Adventurous Japanese
Food Tour
Explore the evening food scene around Yurakucho and Ginza on a private tour with an English-speaking guide. Visit local restaurants and discover a mix of Japanese favorites and more adventurous delicacies, including fugu and horse meat.
Explore Tokyo’s more adventurous side
Japanese cuisine goes far beyond the familiar favorites of sushi, ramen and tempura. On this private food tour, explore local restaurants around Yurakucho and Ginza and discover dishes that are widely enjoyed in Japan but may be less familiar to international visitors.
Along the way, your private English-speaking guide and local foodie will introduce you to a mix of traditional favorites and more adventurous delicacies, creating a food experience that goes beyond the usual Tokyo dining itinerary.
A different taste of Tokyo
Go beyond the usual favorites
Discover Japanese delicacies that many visitors may never otherwise try, including fugu and horse meat.
Keep the classics in the mix
Adventurous dishes are balanced with traditional Japanese favorites such as sushi and yakitori.
Visit multiple local restaurants
Move through the streets of Yurakucho and Ginza while stopping at local establishments for a variety of food tastings.
Explore with your private guide
Experience the evening with a private English-speaking guide and local foodie throughout the tour.
Tour Schedule & Add-ons
Enjoy the Adventurous Japanese Food Tour on its own, or combine it with an optional Tokyo sightseeing experience before the tour or a Japanese whisky tasting afterward.
Tokyo Custom Day Tour
Spend part of the day exploring Tokyo with a private English-speaking guide before continuing to the food tour. Choose from the available tour durations and enjoy a customizable sightseeing experience based on your interests and preferred areas of the city.
Private & Customizable · 4-Hour (Half Day) or 6-Hour
Adventurous Japanese Food Tour
A 2.5-hour private food experience through Yurakucho and Ginza, visiting local restaurants for a mix of familiar Japanese favorites and more adventurous delicacies such as fugu and horse meat.
From ¥18,500. Exact private pricing is displayed in the booking calendar according to group size.
Japanese Whisky Tasting Experience
Continue the evening at a local whisky bar in Ginza with an English-speaking guide. Taste approximately 4–5 Japanese whiskies, depending on availability, while learning about different labels, aging styles, and what distinguishes Japanese whisky.
Optional experiences are subject to availability. Select the available add-on option you prefer when booking.
Included & Not Included
Included
- Private food tastings at multiple local restaurants
- English-speaking private tour guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Whisky Tasting Experience after the food tour
- 4-Hour Tokyo Custom City Tour before the food tour
Not Included
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, available for purchase during the tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Admission fees or optional activity costs during add-ons
- Gratuities, which are optional
Good to Know
Meeting Point
Meet at Ginza Station in Tokyo. Detailed meet-up information will be provided after booking.
Tour Area
The tour generally explores Yurakucho, with Ginza used in some cases depending on the experience.
Dietary Considerations
Guests with dietary restrictions should take all necessary precautions, particularly when trying foods they have not experienced before.
Establishments with Smoking
Some establishments in Tokyo may allow smoking and this is outside our control. Guests may wish to bring a facial mask to help mitigate exposure to smoke.
Arrival & Late Entry
Although this is a private tour, the guide will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within this time, the tour will be considered cancelled.
Booking & Cancellation
- 20 days or less before the event: 25% cancellation fee
- 14 days or less before the event: 50% cancellation fee
- 7 days or less before the event: 100% cancellation fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food safe to eat?
Foods such as fugu (blowfish) and horse sashimi may seem unusual to some visitors, but Japanese restaurants have specialized in serving these foods for generations.
Guests with dietary restrictions should take all necessary precautions. Trying unfamiliar foods is at the guest’s discretion, and individual reactions may vary.
What if I’m late?
Although this is a private tour, the guide will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within this time, the tour will be considered cancelled.
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Questions
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