Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries
Overview
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3 hours
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Join this Shinjuku Food tour, led by a knowledgeable local guide, and uncover the hidden dining spots that most tourists overlook.
Our expert guides are deeply immersed in Shinjuku’s vibrant foodie scene, taking you to authentic eateries where locals savor their daily soul food. But this tour isn’t just about food—it’s a journey through history, culture, and the heart of Shinjuku, sprinkled with plenty of laughs along the way.
Discover a unique perspective of Shinjuku as you explore its culinary treasures while connecting with its rich traditions and stories.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
City Walking & Culture Tour
Professional Expert Guide
Food and Drinks
Gratuity (optional)
What To Expect
Shinjuku
Shinjuku is home to over 10,000 restaurants and is one of the world’s busiest station. Its vibrant streets offer everything from luxury shopping to lively nightlife making it a must-visit destination.
Kabukicho
We will visit Kabukicho, one of Tokyo's largest entertainment districts. We will visit a local restaurant in this area
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Shinjuku: Food Tour – 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries
Reviews
462 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wouldn't recommend for intense foodies or those with a seafood/fish allergy.
laurendF2931JG,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00My family loves food tours, but this isn't one we would recommend to everyone. We like a food tour that shows us places and foods we couldn't find on our own as tourists and gives us deep insight into local food culture. I can't say this one did that. The food was good, but most of the dishes we were having on our own all week. The guide was a nice guy, but he wasn't very charismatic and we felt like the actual "tour" part of the night was kind of corny. The biggest problem with the tour was for our guest with a seafood and fish allergy. I contacted the tour company beforehand to ask how the tour would be for someone with these limitations. They told me there was one stop at a seafood restaurant where she couldn't have anything, but she could eat everything at the other stops. It's partially my fault for not checking the order of the stops, but the seafood stop was first and the second spot was a couple of bites of katsu, so the person with the allergy only had a couple of bites of food 2 hours into the tour. That would have been really useful information as we showed up hungry. The third stop has some dishes with seafood and the fourth stop was dessert. Overall, I wouldn't recommend for someone with a seafood/fish allergy. I also wouldn't recommend for intense foodies who like a really unique food tour. But as a basic introduction to Japanese cuisine, it does the trick!
Not recommended for elderly people
jamestP8752QP,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The guide walked very fast, so I could barely hear his explanations of the cityscape as we moved. He only talked to the people walking in front of him, so an elderly person like me with bad legs couldn't enjoy the tour.
Good food and sightseeing
roddym,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Agathe on our tour. Combined the varied food with plenty of sights and stories in Shinjuku. Happy to recommend.
Agat was great and the food was amazing
236ortalz,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was great. Agat is the best tour guide I have ever had. I will tell my freinds about her. Tnx for the tour. It was a blesse
A nice night out
orm873,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very nice atmosphere but not too local experience, still had a great time. Good value for money and nice stories about shinjuku area
Agathe
katherinemK9573XT,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Agathe was fabulous. Very friendly and knowledgeable. There was a lot to see and hear on our interesting food tour. Thank you
Great food & tour guide
minnesotagirl19,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dai was our tour guide and he was fantastic! Super knowledgeable, shared information about the Shinjuku area in addition to the food, and had perfect English. This was our last night in Japan, and Dai was by far our best tour guide we had on the whole trip. There was a variety of food options. We were definitely full by the end of the tour.
Great tour
larrylee3,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Naruto was amazing. Je is very knowledgable and speaks impeccable English. Hsving lived or worked in many countries gives Naruto a deep understanding of culture. The food on the tour was terrific. The 7 or so vearieties of sashimi was extraordinary - fresh and and quite filling. Since I didn't drink the alcohol I can't comment first hand but the group seemed to enjoy the drinks. Naruto spoke knowingly about Shinjuko and took us to a narrow alley and a stret where the Yakuza reigned. I highly recommend this tour and Naruto as the guide,
Good guide, doubtful food.
Rolf P,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide was very knowledgeable and guided well in fluent English. But I wasn't impressed with the food that was served. Several of the dishes felt simple and cheap, no real hit. However, the guide nevertheless lifted the experience of the tour.
Shinjuku local food tour
JPKanjee,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Agate was a fantastic and informative tour guide. We had a lovely time. Would definitely recommend doing the tour and getting a local sample of Japanese cuisine.
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