Food, Wine & Nightlife in Tokyo

Tokyo Premium Matcha Tour (opens in a new tab)

5 h

Discover Tokyo through the deep, delicious world of matcha. Guided by a tea-loving local, you’ll explore specialty shops, cafés, and hidden corners where matcha is elevated into an art form. Throughout the tour, taste everything from pure ceremonial-grade matcha to inventive drinks and beautifully crafted matcha sweets. Along the way, your guide will share stories and insights into Japan’s tea culture—its history, rituals, and the growing appreciation for premium matcha varieties. You’ll wander through some of Tokyo’s most vibrant neighborhoods—Aoyama, Shibuya, and Shimokitazawa—each offering its own unique atmosphere and delightful discoveries. For guests who love beautiful things, your guide can also introduce you to boutique shops featuring ceramics, teaware, and artisanal utensils, perfect for taking home a meaningful piece of Japan. A flavorful and cultural journey, ideal for matcha beginners and enthusiasts alike.

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Traditional Matcha Making Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

2 h

What truly sets this experience apart is its authentic, hands-on approach led by local experts in the heart of Tokyo. Unlike typical demonstrations, this class lets you fully immerse yourself in Japanese tea culture by preparing matcha from scratch using traditional tools and techniques. The experience goes beyond just making tea—you’ll also craft delicate Japanese sweets that perfectly complement matcha’s rich, earthy flavor. With small group sizes, personalized guidance, and cultural storytelling throughout, it offers a deeper connection to Japan’s traditions. Blending education, creativity, and taste, this class delivers a memorable and interactive cultural experience that stands out from standard cooking or tea sessions.

Blind Coffee Tasting Experience in Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Located just a stone’s throw from Kappabashi kitchenware street, 8 CUPS AND A LADY offers a unique coffee tasting experience that challenges your palate. In a cozy space atop a vintage Japanese apartment, engage in a blind tasting of 5 single-origin specialty coffees. With no labels to guide you, the challenge lies in identifying each coffee's origin by taste alone. To complement your tasting journey, enjoy a selection of traditional Japanese dagashi sweets, making this experience perfect for everyone from novices to seasoned coffee lovers. * We accept only 1 group per time slot, although we may have other customers having coffees in regular menu.

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Tokyo Customizable Highlight Tour With A Licensed Private Guide (opens in a new tab)

2 4 h – 7 h

Make the most of your trip in Tokyo with an experienced professional Tokyo guide! On this tour, you can visit Tokyo's most popular tourist destinations (Tsukiji, Hamarikyu, Asakusa, Akihabara Harajuku, Omotesando, and Shibuya) in 8 hours. The plan is totally flexible so you can choose how much time to spend on each spot and which place to go based on your preferences. Most importantly, you can enjoy your time as you'd ever wish with the guide as a local friend!

Cat Cafe & Bar Private Tour in Yanaka (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

We will explore cats cafe and bar in Yanaka. Yanaka known as “Cat Town”, this downtown neighbourhood is full of all the cat souvenirs, statues, foods and, of course, stray cats your heart could desire. First, we'll go to a cat Cafe in Yanaka area. You'll have recommended full course Japanese food with all you can drink such as lemon sour, sake, umeshu, and beer. Yanaka is a central neighbourhood visited by not so many tourists. You'll meet the locals at the Cat's cafe and bar. Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 20 years old and above. Minor travelers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

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Make Traditional Onigiri Bento at a Specialty Shop in Asakusa (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

Authentic Atmosphere: Experience real Japanese heritage inside a beautifully restored 80-year-old classic house in Asakusa. Learn from Experts: Discover how to properly measure, wash, and cook delicious Japanese rice using a pressure cooker, guided by a local shop owner. Easy 3-Step Technique: Master the art of shaping onigiri with a simple method that anyone can learn—perfect for beginners! Traditional Dress-up: Try wrapping a traditional Tenugui (Japanese cotton hand towel) around your head using two traditional styles for great photo opportunities. Custom Bento Creation: Craft your personalized onigiri bento box and enjoy your home-cooked meal on-site. Seamless Communication: Conducted with visual English guide cards, flips, and translation devices to ensure full engagement and interaction.

Tokyo Ueno and Ameyoko Evening Food Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 h

All food & selected drinks are included in the price! This tour starts at 4:00pm for a reason. As the sun sets, Ameyoko transforms. The daytime market winds down while standing bars, seafood restaurants and izakayas come alive with locals finishing work and catching up over a drink. This is when the neighbourhood is at its best Every venue has been personally selected for its quality, authenticity & value. Rather than following trends or tourist hotspots, we've built this tour around places we'd happily take our own friends & family Over four relaxed hours, we'll visit around nine stops, tasting everything from Japanese fruits and sashimi, to fresh oysters, takoyaki, tempura, izakaya favourites and traditional Japanese dessert. We'll also step away from the market to visit a peaceful temple, learning about Japanese culture, Buddhism & Shinto before diving back into the energy of Ameyoko. Come hungry, you'll leave full and with a genuine appreciation for Japanese food & culture!

Tokyo Shibamata Retro Bike Tour with Lunch & Coffee (opens in a new tab)

5 h

Discover Tokyo’s nostalgic charm on a unique cycling adventure curated by byFood. Ride through the retro streets of Shibamata on a foldable bike, weaving past historic shops and traditional townscapes. Explore a serene temple rich in history before pedaling to Japan’s largest waterfront park for stunning riverside views. Along the way, savor a local lunch and unwind with a cup of coffee at a bike-friendly café, making for a perfect blend of culture, nature, and culinary delights

Japanese Food and Culture Experience Tour in Shinjuku Kabukicho (opens in a new tab)

3 h 40 min

We hope that foreign visitors to Japan will experience Japanese food and culture in depth. Through our official guide, you can enjoy a wide variety of gastronomy. 1.making nameplates with calligraphy experience First, you will learn about the Japanese alphabet and experience calligraphy. 2. We also offer a plan that allows you to visit a shrine and purchase an amulet. Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere. 3. Through a Japanese commercial batting center, visitors will be able to experience Japanese games. 4. By visiting a Japanese fish market, you can actually learn about Japanese food culture. Learn about the production area. 5. Sake drinking experience while learning about Japanese sake culture Enjoy carefully selected sake from a wide variety of Japanese sake. This tour is not recommended for wheelchair users. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend. (Alcoholic beverages must be 20 years old)

Private Photo Tour and Snapshots in Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

3 1 h – 2 h

We make your memories in Japan better. Take photos your travel memories with a high quality camera. Your choice where to take pictures. (Main:Asakusa.We can move within the time limit.ex. Ginza, Shibuya, etc.) I can take photos. solo travelers, couples, and families etc.. I can arrange, ˆIf you want to go. ex:Sky Tree, Tokyo Tower, etc…) *Admission fees isn’t include in my tour fee. *Please also bear the cost of the guide. You can choose options. we can also take you to some of the best Izakaya, cafes, and special places that only Japanese people know about. If you want to do the sushi make experience is also available. (Cancellation fee will be charged from 3 days prior to the tour.) Transportation costs for the guide are to be borne by you. request

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Ikebukuro Chinese Supermarket Tour and Local Gourmet Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

This is one of the best places in Tokyo where you can enjoy authentic Chinese food at reasonable prices. You can experience a variety of Chinese foods and taste local delicacies from various regions of China while in Japan. Also, since a supermarket is located in the same building, you can buy your favorite ingredients and seasonings as souvenirs. We hope you will enjoy Japanese and Asian culture.

Unlimited Sake Tasting Dinner Course by a Five Star Chef (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

First of all it is important for participants to understand why we are here to do private tours. Our mission is to provide a "more meaningful authentic experience" to all that signs up for our "The REAL Local Tokyo for people who do not want AVERAGE" tour. Therefore our tours are different from others since: 1. We try our very best to make this package something that is nothing alike to the other average Tokyo tours you will see on many sites. 2. We try our very best not to pick spots that are solely designed to please the eye of a tourist(i.e. something that may look typical Japanese to overseas clients may sometimes be a form of fabrication in the eye of a local) 3. We try our very best to pick spots that are not overly crowded with tourists so that participants can enjoy "quality time in a quality space" instead of quantity time in an overly packed space. *a minimum of 2 people are required for this package. The maximum amount of people we can take is 10.

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Real Flower Cake Cooking Experience in Nerima,Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

This is a quiet residential area around Toshimaen Station where the Harry Potter interactive facility “Warner Boozers Studio Tour Tokyo” is located. Using rice flour cake as a base, you can decorate the cake with lively flowers (made with anko (bean paste) squeezing). You can enjoy the experience of making a cake that will bring joy to the recipient. In the trial lesson, we will explain the process in an easy-to-understand way for those who are new to flower squeezing. The rice flour cake (sorgi) for the base will be prepared in advance by the instructor. After coloring the red bean paste with the color of your choice, you will squeeze ranunculus, ranunculus buds, and kodemari flowers. You will learn the basic posture, tools, materials, and colors of flower pressing. You will be able to take home a cake box. This popular class has been attended by a total of 750 people.

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Nihonbashi Umami Walking Tour with Traditional Japanese Cuisine (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Delve into Tokyo's culinary heritage on a walking tour in Nihonbashi, where traditional flavors come to life. Experience umami through tastings of sour ume juice, sweet wagashi from historic shops, salty hanpen, and matcha. This journey through Edo's food culture also includes visits to lacquerware and washi paper shops, enriching your understanding of Japan's seasonal culinary artistry. Enjoy fresh dashi and premium sweets while learning about the craftsmanship behind each delicacy. Perfect for food enthusiasts and culture seekers alike, this tour offers a unique look at Japan's respect for nature and flavor balance. - Taste the five basic flavors: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami - Visit three traditional wagashi shops with artisan-made sweets - Experience dashi tasting at a specialized store from the Edo period - Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Nihonbashi

Shibuya Shopping and Izakaya Tour (opens in a new tab)

3 h – 4 h

This tour offers rare and unforgettable experiences that you can only find in Japan — like shopping at Don Quijote and dining at an izakaya where you catch your own fish. We'll also help make your shopping experience smoother and introduce must-visit spots during your time in Japan. It’s a perfect way to explore the unique charm of Japanese culture through food, fun, and local discoveries. This is a private tour, so you can fully customize your experience. If there are other places you'd like to visit or shop at, we can adjust the plan to match your preferences. We’ll also introduce must-see spots in Shibuya and other areas you shouldn’t miss while you're in Tokyo. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been here before, we’ll make sure your trip feels personal and unforgettable.

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Private Tour With Local Japanese Female Guide (opens in a new tab)

7 3 h

Discover the hidden charms of Asakusa! In this tour, Japanese female guides will show you around Asakusa in kimono. With their broken English and warm smiles, you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as if you were taking a walk with friends. The slightly awkward English will allow you to experience the joy of the moment when words are understood and the fun of exchanges that will make you laugh and smile. Our tours take you not only to the standard tourist attractions but also to the hidden gems and local stores loved by the locals in order to give you a sense of the real Asakusa. For example, we will visit small izakaya (Japanese-style pubs) in back alleys, coffee shops in old buildings with a sense of history, shopping streets full of old-fashioned humanity, and other places where you can feel “everyday life in Asakusa” that are not listed in tourist guides.

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Discover the Heart of Tokyo Private tour with Romy (opens in a new tab)

6 h

Discover Tokyo's most popular and memorable sites: Tsukiji Market, the Imperial Garden, and Asakusa (Old Town). Our carefully curated tour takes you to the city's most iconic destinations, where tradition meets modernity! Your guide, who grew up near the Imperial Palace, worked at the Imperial Household Agency, and an expert on Tsukiji and Asakusa, will showcase Tokyo's must-see attractions. This tour is perfect as an orientation for first-time visitors to Japan, especially on your first day!

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Private Matcha Tea Ceremony in Asakusa (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Immerse yourself in the intricate world of Japanese tea culture with a private tea ceremony experience in Asakusa. At Chadogu Kaki Kakinuma, a renowned tea utensil shop, you'll start by purifying your hands at the tsukubai stone basin, embracing the foundational rituals of the ceremony. Enter through the nijiriguchi, a low doorway symbolizing humility, and appreciate the serene setting adorned with seasonal flowers. Savor two bowls of matcha, one prepared by the tea master paired with a delightful seasonal sweet, and then whisk your own bowl of matcha under expert guidance. This intimate session allows for an engaging Q&A, making it a perfect fit for those eager to explore Japanese traditions.

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Sushi Umiji Nihonbashi Authentic Japanese Sushi Experience (opens in a new tab)

1 h 45 min

Discover authentic Japanese sushi crafted by skilled sushi chefs. Visit a sister restaurant of a renowned sushi establishment with a distinguished Michelin-recognized background. Enjoy a memorable dining experience in an inviting setting with counter and table seating. Pair expertly prepared sushi with quality Japanese sake for a taste of Japan's rich food culture. Experience attentive hospitality and the craftsmanship behind every piece of sushi. Make your time in Nihonbashi special with an elegant Japanese dining experience.

Podcast Tour Tokyo From Market to Sushi Masterpiece (opens in a new tab)

2 h 53 min

This isn't just a food tour; it's a journey into the soul of Japan's most iconic dish. We trace the life of sushi from the chaotic, salt-scented air of the world's most famous fish market to the hushed, reverent counters of Ginza. You'll uncover the story of a 19th-century street food that became a global phenomenon, meet the artisans behind every grain of rice and sheet of seaweed, and understand the profound philosophy of craft that elevates a simple meal into a masterpiece. Prepare to see, taste, and understand sushi in a way you never have before. - A 6.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 173 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app