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Tokyo: Guided Walking Tour of Tsukiji Market with Breakfast

1. Tokyo: Guided Walking Tour of Tsukiji Market with Breakfast

Enjoy a tasting of Japanese street food for breakfast as you walk through the busy streets of the famous Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo on a guided tour. Savor a variety of freshly prepared fish and meat specialties while learning about the local culture. Begin your tour at the main gate of Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and admire its unique ancient Buddhist-inspired architecture from the exterior. Venture to Tsukiji Outer Market, one of the largest wholesale fish markets in the world and a popular destination among food lovers. Marvel at the market's charismatic workers and unusual products as you pass by restaurants, shops, stalls, and other businesses. During your visit, delight your palate with 7 tastings that will include grilled seafood or beef skewers, a Japanese-style omelette, tuna sandwiches, fried fish paste skewers, a drink, a sample of Japanese tea, and a sample of dashi soup stock.

Tokyo: Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

2. Tokyo: Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku

Join your local guide on this Tokyo Night Foodie Tour and discover Shinjuku, one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo. Visit three famous venues loved by the locals. While enjoying the delicious cuisine, also learn about Japanese food culture and the complex Shinjuku area through this tour. Start the trip by visiting a sushi restaurant tucked in the Shinjuku underground. Here, an authentic Sushi chef, or Itamae, will create beautiful sushi creations right before your eyes. Your chef will prepare fresh sushi using the fish inside restaurant’s own fish tank. Next, visit a Yakiniku restaurant located near Shinjuku station. This restaurant pays tribute to the late Toshiro Mifune. Here, you will prepare your own Japanese BBQ, featuring the famous Wagyu. Enjoy your time grilling the meat with an authentic Japanese shichirin, or BBQ stove. Next, wander around the hustling bustling Kabuki-Cho. Make your final stop right in front of the famous Godzilla TOHO Theater at an artisan gelato store in a quiet, cozy cafe.

Shinjuku: Golden Gai Food Tour

3. Shinjuku: Golden Gai Food Tour

Start your tour by walking through the busy streets of Shinjuku heading straight for Omoide Yokocho (literally “Memory Lane”) as your first stop. Omoide Yokocho is rightfully named as it is littered with rustic bars from the 1950s. Anyone of the older generation will feel as if they stepped back in time to the middle of the 20th century. Many of these bars still stay true to their roots, serving roasted giblets with beef and pork, which was a staple when food was scarce after World War II. From there you will make your way to Kabukicho, Asia’s largest, yet safest, red light district stopping at a kushikatsu stall for some authentic regional cuisine called kushikatsu (specialty food from Osaka of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables). Each of the guests will get 4 kushikatsu and 1 drink. From here you will walk through the rest of Kabukicho, weaving in and out to give guests a sense of its intoxicating atmosphere until you arrive at your second stop, a local eatery famous for highlighting the authentic regional flavors of southern Japan where guests will get to try 4 different dishes ranging from char grilled chicken, gyoza, chicken namba, miso and vegetables, yakisoba (grilled noodles, vegetables and meat), and cod roe with rice (menus change seasonally). After this, you'll move into Shinjuku’s Golden Gai neighborhood known for being Tokyo’s most popular spot for unique izakaya, bar stall and pub nightlife. A glimpse back to what Tokyo was like during the early and middle of the 20th century, Golden Gai locations are so densely packed you can almost be in two places at once (one foot in each). Despite is run-down appearance, Golden Gai generally attracts well-off clientele and their prices match accordingly with it being one of the most expensive places to drink in the city. Golden Gai is filled with over 200 small pubs, stalls, and karaoke bars where most are only big enough for five to seven people. Boasting the most densely packed nightlight area in the world, unique in every stall measured in inches rather than feet, Golden Gai will be a glimmer of Tokyo you will never forget and you'll look forward to having a cold-one with you in this historic place. This tour covers all food costs, 1 drink at kushikatsu and 1 drink at Golden Gai. The tour operators asks for a minimum of 2 travelers for the tour. If you are 1 traveler please contact them.

Tokyo: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour with a Guide

4. Tokyo: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour with a Guide

Delve into the heart of Tokyo on a full-day private sightseeing tour, and get the most out of the city with a guide. Customize your experience to cater to your tastes and preferences. Enjoy the company of your private guide for the entire day of sightseeing. Explore Tokyo’s high-energy central districts like Shibuya, the iconic area known for its dining, shopping, and entertainment. You can venture further into Harajuku, a neighboring district renowned for its cutting-edge street and sweet street food. Travel back in time and explore the 1300-year-old Sensō-ji temple, the oldest in the city, in the heart of the historic Asakusa district. Get a lesson in Tokyo’s ancient Buddhist history, and see the awe-inspiring Asakusa Shrine, which honors the three founders of the Sensō-ji. Walk through the traditional streets to the neighboring Ueno district, an old downtown area home to several attractions like museums, historical monuments, and the popular Ueno zoo, all found inside the sprawling 150-year-old Ueno Park. Your personalized itinerary will be planned and adapted to your preferences. Once you’ve booked, someone from the activity provider's team will be in touch, so let them know if you have any special requirements.

Sumida River: Japanese Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

5. Sumida River: Japanese Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

Enjoy the beautiful view of Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Bay on this traditional dinner boat cruise! Yakatabune is a traditional dinner boat cruise popular among locals and tourists to enjoy meals and view The boat depart from Azumabashi, located in heart of Asakusa. Form here you get onboard to the Yakatabune, traditional Japanese dinner boat cruising down the Sumida river. The boat cruise thru the city down the river to the Tokyo Bay while start serving with you a Japanese style food. At Tokyo bay, you can see a beautifully illuminated Tokyo city with the Rainbow bridge and Odaiba. we make a stop here for you to climb up the roof of the boat and enjoy the panoramic view of the City and Take memorable photos. Dinner cruise continue cruise while serving rest of the meal to the Tokyo Skytree where we make the another stop for the view and photos. after that boat return to the Azumabashi bridge where the cruise ends. Yakatabune dinner cruise comes with a full course Japanese style dinner and a free-flow of drinks including Beer, Sake, Whiskey, wine, Plum wine, tea, and various soft drinks.

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market: Seafood and Sightseeing Tour

6. Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market: Seafood and Sightseeing Tour

Learn more about Japanese views on religion on this tour, as well as getting a thorough introduction to the country's best seafood dishes at Tsukiji Market. After meeting your guide, head to a 300-year-old Buddhist temple and learn more about Japanese worship traditions.  Next, head to Tsukiji Market, the cradle of seafood in Tokyo, and the place where famous sushi chefs buy their seafood every morning. Soak up the lively atmosphere of this revered location as you wander around the various stalls. Feel free to sample some dishes from street food vendors and ask your guide for recommendations. Before lunch, pay a visit to the market's observatory and witness all the hustle and bustle from above. Finish your tour with a delicious seafood lunch. Sit down to a yummy donburi bowl at a seafood restaurant. Vegetarian options are available as well. Sip on a glass of Japanese beer or sake with your finger food or seafood bowl. This is one of the Japanese' favorite ways to enjoy Tsukiji—a cold beer with excellent seafood.

Tokyo: Traditional Performing Arts Show with Dinner

7. Tokyo: Traditional Performing Arts Show with Dinner

Experience traditional Japanese performing arts along with authentic Japanese dinner at a restaurant in Tokyo. Learn about Japanese culture and heritage through the elements of the play, decor and ambience of the restaurant as well as the food served. Watch three sessions of performing arts. The stage is set Noh style complete with a backdrop depicting an old pine tree. Choose from three different options of seats to watch the show up close.  Savor a full-course Japanese meal made of fresh ingredients and soup stock. Full-course dinner usually includes an appetizer, two seasonal platters, soup, grilled dish, rice and dessert for the day. Admire the trays and dishes that boast a history of more than 350 years in Nagasaki inherited by the restaurant from another Japanese restaurant. Finish your dinner with matcha green tea and dry sweets.

Tokyo: Practicing Zen through Tea Ceremony

8. Tokyo: Practicing Zen through Tea Ceremony

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and learn about Zen Buddhism. Enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweets as you find out more about the art of the tea ceremony from an expert. After the first ceremony, have a go for yourself with guidance from your instructor. Discover the intricate practices of the Japanese tea ceremony. Watch how your instructor prepares matcha green tea and the movements that accompany this artform. Savor traditional sweets and a cup of tea before you try to recreate the ceremony for yourself. Stay comfortable! Seats are available for guests who prefer not to sit on the floor! Learn about the specific utensils involved and about all of the different aspects of the ceremony. Find out how it's connected with Zen Buddhism and about the important role that it plays in certain parts of Japanese society.

Tokyo: Tsukiji Market Walking Tour & Rolled Sushi Class

9. Tokyo: Tsukiji Market Walking Tour & Rolled Sushi Class

Get to know seafood's impact on Japanese cuisine on a guided tour of the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market and during a sushi rolling class. Meet your guide and tour the Tsukiji Outer Fish Market and experience its lively and messy and charmingly authentic atmosphere. Follow your guide and learn interesting things about the market and about Japanese seafood cuisine. Then, continue to the cooking school and learn how to prepare some of the most typical Washoku (traditional dishes) at Japan’s largest cooking school. Prepare authentic dishes, such as rolled sushi, Temari sushi, egg omelet, and miso soup. A professional instructor will show you various cooking techniques. Finish your experience by enjoying your creations for lunch.

Tokyo Bay: Traditional Japanese Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

10. Tokyo Bay: Traditional Japanese Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

A dinner cruises on Yakatabune houseboats have a long tradition and are very popular throughout Japan, especially in Tokyo. See the nighttime skyline while enjoying a meal on the water for a one of a kind experience. The 2.5 to 3-hour cruise will usually take you from Shinagawa to Rainbow Bridge, Sumida River, Tokyo Skytree, and Odaiba. You can enjoy the panoramic views of Odaiba and Tokyo Skytree from the observatory deck on top of the boat and take memorable photographs.  On this cruise, enjoy high-quality dishes and the assistance of the friendly and helpful staff. Your dinner will consist of a 10 course meal of Japanese-style dishes, which are freshly prepared on that day. The courses include appetizers (shikidashi, vegetables, kobachi), a sashimi boat, fresh tempura, a seasonal rice dish, vegetables (konomono), salad, noodles (shime no men), and dessert. The dining room is fully air-conditioned and you can either sit at a table with chairs or at a low table over a hole in the floor.

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What people are saying about Kanto Region, Japan

Absolutely loved every minute of our food tour. Michie made us feel very welcome and gave an amazing insight into the street food around Shibuya. We learnt the history behind multiple foods, as well as learning lots about the Culture of Japan in it’s whole. We couldn’t recommend this experience enough. Thank you so much Michie for the amazing evening! Zakk and Sam :)

We had a street food tour with Haruka and Laura and it was outstanding. We loved the food we ate, learning about the history and customs, and seeing various spots! It was one of our favorite parts of our trip and our guides were extremely friendly and gracious. Definitely recommend!!!

Satoru-san is an amazing instructor! Great conversations and all around very thoughtful and carefully curated lesson for individuals with various preferences. Would highly recommend this activity to all individuals from any skill levels. Thank you Satoru-san! どうもありがとうございます

Walking directions to the boat station from the train station was a bit confusing but we found it in time. Suggest to be at the train station 30 minutes before the boat sked.

Great tour with excellent guide Norma. Some authentic places to eat and drink. Food was good quality and filling. Amazing Ramen. Recommend the tour to all.