit sour
Trio of dessert snacks in Akihabara
English-speaking guide

What's not included

Transportation fares for two short subway rides

Departures run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:30.
Meet at Exit B12 of Nihonbashi Station; full directions follow after booking.
The tour finishes in Akihabara.
Groups are capped at 8 guests.
You walk about 6.5 kilometers, including stairs inside subway stations.
The tour is not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers or guests with mobility difficulties.
Children under 6 cannot join this group tour.
Vegans, strict vegetarians and guests with several dietary restrictions should not book.
Pescatarians are welcome, though gluten-free guests must skip several tastings.
Tours go ahead in the rain, so bring an umbrella and comfortable shoes.

Additional Information

Tours are called off only under a Red or Purple Emergency Warning.
Carry an IC card or cash to cover two short subway rides.

Meet directly at this location to join the tour

Nihonbashi Station Exit B12, 1-3-11 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This booking is non-refundable.

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Flavours of Tokyo: A Journey Through Time - A Small Group Food Tour

145 reviews

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Memorable Food Tour

This was such a fun and memorable food tour! We visited parts of Japan that we had never seen before and discovered so much about the variety of Japanese food and the history behind it. Our guide Akira was excellent — very knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to share interesting stories along the way. We had a great time and came away with a much deeper appreciation for Japanese food and culture. Definitely worth doing!

Dani K

September 20, 2026