Food, Wine & Nightlife in Tokyo

Explore the streets of Tokyo during an evening food walking tour with an expert guide. You'll sample yakitori accompanied by two drinks and enjoy 6-8 food tastings plus dessert at three popular and traditional venues. Start amid Yurakucho's rustic charm, continue on to modern Ginza, and finish your 3-hour tour among a maze of local eateries in Shimbashi.

This night walk around Asakusa is perfect for travelers who want to discover hidden spots that are off the usual tourist trail. You'll travel with a guide, so you won't have to worry about getting lost. Discover secret spots that locals love, taste local cuisine, and learn about Japanese culture. You'll see beautiful sites lit up at night such as Senso-ji Temple, and also have the unique experience of going to a baseball batting center.

With the world's highest number of bars per square meter, Tokyo's Shinjuku Golden Gai neighbourhood is a must-visit for travellers with a vibrant spirit. This 2.5-hour walking tour of Shinjuku Golden Gai showcases the best bars, restaurants, and food stalls the compact enclave has to offer. Feast on four Japanese dishes, including Tonkotsu Ramen, and char grilled chicken, and delve into the area's rich history with your guide. Small-group tour limited to 12 people.

Get a taste of Japanese food and culture during this 3-hour walking tour of Tokyo's Shibuya district. Escape the tourist hordes as you eat like a Japanese local, sampling favorites like 'takoyaki' (octopus balls), 'okonomiyaki' (savory egg pancakes), Kobe beef skewers and more in the area's off-the-beaten path eateries and hangouts. Toast your adventure, and new friends, with an included glass of beer, 'shochu' (rice liquor) or soft drinks.

Sit down for dinner with a sumo wrestler during this unique activity in Asakusa. Enjoy the opportunity to dine with one of Japan's celebrated athletes, a rare chance that even many local residents never get. Engage in conversation with the sumo champion, asking any questions you may have about their lives, their training and their diets. Dig in to a chanko (hot pot) dinner, a traditional sumo wrestler's dinner consisting of vegetables and big chunks of meat and fish, all cooked at the table.

Follow a knowledgeable guide through the world's largest fish market on this 5.5-hour food tour of east Tokyo. Start with a stroll around Tsukiji Market and taste specialty foods and drinks such as Japanese omelettes, fresh oysters and sushi, fried fish cakes, sake and tea - enough for lunch. Then continue on to the Asakusa district to sample sweets at a traditional cafe. You will experience Japanese culture through its food, just like the locals do.

Prepare to have your mind blown during this 5-hour excursion combining a ticket to Tokyo's Robot Cabaret Show and included dinner at a modern 'izakaya'. Dine at a pub-style restaurant offering a wide variety of Japanese cuisine. Then enjoy a variety show showcasing everything from robotic monsters to ninjas, neon-clad dancers, and high-energy music.

Take a look at the LGBT scene in Tokyo with a local guide on this small-group evening walking tour. In a group of no more than six people, you'll dig beneath the surface of the city to find Tokyo's LGBT-friendly neighborhoods, bars, restaurants, and even bookshops. Learn about past cultural and social issues for the community, and the developments that account for the thriving social scene you can find in Tokyo today. Dinner and two drinks are included through the tour.

Go out for an evening of fanciful Tokyo entertainment that includes a robot show and dinner at a restaurant with an 'Alice In Wonderland' theme. You may feel that you slipped down the rabbit hole when you enter the Robot Cabaret Show where neon-lit performers dance to a techno beat. Watch a campy show with dinosaurs, ninjas, taiko drummers and costumed dancing ladies put on a dazzling 60-minute performance. Before or after the show, dine in a festively decorated restaurant that recreates iconic scenes from 'Alice In Wonderland.'

Immerse yourself in Japan's kawaii (cute) culture - and pleasure your palate in the meantime - on a 3-hour food tour of Harajuku and Omotesando in Tokyo. On this small-group walking tour, limited to eight people, you'll explore the back streets of the districts, stopping to sample creative pastries, vibrant candy and local specialties. Six food samples, including lunch, are included on this family-friendly experience.

Spend a night out in Tokyo where you take in an energetic robot show and have dinner at a Kyoto-themed izakaya restaurant. The one-hour robot cabaret show features a glitzy performance by costumed dancing ladies, taiko drummers, dinosaurs, ninjas and robots, all twirling around amid colorful lighting, lasers and techno music. Before or after the show, dine on a variety of small plates at a casual local restaurant with small plates known as izakaya (think tapas). The restaurant has Showa Era-decor from To-ji Temple in Kyoto.

Shinjuku is known for its great restaurants and bars. On this action-packed evening tour, you'll explore Shinjuku's highlights, and taste delicious food and drink along the way. With its many narrow side streets, it can be easy to get lost, but you won't have to worry about navigating as a guide will lead the way. Try yakitori (skewered vegetables), Sake, Japanese whiskey, fresh fish, and vegetables as you visit Shinjuku's hidden gems.

Feel like a Japanese local during this 2-hour visit to two 'Izakayas' (Japanese pubs) in Tokyo's bustling Ginza district. Ditch your guidebook and let a Japanese local guide navigate you inside the closed-off world of these typical neighborhood pubs. With your guide's help, you'll order some tasty dishes off the non-English menu, grab a few beers, and soak up the unique atmosphere of these authentic Japanese establishment few foreigners ever see. One drink and two dishes, or two drinks and one dish are included.

Take a closer look at the fascinating world of sushi, extending from the ocean to your plate, during this 4-hour sushi-making class and a visit to the world-famous Tsukiji fish market. Tour the world's largest seafood market with a guide as you explore how fish is caught, distributed and sold. Then turn your attention to sushi-making, learning to prepare nigiri sushi with the help of a sushi master. Finish your experience by enjoying your creations for lunch.

Combine the eclectic entertainment of a robot cabaret show with dining at an authentic Japanese restaurant in Shinjuku. At Tokyo's Robot Restaurant, you'll be mesmerized by an extravaganza of flashing neon lights and techno music while dancing girls join female robots, dinosaurs, pandas and ninjas on stage. You'll dine on tofu and sukiyaki with selected black beef wagyu or Kobe beef. Start with either dinner or the show, depending on option selected at booking.

Combine the cultural delights and delectable bites of Tokyo on this 3-hour food tour of Japan's capital. Accompanied by a guide, delve into the culinary scene of the city by visiting several popular bars and restaurants. Sample local specialties like succulent grilled meat skewers, sweet cakes and refreshing sake. Deepen your knowledge of Japanese culinary and cultural traditions and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour limited to 12 people.

Sample the raucous nightlife and good times found in Asakusa during this 3-hour nighttime food and drink crawl. This historic area may draw hordes of tourists during the day, but after dark it's a true locals' hangout, ensuring you an authentic nocturnal adventure. Raise a glass with some of Japan's famous 'salary-men' as you enjoy craft beer, sake, and a variety of Japanese 'izakaya' (pub) foods. One included drink per restaurant, plus a local guide and food tasting ensure the party keeps going.

If you are new to the city and don't speak Japanese, finding Tokyo's best bars (with the signs written in kanji) can be tricky. The guided nighttime tour of Shibuya takes you to three izakaya-style bars that you'd be unlikely to find alone. Enjoy a drink and local dish at each while you soak up the local atmosphere.

Take a fascinating 'deep dive' into Japanese seafood cuisine during this 3-hour combination walking tour of Tsukiji Outer Fish Market and cooking class. Shop for the freshest ingredients amidst the labyrinth-style aisles of Tsukiji Outer Fish Market, showcasing everything from sushi-grade tuna to octopus tentacles. Then head to the largest gourmet cooking school in Asia as you learn to prepare traditional-style 'washoku' food items like sushi and a Japanese omelet. An English-speaking guide, transport, cooking ingredients and tools and lunch with a beverage are all included.

Enjoy the perfect sushi-lover's experience during this 4.5-hour visit to the world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market, followed by a sushi-making class led by master instructor and lunch. Get lost in the labyrinth of seafood stalls with your guide at the world's largest seafood market, then head to your cooking workshop, where you'll learn to make sushi favorites including rolls and nigiri alongside your class of Tokyo locals. Your combined Tsukiji and sushi-making class also includes subway transport to the market.