Flavors of Japan: Central Tokyo Food Tour with Wagashi Experience

US$ 164 per person

5.00 (3)

Starting time

10:30AM

Duration

3 hours

Min. participants

2 Participants

Language

English, Japanese

About

Experience some of Japan’s most amazing flavors and develop a deeper understanding of why Japanese cuisine is so exquisite and unique. Learn about the food from the different regions of Japan, the process of how to make them and why they come from those areas.

On this tour, you will visit 8 shops, and taste more than 13 different types of food, each representing different regions of Japan, seasonal flavors and the building blocks of Japanese cuisine. You will enjoy exploring a special regional food shop. And taste some amazing green teas from an innovative and yet traditional shop! Enjoy lunch at a very serene, authentic place.

Next, you will enjoy an authentic Japanese “must do” activity, Wagashi experience with a Wagashi master that will make an intricately handcrafted dessert in front of you. Wagashi are traditional Japanese cakes also known as “art of the five senses.” These desserts offer layer-upon-layer of enjoyment with their beautiful design, delicate sweetness and pleasant taste. This will be served with very high-quality Matcha.

Our final stop will be in an innovative and amazing green tea shop. We will have the change to taste seasonal teas and even bring some wonderful tea souvenirs home with you.

This tour is great for guests who prefer a little less walking and perfect if you want a relaxed pace for your food experience. This is an overview course about the cuisine of Japan!

Schedule

Monday to Friday

10:15 - 10:30 am: Meet at the Starbucks close to Nihonbashi Bridge
10:30 am: Tour starts and explore
10:40 am: Visit 8 food stops: different flavors, traditions, and regions and of Japanese cuisine and tea
11:30 pm: See a traditional stationary shop with 100 years of history and Japan’s oldest and most expensive fruit shop
12:00 pm: Have a delicious lunch at a very serene, authentic place
12:45 pm: Enjoy an authentic Wagashi Experience with a Wagashi master
1:30 pm: End with a unique tea tasting of seasonal and artisanal green and black teas at a one-of-a-kind shop

Included Highlights

Enjoy an authentic Wagashi Experience

Enjoy the unique tea testing

Explore Nihonbashi area

Visit 8 regional food stores

Visit Japan’s oldest and most expensive fruit shop

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 72 hours prior to the activity If you are not able to arrive at the meeting point by the departure time, the tour will start regardless and no refund will be provided.

Traveler Reviews

Verified 5.00 3 reviews

"Truly awesome - we loved it! Great insight, food and a side of Tokyo we wouldn't have seen otherwise"

We had a fantastic time! Our guide, Yappy, was excellent - really fun to be with and full of interesting information. We were eight in total and he managed to keep four teenagers rapt with attention which is no small feat. I would not hesitate to recommend the tour.

"Our food tour."

We really enjoyed the food tour with Michie. We gained an insight into Japanese culture and ate food that most tourists don't get to see. It was very varied and we really enjoyed it. It is more than worth the price and is made all the more enjoyable by Michie's friendly company. We can recommend it to anyone who wants to experience something really special on their trip to Tokyo.

"Knowledgeable guides, fun atmosphere, and great food!"

Yappy and Hana were absolutely amazing! They taught us everything from the origins of traditional dishes, history of each restaurant and it’s area, Japanese food manners and phrases, and much more. They also accommodated my husband’s shellfish allergy to ensure he could indulge at every stop. We truly were showed some of Tokyo’s best hidden gems and would do this tour again any day!

Meeting Point

The meeting point is in front of Starbucks close to the famous Nihonbashi Bridge. (Make sure you come to the one closest to the bridge as there are others in the area)

Nearest stations: Mitsukoshimae Station which is just under the COREDO buildings. Once you get to Mitsukoshimae Station, please follow guidance to Nihonbashi Bridge
Or Nihonbashi Station on the other side of the bridge. about 8 mins walk.

Address on Google Maps: 1 Chome-7-1 Nihonbashimuromachi, Chūō-ku, Tōkyō-to 103-0022

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

Time

Adults
US$ 164

Children (Ages 3-12)
US$ 82