The 5 Best Sushi and Ramen Tours

1.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92Our pick

Spend three and a half hours eating through Shinjuku with a bilingual local guide such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, or Chi. Visit four izakaya areas, try 14 or more Japanese dishes, enjoy three drinks, and walk through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho.

“Authentic restaurants, new experiences, good sake. Wonderful experience! Out guide Nobu is very knowledgeable, funny and great to hang out with.”

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2.Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · from $111

Explore Shinjuku with a guide such as Aoi, Yuma, Molly, or Mimi, tasting seasonal omakase sushi, grilled Wagyu, and a final dessert or drink. The three-hour walk includes Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Godzilla Road, and a group of no more than seven people.

“a relaxing food trip of sushi and wagyu. if you want slower paced walking tour in shinjuku this is it.”

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3.Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 957 reviews · from $95

Follow a small group through Ueno and Okachimachi with a guide such as Aki or Akira, stopping at a standing bar, izakaya, and ramen shop. Food and drinks are included, translation is provided, and the route introduces Japanese dishes, drinking customs, train travel, and local streets you may not enter alone.

“Aki was welcoming, engaging, thoughtful and organized. The food and drinks were lovely and plentiful. He was well-prepared and kept the tour moving at a comfortable pace. I never felt bored or rushed. He shared history and points of interest along the way, in a way that felt like we a group of friends on a night out. He also accommodated dietary needs for some of our group with care. Aki is a star and I am so glad to have been on the tour.”

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4.Vancouver Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Sushi, Chocolate, and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Walk from Hastings Street through Gastown and nearby downtown sights while sampling sushi, a slow-roasted pork sandwich, Scotch eggs, a taco, chocolate, and a secret dish. Guides such as Landon, Ilya, Amir, and Arsham add local history and food tips. Expect about three and a half hours of walking in a group of up to 12.

“We had a great tour through the Gastown and waterfront area with Landon. He was super knowledgeable, and all the food was fantastic. Little known places, different ethnicities, cool Vancouver vibes. We really enjoyed ourselves!! Highly recommend!!”

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5.Eat/Drink like a LOCAL-Taverns & Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · from $126

Join Aki, and sometimes Yumi, for a three-hour food and drink walk through Ueno and Taito City. Visit three local taverns, try seven dishes, taste at least five drinks, finish with ramen, and take home a small porcelain cup.

“Awesome food and Aki + Yumi did a great job introducing me to the other people on the tour. Highly recommend as a solo or couple—super cool way to see some off the beaten path sights.”

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