Tokyo Food & Market Day Tour
About This Tour
Dive deep into Tokyo's incredible food scene on this gastronomic adventure through the city's most vibrant markets, street food districts, and local eateries. Experience Tokyo the way locals do, through its food! From the world's largest fish market to hidden ramen alleys and traditional sweets shops, this tour is a feast for all your senses.
Tour Highlights
- Tsukiji Outer Market - Sample ultra-fresh sushi, grilled seafood, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet), and seasonal delicacies at the world's most famous fish market
- Authentic Ramen Experience - Visit a renowned ramen shop and learn about the different regional styles while enjoying a steaming bowl of Japan's soul food
- Traditional Sweets in Asakusa - Try ningyo-yaki (doll-shaped cakes), fresh mochi, and other traditional Japanese sweets along Nakamise shopping street
- Depachika Food Hall - Explore the incredible basement food halls of a major department store, featuring exquisite bento boxes, wagyu beef, and seasonal specialties
- Yakitori & Izakaya Culture - Experience Tokyo's after-work food culture with grilled skewers and small plates at a local izakaya (Japanese pub)
- Matcha & Wagashi Tasting - Savor authentic green tea paired with beautiful seasonal Japanese sweets
- Historic Food Districts - Walk through Yanaka Ginza and other old Tokyo neighborhoods where traditional food culture thrives
Detailed Sample Itinerary
09:00 AM : Pick-up from hotel in Tokyo
09:30 AM : Tsukiji Outer Market exploration (arrive early for best selection), sample fresh sushi and sashimi at standing sushi bars, try grilled seafood skewers, tamagoyaki (sweet egg omelet), and seasonal specialties, browse through dried seafood shops and kitchenware stores, meet vendors and learn about seasonal fish
11:15 AM : Visit traditional Japanese tea shop for matcha tasting paired with wagashi (seasonal sweets), learn about tea ceremony basics and wagashi artistry
12:30 PM : Authentic ramen lunch at acclaimed local shop, driver takes you to highly-rated ramen restaurant known for specific regional style (Hakata tonkotsu, Tokyo shoyu, or Sapporo miso), learn about ramen culture and how to properly enjoy your bowl
Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Nakamise Street food tasting, visit Tokyo's oldest temple then explore Nakamise shopping street trying traditional snacks: ningyo-yaki (small cakes shaped like dolls), freshly made senbei (rice crackers), melonpan, age-manju (fried sweet buns)
Depachika (department store basement) food hall tour at Mitsukoshi or Takashimaya, marvel at pristine displays of wagyu beef, seasonal fruits (¥10,000 melons!), exquisite bento boxes, observe the artistry of Japanese food presentation, optional purchases of gourmet souvenirs
Yanaka Ginza old Tokyo neighborhood walk, stroll this charming retro shopping street with local bakeries, croquette shops, sake stores, try fresh menchi-katsu (fried meat patty) or other street snacks, experience authentic local Tokyo atmosphere
Final stop: Traditional izakaya or yakitori shop for early dinner/snacks, sample grilled skewers, Japanese tapas, and local sake or beer, wrap up the food adventure with classic Tokyo after-work food culture
Drop-off to Hotel
What's Included
- Private vehicle with professional English-speaking driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Tokyo
- Fuel, tolls, and parking fees
- Food tastings at Tsukiji Market (sushi, tamagoyaki, grilled seafood - approximately ¥3,000 value)
- Matcha and wagashi tasting
- Ramen lunch at authentic local shop
- Nakamise street food samples (ningyo-yaki, senbei, melonpan)
- Yakitori/izakaya samples
- Bottled water throughout the day
- Expert food recommendations and cultural insights
What's NOT Included
- Additional food purchases beyond included tastings (budget ¥2,000-3,000 for extra snacks if desired)
- Depachika purchases (optional gourmet shopping)
- Alcoholic beverages (sake, beer at izakaya - approximately ¥500-1,000 per drink)
- Senso-ji Temple donation (optional)
- Personal shopping
- Tour guide (English-speaking food guide available for additional ¥25,000 - highly recommended for deeper cultural insights)
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes (will walk 8-10km throughout the day)
- Camera for incredible food photography
- Appetite! Come hungry - this is a food-intensive tour
- Cash (many small vendors and traditional shops don't accept cards)
- Shopping bags for any food purchases
- Light jacket or layers (markets and food halls can have varying temperatures)
- Hand sanitizer or wet wipes
- Respect for food etiquette (don't waste food, try everything offered)
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