Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku - Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s busiest areas, can be overwhelming with its endless options and crowds. Hidden local gems are often missed—tucked away from the guidebooks and hard to find without Japanese.
Join our food tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award and discover three beloved local spots, guided by a a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy incredible food and gain insights into Japanese cuisine and Shinjuku’s complex layout.
We begin at a hidden sushi restaurant, where a skilled Itamae prepares fresh, beautiful sushi before your eyes. Next, we head to a Yakiniku spot near Shinjuku West or Kabuki-cho to grill mouthwatering Wagyu beef on traditional Japanese BBQ stoves.
As we stroll through neon-lit Kabuki-cho, the tour wraps up at a local snack bar or cozy bar, with dessert or a drink to finish. You’ll leave full, happy, and with a deeper appreciation of Tokyo’s culinary scene.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
This tour may visit places where smoking is not prohibited. Please note that we may not be able to change the tour venues in this case.
If you would like a vegetarian course, please request in advance (by the day before). We are unable to provide a vegetarian course upon request on the day of the tour.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, 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‘s Included
Japanese dessert or an alcohol drink
Full Wagyu beef Japanese BBQ dinner (Vegetarian menu available)
Photos during a tour
2 drinks (alcohol is also available)
3.5 hours with a MagicalTrip's Certificated Guide
8 pieces of seasonal Omakase nigiri sushi (Vegetarian menu available)
What To Expect
Shinjuku
Once you meet your guide, our culinary journey begins at an authentic sushi haven.
Omoide Yokocho
Here, you can opt for the Omakase style (the chef's choices), entrusting the seasoned sushi chef to serve you the season's finest creations. Navigating Shinjuku's bustling streets, filled with people, restaurants, accommodations, and attractions, finding an authentic Japanese eatery can be a challenge, even for locals.
Options
No Food Preference
Vegetarian Course
Vegetarian Course: ※Not suitable for vegans or gluten-free diet. If you have any food allergies, please mention in your special note.
Reviews
1,028 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Foodie tour shinjuku
Nancy S,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing food, great guide, wonderful evening Naoki was so informative and fun - he was like touring around with a local friend Gave us some history and god information plus tips on other spots that we might like
Didn't live up to my expectations based on other reviews
Arman N,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
2.00I had high expectations for this tour as my first one after arriving in Tokyo the day before, but I wasn't impressed. Our tour guide was certainly nice, but in summary we met just outside Omoide Yokocho (the small alleys where a lot of izakayas are located that only seat about 5-10 people) and then walked a few blocks away to a sushi restaurant on a higher floor in a building. It was ok, but I we had a while to go before the next reservation. Our guide took us by the Kabukicho (Godzilla head is there), and then we went inside that tower to just see a boy band perform and walk upstairs to pass by all the arcade games...something cool to see, but a waste of time in my opinion considering this was a tour focused on food. We could have done an izakaya or something similar for a quick bite of something else as an in-between stop. Finally we went to the wagyu restaurant, another place that was on a higher level of a building (very common in Tokyo, nothing wrong with that)...but the portion size was disappointing, especially thinking about the price I paid for the tour. You can see in the photo that this was all the meat we received for 4 people to share...so basically one of each kind of meat. As a guy, I could have easily ate all of that myself. During this time our guide didn't really speak much with us, we were split into 1 group of 4 and another of 3, so we basically chatted amongst ourselves. At the end of this tour the group I was sitting with all agreed that we didn't get as much food as we had hoped for, and we went out to find some more wagyu beef in the area. The reviews seem very positive for this tour, hence why I booked it, so I was surprised that our experience just wasn't as good, nor was the price I paid worth it.
Awesome experience
Opal R,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Your guide was knowledgeable and wonderful. Food was excellent and the entire tour was very organized and informative. Highly recommended
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LeeEtte Q,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Yuki is a great host and tour guide. He was fun and knowledgeable about the history and area. We enjoyed the tour and the food was great.
Unique and fun tour of Shinjuku!
SarayuSharma,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an excellent walking and food tour and our guide Yuki was exceptional! A great guide and very knowledgeable who made sure we had a fun time in Shinjuku! Would highly recommend Yuki and this tour to whoever is visiting Tokyo anytime and if you need both vegetarian and non vegetarian options in one tour. The tour ending at an all you can eat candy bar was the highlight for us! So unique! Also appreciate Yuki’s colleague Miki who accompanied us and ensured we had a great time too! Wishing Miki good luck for her future tour guide assignments!
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