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Tokyo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dining experiences in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with three hidden stops, all-you-can-drink plus dinner snacks, small group, and cultural etiquette help.
Most Popular“Shohei was very knowledgeable about the area. He gave us plenty of stories about celebrities who've been to the area and interactions he's had with them.”
Watch sumo up close at Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, plus a chanko-inspired meal and optional training with former pros.
“Really enjoyable experience - one of the highlights of the trip! Must do.”
Ride a traditional yakatabune from Asakusa for a 14-dish Japanese dinner, free-flow drinks, and Tokyo Skytree and bay night views.
“Amazing Japanese cuisine allowing visitors to enjoy the food culture of Japan.”
Tokyo Bay dinner cruise on a yakatabune with sukiyaki, live shamisen music, unlimited soft drinks, and night views from an open deck.
“This was an amazing experience. Host, Karen, Musician, Hibiki, and the rest of the crew were wonderful and so accommodating. Karen was extremely friendly and helped take beautiful pictures. Hibiki played and sang for us throughoRead more”
3-hour Shinjuku izakaya crawl with dinner and drinks, including all-you-can-drink, plus local backstreets and photos.
“The food was great and the drinks were good too, but most of all, the guide was great explaining everything.And her english was excellent”
Cruise Tokyo Bay on a yakatabune with shamisen show, sukiyaki-style hot pot, soft drinks, then visit Tokyo Tower for big views.
“karen was really nice and helpful! the food was great and the view was amazing. the singing, musik and dancing was fun!”
Traditional yakatabune dinner cruise in Tokyo Bay: Skytree and Rainbow Bridge views, fresh multi-course meal, and unlimited drinks.
“The staff were so friendly and helpful as we were the only non Japanese speaking guests. The food was terrific and a lot of it.”
Make ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch in a Tokyo restaurant with bilingual chefs, small groups, broth choices, and an at-home recipe e-book.
“Great experience! Andrew and team were informative and organized…it was a lot of fun and you got a great ramen meal at the end! Now, let’s see how well I do recreating the meal at home. :-)”
Four hours in Omori, Tokyo: fold origami, make udon, cook sushi and tempura, sip matcha, and take home calligraphy.
“This was such a special experience. Take and Keioki are the most gracious of people. It was the most perfect day. The conversation was awesome and we learned so much. Taka even showed us a beautiful street lined with cherry blossom Read more”
Enjoy a small-group kaiseki dinner in Asakusa with a live geisha performance, English interpreter, and time to ask questions in Tokyo.
“Very entertaining and informative session with our Geishas. The food was challenging but it showed us a different culture as long as you keep an open mind.”
SUIGIAN in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi blends a Noh-style show, seasonal kaiseki dinner, and a photo with performers in 2–3 hours.
“The performance was beautiful and the food was excellent! We had a traditional kaisiki dinner in Kyoto in a Michelin starred restaurant and this food was much better!”
Tantra Tokyo in Roppongi: 90-minute burlesque club night with dinner, drinks, two short shows, and a photo stop.
“We loved the show, Riri was quite captivating!”
A rare geisha dance in a tatami zashiki room plus a Kyoto-style kaiseki dinner, games, conversation, and photos in Shimbashi.
“This was a wonderful experience! The Geisha are wonderful and very pretty and friendly. The meal is fantastic and tasted very fresh. Great atmosphere.”
Small-group Ueno night tour with local ramen, yakitori, sashimi, and sake, plus dinner, drinks, and a souvenir.
“Really great tour for foodies! We walked around visited places we would never hand found - fantastic food/drinks (and SO much of it!!) - we had a great night and even re visited one of the restaurants again a few days later.”
Learn nigiri at a Michelin-listed Shibuya standing sushi counter, make 10 pieces, taste 10 chef pieces, and leave with souvenir chopsticks.
“Don’t miss out on this chance for real learning and delicious food! After suiting up with sushi chef outfits, our chef and teacher taught us the deceivingly simple method for making sushi — it was hard to make our nigiri look as perfect as the master chef’s nigiri! We worked with beautiful cuts of fish…”
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