What to do and see in Shinjuku, Kanto: The Best Food Tours

- Taste a variety of great food samplings as we explore non-touristy part of Asakusa, Tokyo. Visit 4+ local food vendors with more than 100 years of history in Asakusa. - Learn and practice authentic Japanese eating style and eat like a local at a local standing sushi bar and soba restaurant. - Discover other parts of Asakusa outside of your guidebook. Connect with local business owners to learn the history and local culture.

Inclusions: Full Size Lunch Tastings at 5+ vendors, Sake Tasting

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Tired of tourist crowds and busy areas? Discover local food and history at a quaint market area, Yanaka. Relax and enjoy a course of authentic Japanese food with a great atmosphere. - 5+ tastings, bites & sips enough for a full-size lunch at traditional eateries to experience the Japanese food culture. - The great quaint atmosphere at Yanaka neighborhood to learn its rich culture and history, different from other parts of Tokyo. You will also see temples in the area. - Unique shopping opportunities at locally owned vendors to feel Shitamachi (Japanese small downtown) experiences.

Inclusions: Full Lunch Food Tastings at 6+ vendors

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-Start your night food and barhoping journey- At night, the busy streets in Asakusa transforms into a bar hopping food & drink adventure. We will take you through hidden food and drink spots near Kaminari Gate and show you local favorites in Nakamise shopping street for you. -Get Asakusa Local Street Food through Nakamise Shopping Street!- After drinking, head off to some local favorite and historically significant locations and enjoy a hearty Japanese meal engrained in Japanese food culture that will leave you satisfied! -Grab a fortune and Let's drink!- Grab a drink at Hoppy Street like a local, and head off to Kamiya Bar, the oldest existing bar in Tokyo. You can enjoy the famous "Denki Bran", a STRONG cocktail. Your guide may also take you to the mysterious Ninja Bar! Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: 1 drink, Tour Photos, 3 hours with a local guide, Hopping various local places with a local guide

Exclusions: Please bring cash for the food and drinks after the first bar. Probably you will spend around ¥3,000-¥4,000.

-Try the classic Japanese foods in Shinjuku! You will head to the first restaurant on your tour. It is located at the lively east exit area in Shinjuku. In this area where numerous restaurants, accommodation facilities, sightseeing spots and restaurants can be found, there stands a Japanese restaurant, which even local people can hardly find. -Help yourselves with copious amounts of Wagyu! In the second restaurant, you will be able to grill your own Wagyu with a custom made Shichirin (Japanese barbecue grill). -For dessert, enjoy the atmosphere and taste of Japan at the cafe in Shinjuku Once your stomach is full, have a dessert at a quiet cafe. Let's take a break with an artisan Gelato, in a cozy store in the middle of the bustling city of Shinjuku. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: Sushi set, Wagyu Beef Japanese BBQ set and 1 dessert or Takoyaki plate included, Tour photos, 3 hours with a local guide

Exclusions: Additional foods and drinks (available for purchase)

Let's go for bar-hopping in Golden Gai district in Shinjuku with our unique GuruGuru guides! Shinjuku is the central area in Tokyo and you can enjoy drinking until midnight. If you like Japanese local Izakaya bars, you can't miss out on the Golden Gai district! Our GuruGuru guides will introduce you to 2 select places (from the 200 miniature Izakaya bars). Let's explore Shinjuku's drinkers paradise together!

Inclusions: Nibbles & Finger food x 4 dishes., 4 drinks.

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Private Customized Walking Tours combine Tokyo’s must-see sights with hidden gems. Morning, afternoon and evening start times available. Choose your tour length; 4 to 8 hours. Our ethos is ‘like-a-local’. This is a culturally immersive walking tour, meaning that you will travel around Tokyo on foot and using the excellent public transport system….like a local! Throughout the tour you will learn about Japan’s culture, customs, history and local way of life. Feeling hungry? We’ll get you eating like a local too! Your tour is flexible and will be paced to your speed and requirements. Specialist topics of interests can all be covered; architecture, religion, politics, street art, general history, WW2 history, food, instagramable highlights, pop/movie/anime culture. Ideal for people with limited time, or those who want a comprehensive overview of Tokyo prior to exploring further on their own. Simply indicate your interests and enjoy an itinerary specific to you.

Inclusions: Hotel meet-up and drop-off, Professional guide, Children aged 11 years and under are free of charge - just tell us they are coming!

Exclusions: Public transportation (subway) costs are excluded. You will need to purchase a travel pass., Food and drinks, Please note that tours with hotel pick-ups, are still walking tours. Travel is on the subway

-Enjoy organic farm food in an old Japanese house- The farm food plate includes more than six menus that change every day, and comes with the freshest vegetable that can be found during the season. All of the vegetables used here are organic, and you can enjoy a moment of peace with the great taste of “wa” (Japanese style). -Try vegan ramen- We will visit a ramen restaurant that serves their original, incredibly delicious vegan ramen. -Finish the vegan food tour with Japanese sweets!- After having some great food, we will head to a nice teahouse and have Japanese traditional tea, as well as Japanese sweets. Shimokitazawa is a very relaxed district with lots of nice cafes around, and the atmosphere is perfect for a stroll after we've finished the food tour. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: Full Dinner (Organic farm food plate, Vegan ramen, Japanese traditional sweets)

Exclusions: Transportation fee

Welcome to Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo's most competitive Ramen district. After meeting your guide, you will learn the history and the types of different Ramen. Your first stop will be where the original Tsukemen was invented. With a wooden, vintage interior; this ramen restaurant a must-visit for all Ramen lovers. Enjoy a classic bowl of what started all and learn how ramen is engrained in Japanese culture from your local guide. A rising star in the Ramen industry is uniquely crafted ramen. Your second stop will be a relatively new ramen spot. Here, you can enjoy new types of ramen. Pick what you are interested. Don't worry, you will not be disappointed! After a break, your final stop will be a local favortite for Tonkotsu ramen. Created from boiling pork bones, this savory bowl is starting to become the "4th" ramen after Shoyu, Shio and Miso. We will visit a local, yet popular Tonkotsu Ramen place in the busy city of Ikebukuro.

Inclusions: Tour photos, 3 bowls of Ramen (two half-sized, one full-sized. Enough for a full meal).

Exclusions: Additional purchases of food and drinks (including toppings or larger portions)

-Start your journey from Sensoji temple with Rickshaw ride!- This tour will start with riding rickshaw(Jinrikisha) which used to be a common transportation ride in Edo era in Japan. This short ride will take you to a small exploration in Asakusa area. We will turn our step into the main spot in Asakusa, Senso-ji temple, exploring the Nakamise Street that has 300-year history and sample street food. -Enjoy a local favorite, Monjya-yaki in the backstreets of Asakusa- we'll stop by a favorite monjyayaki (a local dish made with seasoned flour and many other ingredients) place in the backstreets of Asakusa, along Hoppy Street. There, your guide will instruct you on how to cook monjayaki, and you can enjoy eating it with everyone else in the group tour. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Inclusions: Okonomiyaki or Monjayaki(Savory Japanese pancake) + 1 drink, A Rickshaw ride (If rain, it can be replaced with Ninja Experience), Some food samplings (Japanese snacks and sweets), Tour photos, 3 hours with a local guide

Exclusions: Additional food/drinks

Enjoy classic Japanese experience at our selected restaurants. Local food & drinks as we journey through Tokyo’s busiest area in Shinjuku. - 7+ mouth-watering Japanese food tastings, enough for a full dinner meal, served from three selected restaurants. - Drinks to taste great Izakaya style dinner. You may also choose your drinks (Beer, Sake & other drinks). Non-alcoholic beverage also available. - Explore Shinjuku visiting famous must-see spots as well as hidden gems. Enjoy unique views of Tokyo’s neon town, Kabukicho. Please let us know if you have any food restrictions beforehand.

Inclusions: 7+ Japanese Izakaya Food Course Meal, Two Drinks of your choice

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