Tokyo After 5 Experience

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Duration: 3.5 hours

Overview

Forget wasting your precious time getting stuck in awkward 'Lost In Translation' moments. Join a local guide on this Tokyo tour to experience the capital's busy, but oh so friendly and compact charms by night.

Highlights

  • Make like a local and savour legendary, iconic Tokyo flavours and dishes
  • Devour yakitori (skewered BBQ chicken) at local establishment in Yurakucho area
  • Enjoy Monja-yaki in the neighbourhood where it originated -MonjaTown (Tsukishima)
  • Visit a confectionery shop and learn about wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet that changes with the season
  • Experience the clash of decades in the nostalgic atmosphere of modern, downtown Tokyo

Included

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Guided food tour through hidden local spots in Tokyo
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Local English-speaking guide
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Public transportation (2 subway tickets)
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Three local food tastings: yakitori, monja-yaki, and wagashi
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Two local drinks: sake, beer, or soft drink
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Hands-on Monja-yaki and yakitori experience
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Meet local chefs and explore Tokyo’s neighborhood food culture

Excluded

Excluded
Additional drink (more sake, beer or soft drinks)
Excluded
Tips/gratuities for your guide

Important information

Where do we meet?

Mitsukoshi Ginza, in front of statue of Lion, 4 Chome-6-16 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

Where does the tour end?

Tokyo Metro Ginza Station

What is the duration of the tour?

3.5 hours

What is the group size of this tour?

The maximum number of people on this tour will be 8 passengers.

What If I have Particular Dietary Requirements?

Vegetarian, Vegan, or Gluten Free options are not available on this tour.

What is legal age to drink alcohol in Japan?

Legal age for drinking alcohol in Japan is 20 years old. Customers under 20 will be served non-alcoholic drinks only.

What if I can't find my guide?

If you have any issues on the day of your tour, please call +81 70 1771 5588.

Can I cancel my tour?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity.

Highlights

More information

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
  • All the bars, restaurants you visit on your tour are 100% owned and run by locals.
  • Engage with Local Food Culture: This isn’t just a food tour—it’s your chance to explore Tokyo’s hidden culinary world, from yakitori izakayas in narrow alleys to dishes locals love but tourists rarely discover. These are the kinds of places where the grill master knows every regular, and you’ll feel like part of the neighborhood within minutes.

    We’ll explore food the way Tokyoites do—by grazing through the city: tasting, chatting, laughing, and learning. You’ll meet the people behind the counter, hear their stories, and get hands-on with comfort dishes like Monja-yaki and grilled skewers. The goal is not just to eat—but to experience.

    We’ll kick off at the Depachika, the basement food floor of a department store. Explore a world of colorfully arranged dishes—from everyday side dishes to luxurious treats—and marvel at Japanese, Western, and Chinese desserts. Learn about Wagashi, seasonal Japanese sweets made from rice and red beans, inspired by nature’s forms. You’ll choose one Wagashi to try!

    We may stop by Itoya, a beautifully curated stationery store founded in 1904, where Japan’s rich paper culture continues to thrive. Then we head to Tsukishima's “Monja Street”, home of Monja-yaki, Tokyo’s sizzling comfort food. Watch it grilled before your eyes, chat with the cook, and eat it fresh off the griddle with a metal spatula—just like the locals do.

    Afterward, we return to Yurakucho where smoky skewers and cold beer await. We’ll enjoy a drink of sake or a local beer, then sample yakitori at one of the many local restaurants. Each shop has its own secret “tare” sauce and grilling style. You’ll get a chance to talk with yakitori chefs, learn about their craft, and even try making your own skewer. They pride themselves on sourcing quality meats and perfecting the smoky-charred balance.

    You’re not just tasting food—you’re stepping into the rhythm of Tokyo life.

    Your tour ends here, but your night doesn’t have to. Ask your guide for hidden bar tips or a karaoke spot to keep the fun going—or let them help you get back.

  • Please note that this itinerary is subject to change. As most of the shops we visit are small, family-owned businesses, they sometimes unexpectedly close or alter their hours for the day. In such a case, we'll visit other nearby bar or restaurants that keep with the theme and essence of the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.