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Tokyo by Night: Japanese Food Tour

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Location: Tokyo, Japan
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                                3 hours (approx.)

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Savor some amazing Japanese dishes while experiencing local nightlife on this food tour in Tokyo. Delving into the city’s nighttime culinary scene, you’ll visit several popular street food vendors, bars and restaurants to indulge in local favorites such as grilled meat skewers, tempura-style hot plates, sweet cakes and sake. All tastings and necessary public transport are included, and you’ll learn a ton about Japanese food and culture from your expert local guide.

This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Highlights

3-hour walking tour of Tokyo’s nighttime food scene, with all tastings included
Visit several street food vendors, bars and restaurants that few visitors know about
Try local favorites such as yakitori, monjayaki and taiyaki
Wash your food down with a refreshing beer or sake
Learn about Tokyo’s culinary scene from your expert local guide
Small-group tour limited to 12 people ensures a more personalized experience

Special Offer

Book prior to May 31, 2013 and travel before September 30 2013, and save 25% on the recommended retail price!

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Local market

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What You Can Expect

Tokyo by Night: Japanese Food Tour

Meet your local guide at the Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Building in the evening to begin your tour of Tokyo’s bustling nighttime food scene. You'll walk from place to place and also take public transport. All tastings and one drink (beer or sake) are included, so indulge away!

You’ll feel like a local as you stroll through the city and visit several popular street food vendors, starting in Yakitori Alley near Yurakucho. This area is full of casual bar-style restaurants and is known as the birthplace of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) -- a favorite local appetizer.

As many businessmen and women do after 5pm, you’ll enjoy some sake or beer and sample yakitori. Pair your savory dish with the restaurant’s special sauce.

Next, head to Tsukishima to visit Monja Street, where monjayaki (pan-fried batter with various finely chopped ingredients) is said to have originated. Often compared to okonomiyaki (savory pancake), this dish is similar to tempura. Watch your food being prepared, chat with the cook, and devour your fresh monjayaki hot plate in true local style: using a small metal spatula to cut it into pieces and then digging in with chopsticks right from the grill.

Finish your food tastings with a sweet treat: taiyaki. Translated as ‘grilled carp,’ this popular local dessert is actually a cake stuffed with sweetened red beans.

Throughout your Tokyo food tour, your guide will explain the history of Japanese food and tell you interesting facts about the places you visit, also sharing with you personal experiences and food-related traditions. End your tour at a local pub for some more drinks (own expense), where you’re welcome to stay or return to the starting point with your guide. Your guide can also recommend other cool, off-the-grid local bars or lively karaoke joints to continue the fun.

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Cathy S

5 star rating: Highly Recommended June 2013

After only 24 hours in Tokyo we were feeling rather intimidated by the city and this tour was just what we needed- it gave us an insight into Tokyo city life, an intro to Japanese food and culture, some delicious food to try and altogether an experience we would not have been able to get on our own- thank you!

JOHN G
USA

4 star rating: Recommended June 2013

Great fun and great people doing the tour. Yakitori delicious, Manja something else!
Thanks!

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Departs

Departure point

Entrance 1F of the Tokyo Kotsukaikan Building

Departure time

5pm

Duration

3 hours (approx.)

Return details
Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Inclusions

Local guide
Food tastings per itinerary
One drink (beer or sake)
All necessary public transport

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)
Additional drinks (available for purchase)

Additional info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum age is 12 years old
Legal drinking age in Tokyo is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
Vegetarian option is not available

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