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Tokyo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dinner 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“This experience was so worth it. The bars we went to were great, the food was amazing. Kuki was an amazing tour guide. He gave knowledge and insight into the colourful and vibrant area of Omoide Yokocho”
Watch sumo up close at Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, plus a chanko-inspired meal and optional training with former pros.
“they were all extremely nice i had to go by myself due to someone canceling since I had something else planned later and they were still very nice about it and gave me a great show and experience. that is an extreme workout and they are awesome athletes I would definitely recommend it to anyone…”
Ride a traditional yakatabune from Asakusa for a 14-dish Japanese dinner, free-flow drinks, and Tokyo Skytree and bay night views.
“The activity is a really good way to try many different traditional Japanese foods. We have a fantastic time during the cruise, and was helped a little by a sweet older Japanese couple next to us. The drinks selection is also very large and there is no hesitation in providing additional drinks. Only negative is…”
Tokyo Bay dinner cruise on a yakatabune with sukiyaki, live shamisen music, unlimited soft drinks, and night views from an open deck.
“From start to finish the stuff, we’re very professional. The food was exceptional. And the entertainment was fabulous. I have no complaints! I would highly recommend this to any of my friends!”
3-hour Shinjuku izakaya crawl with dinner and drinks, including all-you-can-drink, plus local backstreets and photos.
“Haruma is an amazing person. Super smart and an excellent tour guide”
Cruise Tokyo Bay on a yakatabune with shamisen show, sukiyaki-style hot pot, soft drinks, then visit Tokyo Tower for big views.
“This was a great activity with a lot of variety and a good chance to enjoy some night-time views of Tokyo. The food was delicious, the performances were very enjoyable, and I really appreciated our host, Yoyo, and would hope you have the chance to have her guide your boat trip!”
Traditional yakatabune dinner cruise in Tokyo Bay: Skytree and Rainbow Bridge views, fresh multi-course meal, and unlimited drinks.
“nonstop good food . The description did not say the tour was only in Japanese . The enthusiasm was infectious though.”
Enjoy a small-group kaiseki dinner in Asakusa with a live geisha performance, English interpreter, and time to ask questions in Tokyo.
“Great experience with a dinner and performance with geisha. It was nice talking (thru translation) to them and playing fun games.”
SUIGIAN in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi blends a Noh-style show, seasonal kaiseki dinner, and a photo with performers in 2–3 hours.
“I loved ALL! Great food (in Europe only available in Michelin restaurants), incredible performance by Geishas, and excellent service and people working there and amazing interior with Japanese history! Great thank you to all and the owner for a heart which is beating there!!!! Exceeded my expectations by far!!!❤️”
Tantra Tokyo in Roppongi: 90-minute burlesque club night with dinner, drinks, two short shows, and a photo stop.
“So it’s a 15min show twice in a nightclub with dinner in between. Don’t expect a full 1.5hour show.”
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.”
Tokyo Ryogoku sumo dinner with retired wrestlers: live English show, interactive mini-bouts, and sukiyaki/chanko meal plus dessert.
“My brother and I enjoyed this tour! The sumo wrestlers are so strong and so gentle! All of the audiences including myself laughed so much! You will not regret it. If you do, I will be so surprised..”
Enjoy Kyoto-style kaiseki and live Tokyo geisha dance at BENITSUYA in Shinbashi, with traditional games and a modern Japanese setting.
“Very overpriced. The Geishas were lovely and entertaining but the meal was very average and we felt slightly rushed with a very strict 1.5 hour schedule.”
Tokyo Wednesday dinner: organic low-gluten Japanese food, drinks, and English-friendly hosts for real chats in a small group.
“This is an incredible way to immediately break the ice in Tokyo and get to know both local Japanese people and other travellers. The hosts are warm, welcoming and friendly people. It became a gateway to many more authentic Japanese experiences because of the hosts' wealth of knowledge and eagerness to share.”
Join a small-group 8-course wagyu and craft sake tasting in Shinjuku, with an English guide explaining how pairings work.
“It was amazing we had an amazing time. Chizuru made us feel welcome and told us many facts about wagu and sake and we and an amazing night. It was a highlight of our trip we would recommend to any one!!”
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