Tokyo Shibuya Guided Food Tour: 15 Dishes at 4 Eateries

Your experience

Explore Shibuya on a guided walking food tour, tasting 15 dishes and 3 drinks across 4 local eateries with an expert guide.

Getting started

Meet your expert guide in Shibuya and begin your guided walking tour in the vibrant heart of Tokyo. After a brief introduction to the route and eateries, you set off on foot, staying within an area that is well connected to public transportation. The walk moves at a relaxed city pace, so standard urban footwear is sufficient.

What to expect

Backstreet stall

Your first stop is a backstreet stall tucked away from Shibuya’s main crossings. This is where the tour eases you into the local food scene, surrounded by everyday city life.

Features

• Here you start sampling from the total of 15 dishes included in the tour, trying casual street-style bites that Tokyo locals pick up between trains.
• One of your 3 drinks, available in alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, pairs with these first tastings so you can choose what suits you.
• Your professional guide introduces how Shibuya’s food culture stretches beyond main avenues and points out details of the neighborhood you might otherwise miss.

Izakaya

Next, you step into an izakaya, a Japanese-style pub where people gather after work. This stop gives you a sit-down break and a look at Tokyo’s social dining habits.

Features

• A portion of the 15 dishes is served as shared plates, which may include items like crispy kushikatsu or juicy gyoza, giving you a mix of textures and flavors.
• Another of the 3 drinks is typically enjoyed here, with the chance to sample Japanese sake alongside non-alcoholic alternatives if you prefer.
• Your guide explains izakaya customs so you know how locals order, share, and spend time in this type of eatery.

Specialty eatery

The third venue is a specialty eatery focused on more targeted dishes. This is where you explore specific preparations that highlight technique and ingredients.

Features

• Additional courses from the 15 dishes appear here, such as fresh sushi or other focused specialties that round out your full-meal experience.
• Water and soft options are available alongside your included drinks, and your guide can suggest what works best with each plate.
• Conversation here often centers on how these dishes fit into wider Japanese dining traditions, giving context to what you are eating.

Gastrobar

You finish at a gastrobar, blending creative plates with a relaxed atmosphere. It serves as the final stop among the 4 local eateries on the route.

Features

• Remaining dishes from the included 15 are served in smaller portions so you can still taste a variety without feeling rushed.
• Your last included drink from the set of 3 is usually enjoyed at this stop, which is a chance to try another style of Japanese sake or a non-alcoholic choice.
• The expert guide uses this final venue to recap the guided walking tour in Shibuya and can point out other eateries favored by Tokyo locals for you to explore later, noting that any additional food and drinks beyond the inclusions are at your own expense.

Lo más destacado

• Eat your way through Shibuya at spots locals love, with a full meal's worth of tastings that pack classic Tokyo flavor into one walk.
• Meet your expert guide in Shibuya and set off on a relaxed walking route between local eateries where your included tastings are served.
• Follow a set route through four stops, from a backstreet stall and izakaya to a specialty eatery and gastrobar, each with its own character.
• Work your way through 15 shared dishes and 3 drinks, from fresh sushi and crispy kushikatsu to juicy gyoza and pours of regional Japanese sake.