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Private Tokyo Food Tour - A Journey Through Time Through Food

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This 5.5 hours tour takes you on a journey through time, through food! Spanning three geographical districts of Tokyo and three periods of time this food tour covers the foundation of Japanese food and cooking (the Edo period), the most popular present-day foods in Japan and finishes in the future with some fusion twists on traditional flavours. Visit Nihonbashi, Ginza / Tokyo Station and Akihabara. Enjoy 14 Japanese food tastings. Come hungry! This is a private tour and only the people that you personally invite will be in attendance. Hotel pick-up is available - an extra hour is added to the tour to cover the travel time.
  • Yakitori. Tempura Soba. Tamagoyaki. Fruits Sando
  • Dashi. Katsuobushi. Kombu. Satsuma-age. Amazake. Imo Kenpi. Daifuku or Dorayaki. Pokemon Taiyaki. Matcha (green tea) bubble tea or ice-cream
  • Lemon Sour (Japanese alcoholic drink)
  • The costs of transport used during the tour are payable by yourself. We take two short subway rides.
Departure Point

Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building, 1-chōme-4-1 Nihonbashi, 中央区 Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan Nihonbashi Subway Station Exit B12.

We pick up from any hotel or Airbnb in Central Tokyo.

  • Nihonbashi, Nihonbashi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Starting in Nihonbashi, in the past, we will look at key ingredients and flavours that underpin Japanese food. We will learn about Dashi, the stock that forms the base of many Japanese dishes. We will focus in on two key ingredients; Katsuobushi and Kelp. From there we will enjoy some traditional Japanese snacks that have been eaten for generations. Satsuma-age (fried fish cake), Amazake (a healthy fermented rice drink), Imo Kenpi (sweet potato chips) and Daifuku (glutinous rice mochi with a sweet filling). All of the shops that we have chosen have been carefully curated. All are over 100 years old, several date back to the Edo period itself!
    90 minutes
  • Nihonbashi Bridge, Nihonbashi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Nihonbashi Bridge
  • Fukutoku Shrine, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Fukutoku Shrine: Discover the differences between Shrines and Temples. Learn how to cleanse your spirit and pray at a shrine.
    10 minutes
  • Ginza, Ginza, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Arriving into Ginza / Yurakucho we learn about how Japan industrialised after the war. With industrialisation came Salarymen and with Salarymen came Gado Shita’s (small bars and restaurants built under the railway tracks) to serve the working men before their commute home. We will eat and drink like Salarymen at an Izakaya (Japanese style pub) and noodle stall under the tracks. On our menu we have Yakitori (grilled meat on skewers), a Sour (an alcoholic drink which is unique to Japan) and tempura soba or curry udon ( noodle soup dishes).
    70 minutes
  • Yurakucho District, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Arriving into Ginza / Yurakucho we learn about how Japan industrialised after the war. With industrialisation came Salarymen and with Salarymen came Gado Shita’s (small bars and restaurants built under the railway tracks) to serve the working men before their commute home. We will eat and drink like Salarymen at an Izakaya (Japanese style pub) and noodle stall under the tracks. On our menu we have Yakitori (grilled meat on skewers), a Sour (an alcoholic drink which is unique to Japan) and tempura soba or curry udon ( noodle soup dishes).
    70 minutes
  • Tokyo International Forum, Marunouchi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    From the railway tracks of Ginza and Yurakcho, we stroll to Tokyo Station calling in at the impressive International Forum Building on the route.
    15 minutes
  • Kitte Marunouchi, Marunouchi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Kitte Building
    10 minutes
  • Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba, Marunouchi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    At Tokyo Station we will try some foods popularly eaten on a commute home; Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) and a Fruits Sando (Japanese milk bread sandwich filled with fresh fruits and whipped cream).
    20 minutes
  • Daimaru Tokyo, Marunouchi, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    At Tokyo Station we will try some foods popularly eaten on a commute home; Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) and a Fruits Sando (Japanese milk bread sandwich filled with fresh fruits and whipped cream).
    20 minutes
  • Akihabara, Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
    Arriving in Akihabara, an area famous for its many electronics shops, Maid Cafes and Anime culture, we consider the future of food in Japan. We will be trying a selection of desserts which combine traditional foods or flavours with a modern fusion twist. In addition to our three fusion desserts, we will discuss Akihabara’s prominence in bringing new technology, ideas and subcultures to Japan.
    45 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Full Refund up to one week before the tour. 50% refund if you cancel between 7 days and 2 days before the tour.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    Fran3478
    14 Jul 2023
    We had a wonderful tokyo food tour with Rohan yesterday. He knew everything about the history of Japan snd its food. We learned a lot and tasted so many great things!!!
    Dan_M
    21 Jun 2023
    Super fun activity for our kids (11 and 9) who love Japanese cuisine and trying new things. It was the perfect way to beat jet lag on our first day in Tokyo.
    nlckmzf
    27 May 2023
    Our family of four, including a 9 year-old, and a 73 year-old enjoyed our day with Sid tasting foods, some we were familiar with and others we were not. Sid was incredibly patient and friendly, answering all of our questions while engaging my son in conversation. The food selections were excellent, going beyond the American ideas of Japanese food, of sushi and ramen. We left the tour full, which says a lot for my husband, who has strong appetite. Highly recommend for families!
    This tour in Japan is organized by Hello! Tokyo Tours

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