Flavours of Tokyo: A Journey Through Time - Small Group Food Tour
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5 hours 30 minutes
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This 5.5 hours tour takes you on a journey through time, through food! Spanning three geographical districts of Tokyo and three periods of time this food tour covers the foundation of Japanese food and cooking (the Edo period), the most popular present-day foods in Japan and finishes in the future with some fusion twists on traditional flavours. Visit Nihonbashi, Ginza / Tokyo Station and Akihabara. Enjoy 14 Japanese food tastings. Come hungry!
You will need to be able to walk at a reasonable pace in a group environment and should expect to walk about 6.5 km or 4 miles in total over the 5.5 hours. You will also need to be able to walk up and down a large of number of stairs at subway stations. If you are not able to meet the walking requirement, the small group tour is not suitable for you, please contact us to change to a private tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You will be granted a full refund (excluding booking and administration charges) if you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance of your tour. You will be granted a 50% refund (excluding booking and administration charges) if you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (167 and 49 hours) in advance of your tour. There are no refunds if you cancel with 48 hours or less notice. There are no refunds if you do not turn up for the tour or if you are late for the tour.
You will need to be able to walk at a reasonable pace in a group environment and should expect to walk about 6.5 km or 4 miles in total over the 5.5 hours. You will also need to be able to walk up and down a large of number of stairs at subway stations. If you are not able to meet the walking requirement, the small group tour is not suitable for you, please contact us to change to a private tour.
What To Expect
Nihonbashi
Starting in Nihonbashi, in the past, we will look at key ingredients and flavours that underpin Japanese food. We will learn about Dashi, the stock that forms the base of many Japanese dishes. We will focus in on two key ingredients; Katsuobushi and Kelp. From there we will enjoy some traditional Japanese snacks that have been eaten for generations. Satsuma-age (fried fish cake), Amazake (a healthy fermented rice drink), Imo Kenpi (sweet potato chips) and Daifuku (glutinous rice mochi with a sweet filling). All of the shops that we have chosen have been carefully curated. All are over 100 years old, several date back to the Edo period itself!
Nihonbashi Bridge
Nihonbashi Bridge
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Flavours of Tokyo: A Journey Through Time - Small Group Food Tour
What‘s Included
Yakitori. Tempura Soba. Tamagoyaki. Fruits Sando
Dashi. Katsuobushi. Kombu. Satsuma-age. Amazake. Imo Kenpi. Daifuku or Dorayaki. Pokemon Taiyaki. Matcha (green tea) bubble tea or ice-cream
Lemon Sour (Japanese alcoholic drink)
The costs of transport used during the tour are payable by yourself. We take two short subway rides.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
157 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tokyo in a day!
T B,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yasu was such a lovely guide. He was very thoughtful in choosing locations to visit in Tokyo for us. He shared wonderful historical information which we loved. He was extremely knowledgeable and very kind. His love for Tokyo showed! Having him meet us at your hotel and return us to our hotel eliminated any type of worry trying to navigate Tokyo on our own! It was an amazing 5 hour private tour. I’d highly recommend booking a private guided tour with Yasu.
Best ever
Mely0998,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew is thebideal guide for this tour. His knowledge experience and dedication was incredible. He never rushed, get ready for a long day full of experiences.
Tokyo food tour
W5671FFrolandh,Apr 4, 2026
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5.00Really excellent. Yuma was a great guide who knew so much and was very personable company. I would highly recommend this tour.
Highly recommend
Travel02681462990,Mar 21, 2026
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5.00Amazing food tour! Our tour guide Yasu was great. Very knowledge about the areas, food, and culture
Brilliant day of food, history and scenic touring
iloveholsBondi,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic day we had with Miko! She had carefully planned a really interesting day - taking us to quality, local food businesses - treasures way beyond the scope of what the ubiquitous instagram folk are recommending - we were treated like guests and got to try so many interesting foods - Im still enjoying some of the packaged delicacies I bought home -
Amazing tour that was the highlight of our stay in Tokyo. Fabulous and delicious food.
Brain Family Oz,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous tour. Our group of 3 friends did this tour whilst in Tokyo and it was a highlight of our 5 days in the city. Our guide Miko was fantastic - knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Japanese food. The tour was in 3 stages taking us from food of the past, to food of the present and ending with food of the future. Each stage was in a different area of Tokyo. We tried so many different types of foods that we would never have found on our own. Everything we tasted was absolutely delicious. You certainly will not need dinner after this tour! I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone in Tokyo who wants to learn a little more about the history of Japanese food or those who simply love food.
Great experience for our whole family
alvincB9990EF,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent food tour with Yasu. Our ten year old daughter said it was the best food tour she's ever been on!
4 hour walking tour
Seaside17636679839,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, Yasu is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and very friendly. Absolutely loved the tour, learnt so much about Tokyo and Japan.
Invitation to Japanese culture through food.
M7100CL ,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very refreshing to be introduced to the past (Nihonbashi), present (Tokyo Station) and future (Akihabara) of Tokyo on a food tour. I also really enjoyed the simple and easy-to-understand explanation of the guide MIKO, and the food selection at each store, which I don't even know about. The four guests were pro-Japanese, very friendly and knew Japan well. Thank you very much for letting me experience it. MIKO-san has been a guide for about two years, and I thought his knowledge was really amazing.
A delicious trip through time
elaine gin l,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed this very detailed and delicious food tour. Our very kind and expert guide Miko traveled with us through time introducing to us some key components of Japanese food ways. We learned so much.
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