Discover the culinary heart of Tokyo on this 3-hour daytime food tour through Nihombashi, a historic neighborhood steeped in Japan’s food traditions. Visit seven carefully selected food stops to taste essential Japanese ingredients like dashi soup stock and regional snacks, enjoy a fresh seasonal lunch featuring local flavors, and experience a wagashi master crafting traditional Japanese sweets paired with matcha green tea.
Tour Highlights
Seven Delicious Food Stops
Explore Nihombashi’s culinary heritage with tastings at carefully selected stops throughout the district
Essential Japanese Ingredients
Learn about and taste dashi soup stock, regional snacks, eel sushi, and flavors from around Japan
Fresh Seasonal Lunch
Enjoy a local lunch featuring Japan’s freshest ingredients and authentic regional flavors
Wagashi Master Experience
Watch a skilled artisan craft traditional Japanese sweets, followed by matcha green tea
Itinerary
Meeting Time Frame
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point in Nihombashi. Specific location details are provided by email after booking.
Unveiling the Past
Begin your culinary journey through Nihombashi’s rich food heritage and discover the stories behind Japan’s most essential ingredients.
Hidden Treasures of Tradition
Visit multiple food stops to taste regional specialties, dashi preparations, and traditional Japanese snacks from across the country.
A Culinary Journey Through Time
Sit down for a fresh seasonal lunch featuring authentic local ingredients and flavors that define Japanese cuisine.
Unforgettable Discoveries Await
Watch a wagashi master craft beautiful traditional Japanese sweets by hand, then savor them with freshly prepared matcha green tea.
What’s Included
Included
- Variety of dishes at multiple food stops
- 1 complimentary drink
- Local Japanese lunch with seasonal ingredients
- Regional food tastings from around Japan
- Wagashi tasting with matcha green tea
- Expert English-speaking local guide
Not Included
- Gratuity
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Additional drinks or food beyond what is included
- Hotel pick-up (can be arranged for an additional charge)
Pricing
Adults (13+)
from ¥25,300
Full price per person
Children (3–12 years)
from ¥12,650
50% of adult price
Babies & Toddlers (0–2 years)
Free
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour can be adapted for wheelchair users. After you book, you’ll get a confirmation email — reply to it with details about your wheelchair (motorized or manual) and its dimensions, and the team will adjust the route and food stops to work for you.
With advance notice, the tour can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, no-seafood, no-pork, and pescatarian diets. Allergy-free or dietary-specific meals can’t be fully guaranteed since food is prepared in third-party kitchens, but the team will do their best to find alternatives at different stops.
This tour involves a moderate amount of walking over three hours with multiple stops throughout the Nihombashi district. Comfortable footwear is recommended. If you use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns, reply to your booking confirmation email and the team will adjust the route.
Tours start promptly at the scheduled time with a 5-minute grace period. After that, the tour departs and refunds are not available for missed tours. If you think you might be running late, plan to arrive early.
The Flavors of Japan Daytime Tour runs Monday through Saturday. Check the booking page for current availability.
