Small Group Tokyo Food Tour - A Journey Through Time Through Food | 5 hours 30 minutes

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Small Group Tokyo Food Tour - A Journey Through Time Through Food
2 Adults x $176.00
$352.00
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$352.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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.

Overview

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! You will need to be able to walk at a reasonable pace in a group environment and should expect to walk about 6.5 km or 4 miles in total over the 5.5 hours. You will also need to be able to walk up and down a large of number of stairs at subway stations. If you are not able to meet the walking requirement, the small group tour is not suitable for you, please contact us to change to a private tour.

Itinerary

  • Nihonbashi

    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!

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Nihonbashi Bridge (Pass By)

    Nihonbashi Bridge

  • Fukutoku Shrine

    Fukutoku Shrine: Discover the differences between Shrines and Temples. Learn how to cleanse your spirit and pray at a shrine.

    10 minutes

  • Ginza

    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).

    1 hour 10 minutes

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    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).

    1 hour 10 minutes

  • Tokyo International Forum

    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

    Kitte Building

    10 minutes

  • Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba

    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

    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

    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

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You will be granted a full refund (excluding booking and administration charges) if you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance of your tour. You will be granted a 50% refund (excluding booking and administration charges) if you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (167 and 49 hours) in advance of your tour. There are no refunds if you cancel with 48 hours or less notice. There are no refunds if you do not turn up for the tour or if you are late for the tour.
  • You will need to be able to walk at a reasonable pace in a group environment and should expect to walk about 6.5 km or 4 miles in total over the 5.5 hours. You will also need to be able to walk up and down a large of number of stairs at subway stations. If you are not able to meet the walking requirement, the small group tour is not suitable for you, please contact us to change to a private tour.

Non Refundable

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.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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The tour and our guide,...

Published on May, 2025

The tour and our guide, Yasu were fantastic. You get a great overview of the history of Japan and how food inserted itself into or emerged from different time periods. Was highly enjoyable and considering the length, it wasn't that much walking - but you still get to travel to a variety of neighbourhoods in Tokyo.

A brilliant day out in Tokyo

Published on Apr, 2025

A fantastic tour. Miko expertly guided us through old, present and future Tokyo giving many interesting historical facts. We tried many different and delicious foods and had so much fun. I thoroughly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to learn about Tokyo, Japan in general and its fascinating food.

We had a great time...

Published on Apr, 2025

We had a great time navigating through past, current and future. The food was amazing and above all Keiko and fellow tour participants Cory, Andie and Josh were great. We went to food spots that we would have never thought of visiting and most likely would have never found on our own. Keiko was very experienced, knowledgeable and just the sweetest person. We just had a great time!

Tokyo Food Tour - Wonderful experience

Published on Apr, 2025

My experience was with the Hello! Tokyo Private Food tour. My guide was Yasu. This was an absolutely fantastic experience and I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a tour of Tokyo in general. The locations on the tour were fantastic choices, several of which we would not have found or thought about without the tour. Yasu was kind, conversational, casual, and happy to answer our many curious questions about all kinds of topics, not just food. Yasu also gave us recommendations and pointers for our stay in Tokyo after the tour based on our existing schedule, which was extremely kind! Highly, highly recommend this group.

Great Tour!

Published on Apr, 2025

Yasu was very professional, knowledgeable, and courteous with our Journey Through Time Through Food tour. I would definitely book another tour with Yasu. Thanks for the great time!

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