Tokyo Ginza Authentic Food Tour (Izakaya Hopping by local guide)
Overview
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Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Tokyo’s vibrant food scene. You’re not going to just tasting Japanese cuisine—you’re diving into a cultural experience designed for true food lovers.
Join our intimate, small-group tour led by a friendly, English-speaking local expert. Wander through authentic neighborhoods rarely visited by tourists, and enjoy exclusive access to hidden eateries, cozy izakayas, and family-run gems known only to locals.
・8-10 authentic Japanese dishes and 3 drinks include Sake at 3 eateries for fresh sea food , Wagyu and more ...
・Receive personalized attention on an intimate small-group tour with fluent English speaker guide
・Avoid touristy places and get into hidden gems which you barely find it .
This is not just a authentic Japanese food tour but also a chance to engage with friendly local guide and get to know what exactly Japanese culture and cuisine is .
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You should be over 21 years old .
For this tour, it is possible (with advanced notice at the time of booking) to make adjustments to support the following dietary restriction , vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc . Please keep in mind, however, that we cannot make an allergy-free or dietary restriction food guarantee since food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to Kanpai Food Tour . Also, some stops may not have a viable substitution but we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
First place of the tour , you will have mainly fresh fishes from Tsukiji Market and high quality Japanese SAKE from all over the Japan . Menu from here everyday changing depends on the what their owner get from the fish market . And we can decide how to eat these fishes such as Sashimi , Nitsuke(steam with shoyu or miso), grilled or soup . You can also order 1 cup of Sake to pairling your dishes . Guide will help whats reccomend so no worries .
Ginza Mitsukoshi
Taking pictures at the main crossing of Ginza central street behind of SEIKO clock tower .
What‘s Included
3 food stops include fresh sea food , Wagyu and more...
8-10 dishes and 4 drinks
Professional local foodie guide also a photographer
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional drinks or food
Options
Kanpai Japan Food Tours
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A genuinely great tour with an outstanding guide
Vincent L,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had already done another tour a few years ago, but I recently joined it again, and it was just as enjoyable as I remembered. What really stands out is the guide, Ryo. He is incredibly generous with his knowledge and advice. Beyond the tour itself, he shares a lot of practical tips about Japan, food culture, and how to enjoy the country properly. Some of the advice he gave me back then is still something I use every time I travel to Japan, which says a lot. The tour itself is very well designed: great izakayas, well chosen locations, and a very pleasant pace. Ryo pays real attention to group dynamics, making sure everyone feels comfortable and included. His English is excellent, clear and natural, which makes the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Overall, a high-quality food tour with a passionate and professional guide. I would absolutely recommend it, whether it’s your first time in Tokyo or not.
Excellent Tour!
Amy M,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are a foodie and you miss this tour with Rio, you will miss one of the best food experiences of your life. We dined on a variety of authentic Japanese foods, sake and beer as Rio took us to the hidden gems of of Tokyo. We plan to take this tour again during our next visit.
Dining experience of a lifetime in Tokyo
lindamcdonald2015,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an experience that should be enjoyed by all Foodies. Our guide Ryo hand selected each location for the delicacies that they served & their history. You are not just taken to a restaurant & fed, you are guided there with a history lesson & a story of the owners & their dreams. Ryo gave us our 1st lesson in the proper way to eat Sushi to maximize its flavor & pair it with Saki, at Tsukiji Mottainai Project Uoharu. The Nigiri was served as Art & each bite exquisite. Our next stop was Osaka Yakiniku for organ meat cooked table side Hibachi. Ryo knowledge of how to eat each piece & when to enhance with which sauce, took each slice to a higher level. We finished our evening at Ginza Karin. The young female Proprietor has created a little gem, hand selecting all products served & always on a search for unique Saki’s to pair with it. Every dish is created fresh daily with an ever moving menu. She will be a force to be reckoned with in the food industry for years to come. None of our experience would have happened without the research, knowledge & passion put in by our guide Ryo. He is greeted with respect by each owner who appreciate his passion for food & care he gives his clients. We had the best food experience of our lives last night & will be forever grateful that Ryo was our guide.
Personalized experience with an experienced guide 10/10
paolodD1641CB,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great insight into the variety of the food scene in Ginza, our thanks to Ryo and his choice of izakaya staff for a great experience.
Highly recommended food tour by Ryo!
splotyon,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent food tour with Ryo tonight. We thoroughly enjoyed sampling the food and sake from the three different out of the way places we visited. This is more than a food tour. Ryo guided us through the history and customs behind Japanese food giving us some insight into Japanese culture and cuisine. This was a memorable experience and we highly recommend Ryo’s food tour.
Must do foodie tour
ruthlD1523QS,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic food experience for us (husband and me). Ryo, our foodie tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the local food in the Ginza area. We would not have discovered the restaurants that we visited if left to our own devices. We would also not have heard the stories about the restaurants or the chefs. Ryo was super friendly and engaging ( and takes great photos!) We were very grateful for his list of recommended restaurants. I only wish we did this tour at the start of our stay in Tokyo instead of towards the end as we only got to one of his recommendations (best Udon noodles I have had!) This is a tour to put on your 'to do' list for sure. (Photos taken by Ryo).
Izakaya dining
Robyn L,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely way to explore izakaya in Ginza and have a delicious dinner along the way. Ryo was great company and chose great venues.
Good food, good sake, good fun
Ashley B,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing food tour! You have to book it! Ryo is so much fun and knows his Japanese food. Everything we tried was delicious or 'oishii'! We learnt a lot about food in Tokyo and he even had recommendations for dishes and places to try outside of Tokyo as we are travelling around a bit.
Ginza food tour
Nicosta,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryo was not only an amazing guide but also a great conversationalist and dinner companion. His knowledge of the Tokyo food scene is unparalleled. Thank you Ryo from all of us.
BEST food tour of our Japan trip!
bex rock,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re considering a food tour, please book this one!!! This was by far the biggest highlight of our Tokyo leg of Japan. Ryo is incredibly kind, fun, knowledgeable and generous as a guide (and now friend!). We spent an entire evening with him on a private food tour, walking around Ginza and trying foods we never would have ordered or known about as British tourists! He took us to restaurants that aren’t open to public/tourists so we could really experience eating like a local. We’re huge foodies so loved picking his brain about Japanese cuisine and even got some home cooking tips! Ryo, thank you so much for a fabulous evening. Our conversations and fun evening really left a print on our hearts and we will remember it forever! Look forward to one day when our paths cross again. Thank you so much.
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