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Shinjuku Stories

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Shinjuku Stories

What you can expect

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Support local

Every stop on this tour keeps money in the hands of the families, cooks and market traders.

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Original tours

Every route is curated hand-in-hand with our local tastemakers, not a template licensed from another operator.

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More tastings

There's more tastings on our experiences than any other food tours, offering a proper introduction to Tokyo's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Tokyo, Japan

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Tastings

15+ tastings

Language

English

Days of the week

Everyday

Group size

Small group up to 8 guests

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Transport

Walking tour with 7-8 stops

Included

  • More tastings than any other Tokyo food tour
  • Smallest group size in Tokyo
  • Led by Tokyo tastemaker guides
  • Bottled water and other drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Field archive

Tokyo

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Tokyo

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Route notes

Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.

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Tajimaya Coffee in Shinjuku is a cozy cafe known for its expertly brewed coffee and serene ambiance, offering a respite from the bustling streets of Tokyo.

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Omoide Yokocho, also known as Memory Lane, is a vibrant and nostalgic spot in Shinjuku, Tokyo, where visitors can experience the charm of post-war Japan through its narrow alleys filled with over 80 tiny eateries.

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Nestled in the bustling district of Shinjuku, Shimonya offers a casual dining experience that embraces Tokyo's love for traditional yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

You’ll try

Pork neck skewerGrilled chicken thighGrilled Japanese pepper

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Yanbaru main store in Shinjuku offers an authentic taste of Okinawan cuisine, a rarity outside of Japan’s southernmost prefecture.

You’ll try

Okinawa pork bellyOkinawa sweet potato croquetteSea grapes saladOkinawa bitter melon

Shinjuku Stories

Field notes

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Included

More tastings than any other Tokyo food tour, Smallest group size in Tokyo, Led by Tokyo tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.

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Not included

Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.

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Meeting point

Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.

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Good to know

Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

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Dietary honesty

Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.

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Cancellation

Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.

Meeting point

Where the tour starts (and ends).

Start

Tajimaya Coffee

1-chōme-2-6 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

Reviews

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