Tokyo Food Tours
Tokyo eats best in its small bars and alleys: yakitori in Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho, izakaya in Shibuya and street snacks around Senso-ji in Asakusa. Below are the most booked Tokyo food tours, compared.
Top-rated food tours in Tokyo
The best food tours to book in Tokyo
The most booked food tours in Tokyo, compared. Most visit four small eateries in one neighbourhood and replace dinner.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinjuku Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries | 3 hours | 4.9 (3,984) | The most booked | Check availability |
| Shinjuku Food Tour: 15 Dishes and 3 Drinks | 3 hours | 4.8 (507) | Drinks included | Check availability |
| Shibuya Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries | 3 hours | 4.8 (340) | Shibuya | Check availability |
| Asakusa Food Tour: 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries | 3 hours | 4.8 (127) | Old Tokyo | Check availability |
| Asakusa Food Tour: 12 Dishes and 3 Drinks | 2.5 hours | 4.9 (79) | Asakusa with drinks | Check availability |
Our pick: the Shinjuku Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries, rated 4.9 from 3,984 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in November 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
Which Tokyo food tour to pick
First time in Tokyo? The Shinjuku food tour is the most booked, with nearly 4,000 reviews: yakitori, ramen and izakaya dishes in the tiny bars of Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai, places that are hard to walk into alone. Pick the 15 dishes and 3 drinks version if you want beer, sake or a highball included. The Shibuya tour covers the busy centre of young Tokyo, and the Asakusa tours eat their way around old Tokyo near Senso-ji temple.
The neighbourhoods, compared
Shinjuku: alleys and izakaya
Omoide Yokocho, also called Memory Lane, is a row of smoky yakitori stalls by the station’s west exit, with a few seats each. Golden Gai, on the other side, is a grid of around 200 tiny bars. Many have a cover charge or mostly serve regulars, which is where a guide helps most. Expect skewers, gyoza, a bowl of ramen and a drink or two.
Shibuya: modern Tokyo
The Shibuya tour starts near the famous crossing and moves through the small streets behind it, with izakaya dishes, sushi and sweets. Good if you are staying in Shibuya or want younger, busier Tokyo.
Asakusa: old Tokyo
Asakusa is the old merchant district around Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple. Food here is more traditional: tempura, monja and okonomiyaki, sweet snacks from the Nakamise street and quiet local bars. A good pick if you have already done Shinjuku or want a calmer evening.
What you eat
Most tours serve 12 to 15 small dishes across four places, which is a full dinner. Typical dishes are yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), gyoza, ramen, sashimi or sushi, tamagoyaki (rolled omelette), karaage (fried chicken) and a sweet at the end. The exact stops change with the guide and the night.
Good to know
- Timing: most tours start in the early evening and last about three hours. Book your first or second night, then use what you learn for the rest of the trip.
- Come hungry: skip a big lunch.
- Diets: many dishes use fish stock or soy. Tell the tour about allergies or vegetarian needs when booking.
- Cash: the food is covered on the tour, but carry yen for anything extra.
- Busy seasons: late March to early April and November fill up weeks ahead.
Want to cook? See sushi making classes in Tokyo. Travelling on to Kyoto and Osaka? See Kyoto food tours and Osaka food tours, or the Japan overview.
FAQ about Tokyo Food Tours
Frequently asked questions
What is the best food tour in Tokyo?
The Shinjuku food tour with 13 dishes at 4 eateries is the most booked, rated 4.9 from nearly 4,000 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Which Tokyo neighbourhood is best for a food tour?
Shinjuku for izakaya and yakitori alleys, Shibuya for modern Tokyo, and Asakusa for traditional street snacks near Senso-ji.
How long is a Tokyo food tour?
About two and a half to three hours, usually in the evening, with enough food for dinner.
Are drinks included on Tokyo food tours?
Some tours include three drinks such as beer, sake or highballs; others charge drinks separately. Check the listing.
Is a Tokyo food tour worth it?
For most first time visitors, yes. Many of the best small bars are hard to enter without Japanese, and a guide orders, explains and books the seats. It also replaces dinner.
What time do Tokyo food tours start?
Most start in the early evening. A few run at lunchtime. Check the listing for times.
Is Golden Gai on the Shinjuku food tour?
Most Shinjuku tours walk through Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai. Check the itinerary on the listing, as stops vary by night.