The 10 Best Food Tours in Koto, Kanto

Little known even to many Japanese people, Sunamachi Ginza is one of the best local shopping streets and street food paradise in Tokyo. The shops of Sunamachi are mainly family-run businesses and each has maintained its own unique flavor for more than 60 years. On this 3.5-hour walking tour, meet local vendors, sample delicious dishes and drinks, and learn all about Japanese culinary culture and feel the nostalgic local atmosphere. Meet up with your friendly local guide at Kinshicho Station with an empty stomach and take a bus to Sunamachi Ginza area. Taste some foods which are made with passed down family recipes. Try Tempura which is lightly battered, deep-fried seafood or vegetable, Inari Sushi which is Sushi rice wrapped with sweeten fried tofu, Yakitori which is grilled chicken skewers, Oden hot pot and Japanese Sake and so on. For the dessert, have some Japanese tea and sweets. Listen to the histories and stories behind each stores and find your favorite Japanese food.

Inclusions: Food tasting (Tempura, Inari sushi, Yakitori, Minced cutlet, hot pot, Japanese tea etc), Local and professional guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Extra food and drink, Other personal expenses

Explore both Toyosu and Tsukiji fish market in 3.5-hour with a friendly local guide. Tsukiji Inner(wholesale) Market, the world’s largest fish market has been relocated to Toyosu in 2018, leaving the outer(retail) market behind. Because of this, the huge inner wholesale area and consumer outer area are in two different locations. Experience both modern and nostalgic market and learn about the local culinary culture and taste the best foods! Meet up with your local guide at Shijo-mae station(Toyosu) and your guide will help you walk around modern Toyosu wholesale building and then take you to small family-run shops in Tsukiji, selling the best quality foods, drinks, kitchen utensils, etc.. You get to enjoy some of the free samples(Japanese green tea, Dashi soup etc..) while listening the histories and stories behind them along with the menu below. This tour includes; 1. Japanese omelet 2. Fried fish cake 3. Fresh Tuna sashimi 4. Sake 5. Sushi at a local Sushi restaurant

Inclusions: Local professional guide, Transportation fee between markets., Japanese omelette, fried fish cake, fresh tuna, a cup of Japanese tea, a cup of sake, sushi, samples, Walking and cultural tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Food and drinks not on the menu

This 2.5 hour Adventurous Food Tour (Private) is not for the faint of heart. Instead of your usual sushi, ramen and curry, taste some of Japan's most notorious delicacies, such as blowfish (fugu), horse sashimi, and other foods you may not be able to try outside of Japan.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Japanese food tasting, Local guide, Private tour, Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions

In this 2.5 hour food tour, embark on a memorable food adventure with a small group guided by an English-speaking tour guide and, most importantly, a local foodie. Guests will weave through the crowded streets of Shimbashi (or Ginza in some cases), and visit restaurants serving local delicacies that are not for the weak-stomached, such as blowfish (fugu), horse meat, and more, along with traditional foods such as sushi and yakitori.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Japanese food tasting, Local guide, Small group tour, Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions, Food and drinks (available for purchase)

In this tour, you can experience Tokyo sightseeing and cooking and eating Tokyo's local food monjayaki by yourself. A nationally qualified guide will give a detailed explanation of the history of Asakusa, the scenery of Tokyo seen from Sky Tree, and how to make Monjayaki.You can also make Japanese-style yakisoba yourself and enjoy teppanyaki on an iron plate. This tour is a private tour using public transport. Enjoy Tokyo at the pace of your group! The displayed tour price does not include the monjayaki price. The average price for monjayaki is 1500-3000 yen per person. Including hotel pickup in Tokyo 23 wards. For more tour details, check the inclusions, what to expect section at the bottom of this page.

Inclusions: English speaking professional guide, Private tour, Pick up in Tokyo 23 wards, Public transportation to/from (customers and guides)

Exclusions: Food and drinks（customers）, Admisson fee(customers and guides) Tokyo Skytree 2820 yen/person , Admisson fee(customers and guides) Kiyosumi Teien 150 yen/person

This is an exclusive opportunity to visit the private trade area of the new Toyosu Fish Market with professional master sushi chef. He has been a regular buyer in Tokyo for over 50 years. You can watch and observe how he starts his day at his sushi restaurant. Learn how this sushi chef checks for fresh and good ingredients everyday. After the market, while the chef prepares the best seasonal omakase sushi lunch back at his restaurant, our guide will show you the old Tsukiji Fish Market and the nearby fashion area in Ginza. Itinerary: - Toyosu Fish Market with by car - Explore Toyosu Fish Market (Please ask for permission from the chef to take photos. This is a working area where tourists are usually not allowed to enter.) - Tour of Old Tsukiji Fish Market, Tsukiji Hoganji Temple, and Kabuki Theatre Museum - Sushi omakase lunch prepared by the master chef

Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, Exclusive entrance to Toyosu Fish Market , Guided tour around Tsukiji

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In 2018, the Japanese government moved its main fish market from Tsukiji to Toyosu. Since then, all seafood in Tokyo is beeing traded at Toyosu Fish Market. But still, the Tsukiji "outer" market remains in the same place with so many shops and restaraunts still active. On this tour, we'll explore these two biggest fish markets in half-a-day. Toyosu fish maket is mainly the place for fisherman and wholesellers to trade seafood. It is interesting to see how they trade and work at the market. Toyosu is not the perfect place for people who would like to sample fresh seafood and snacks. That is the reason why we are also visiting Tsukiji fish market.

Inclusions: Tuna auction at Toyosu Fish Market, Some food samplings at Toyosu and Tsukiji Market, Transfortation during the tour, Full breakfast (Seafood) at Tsukiji Market

Exclusions: Additional foods and drinks (Available for purchase)

An early morning private tour of Toyosu Market and Tsukiji Outer Market guided by an experienced tour guide licensed by the government. In this tour, you will meet at the Yurikamome Line Market Station, observe the tuna auctions at Toyosu Market, etc., move to Tsukiji using public transport, and stroll around the outside market. Enjoy the two old and new fish markets from early morning. As an option, you can also meet up at the hotel. We recommend using a taxi from the hotel. Public transportation is available if the hotel is near Toyosu. Let's enjoy the morning fish market together!

Inclusions: Guide fee

Exclusions: Transportation expenses (for participants and guides)

Eat and shop like a Japanese local and immerse yourself in this food-themed trip inside both of Tokyo’s two famous fish markets, Toyosu and Tsukiji. Quite possibly the best places to get a sense of Japanese culinary culture! Meet up with your guide at your hotel or Toyosu Market where you will experience the energy and excitement of the early morning tuna auction. With all this walking, you learn about the market’s history and why many of Japan’s top chefs visit daily to pick up the freshest-quality ingredients. Luckily, you’ll be able to sample a tasty assortment of Japanese foodstuffs like sushi, Japanese omelettes, tea, sake, fried fish cakes, and fresh oysters to help fuel your exploration. After the tour, you can stay in the market to enjoy the rest of your breakfast or lunch at your leisure. Note*1: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Free Photos, Licensed Local Guide, Sample range of Japanese food as you go: Japanese omelette, fried fish cake, fresh tuna, Dashi, Hotel Pick up and Drop off

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Private Vehicle, Other personal expenses

You can visit two fish markets the new one, in the clean and high-tech facility and the old one where you can enjoy street food. If you are big fans of sushi, the guide can give you some recommendations.

Inclusions: Gratuities

Exclusions: Private transportation, Snacks, Lunch