Retro Shibuya Food Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This hidden gem nightlife tour will show you a side of Shibuya that tourists never see. Step back into history, and visit spots and have experiences that locals have enjoyed for decades! Visit drinking and dining stalls that are hiding in plain sight. Learn about the culture of Tachinomi bars where diners snack on local seasonal dishes and drink with friends and coworkers. Try some of the best local Ramen at a favorite shop that has stood the test of time–serving local fans for over 60 years! And have a dessert experience that you will never forget. Your inner child will have so much fun on our last dessert stop, but we can’t tell you much here as we don’t want to spoil the surprise.

Please note: due to legal restrictions at some of our stops on this tour- all members of your group must be 20 years old or older.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Adults 20 years old and above only

Karaoke After Party available

For solo travelers, please email us

Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.

Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Gluten-Free friendly

Not recommended for Vegans

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Dessert

Local food tastings

Local English speaking guide

3 complimentary ranging from drinks beer, local sake, and other beverages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Transportation costs

Additional drinks or food

What To Expect

Let's meet here! Join us on this 3-hour tour of the back streets & hidden spots in Shibuya.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Get insights into local life and Japanese culture from your local English speaking guide.

2 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Retro Shibuya Food Tour

Reviews

4.90

31 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Historical Shibuya
KJ5208,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed our tour of Retro Shibuya. Our guide was knowledgeable about the history of the area we visited. Seeing how some of the history is preserved in the food and design of the area gives you an appreciation of the culture. We especially enjoyed walking the historic hidden alleyways.
What a great tour around Shibuya.
Clive H,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wesley did a fab job showing us the more traditional food scene. It’s quite a compact tour so you don’t walk too far . Which means you spend more time learning about the area and eating, or drinking. We liked that. The Ramen stop was particularly good and we ended up the night in a very traditional bar about the size on my garden shed ! Excellent .
Best tour
W5638VSjima,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour best tour guide and great food. Loved the tour. Very fun experience. Loved it. !!!!!!!!! Loved walking through the traditional areas.
Jane Knows Retro Shibuya
mojave hixon,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jane was absolutely stellar. She has an in depth view and consortium of knowledge which really gave us a distinct understanding of the retro food scene in and around Shibuya. Would highly recommend. The amount of food is immense and the drinks were steady. All the goods I swear.
Fantastic Experience
ryderp311,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had Jane and she was fantastic! We learned so much about Shibuya and Japanese culture in general. Great food and drinks as well!
Jane was great!
125coltonj,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
She was very informed of the history and brought us to amazing spots! She brought us to a cute Ramen spot and knew so many little spots while walking!
Josh and Jacob were...
Julia D,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Josh and Jacob were terrific guides. They gave us so much interesting historical facts as well as delicious gems around Shibuya.
Tokyo food tour with Serena from Arigato Travel
OnAir32878517187,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
BEST FOOD TOUR EVER WITH SERENA FROM ARIGATO TRAVEL. My husband, teenage daughter and I did the Tokyo food tour. Serena had tremendous knowledge of Japanese culture and the foods there and she was extremely informative. Plus they accommodated my daughter’s multiple allergies. If that’s not enough, she was also one of the most delightful people I’ve ever met. Definitely go on this tour and use Serena!!!
Retro food tour
J9078NTtimb,
Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with a knowledgeable and fun guide. Around the sights and foods of Shibuya. Would definitely recommend. :-)
Wonderful evening in Shibuya!
Judd L,
Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great evening with Josh in Shibuya. He took us places the locals do not know about. We learned a lot. We ate a lot. We laughed a lot. Thank you Arigato travel.