DRINKS TOURS · FOOD TOURS WITH DRINKS IN JAPAN
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food tours with drinks in Japan worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Shinjuku after dark with 14-plus izakaya tastings, three drinks, local guides, and four food stops in a small group.
“Our guide Nobu made the evening so much fun, he was so enthusiastic & entertaining- the star of the night. The food was excellent as well & we met some very nice people on the tour”
Explore Sapporo’s izakayas with a local guide, tasting Hokkaido dishes, drinks, ramen, and parfaits in a small evening group.
“Seiko was super friendly and full of energy! In addition to a really great tour group, the experience was incredibly fun!”
![[1 Group Only] Osaka Street Food Tour for Family - Five local eateries, with the guide doing the ordering work](https://media.boozyescapes.com/wp-content/uploads/1-group-only-osaka-street-food-tour-for-family.jpg)
Review of Osaka’s private family food tour, with Shinsekai sights, local izakayas, takoyaki, kushikatsu, and practical booking tips.
“This tour is an absolute must. Our tour guide was Ben and he showed us places we would’ve never found. One place in particular literally changed our lives. Could not recommend more, especially for parties of 2.”
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Explore Shinjuku’s local food, arcades, sake, and tiny bars on a private family tour with flexible stops and a friendly guide.
“The family version of this food tour was quirky! We went to two great local restaurants and enjoyed the food. Then we went to a games hall and did a Photo Booth with all the young locals. Ended up at a local restaurant that serves JapanesRead more”
Explore Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai with local guides, 10+ dishes, sake, cocktails, and small bars beyond the usual tourist path.
“A great tour and time with Yota! We especially liked going to the locals’ sake place, which we would never have found or understood.”
Review of Tokyo’s Wagyu and sake tour, with all-you-can-eat beef, 20-plus sakes, Ginza night walks, dessert, and practical tips.
“Great experience! My husband and I enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend it. We would do it again. Would recommend for solo travelers.”
Explore Nagano’s izakaya scene with five dishes, two drinks, local guides, and tucked-away bars on this friendly three-hour evening tour.
“I had a wonderful evening with Masa. I was is only customer, so I had is full attention. The establishments we visited were all very authentic and the food was very good. I especially liked the soba noodles and pickles made by one of the izakaya owner, a woman in her eighties. Masa is very knowledgeable about is hometown and about all there is to do around Nagano. I highly recommend his tour.”
Taste Hiroshima okonomiyaki, oysters, yakitori, and local sake on a three-hour small-group bar-hopping tour through Nagarekawa.
“We had a great time with Yuji. Very unique and cozy locations with excellent food and amazing service. We would not have been able to experience the same by ourselves. Knowing what to order, where to go, and how much to eat makes the whole experience amazing. A must for tourists that want to 'wine and dine' where the locals hangout!!!”
Taste 12 Japanese dishes and 3 drinks on a three-hour evening walk through Asakusa, with sake, street food, Hoppy Street, and Senso-ji.
“We had an absolutely amazing evening on this food tour! Nonoka was our tour guide, and she was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. She not only introduced us to a variety of delicious Japanese dishes but also gave us fasciRead more”
Explore Ueno through sushi, gyoza, yakitori, and ramen on a relaxed 3-hour food tour led by friendly local guides.
“We loved our guide Kana!!! She was the absolute best and made sure we had a great time on the tour!! She showed us so many local spots that we wouldn’t have gone in otherwise and made great conversation. She answered all of our questions and made us feel much more confident to explore restaurants for the rest of our trip! She was so sweet and we would recommend this tour and Kana to anyone!’”
Pair A5 Wagyu with sake in Tokyo, walk historic Ginza, and finish with dessert on this small-group foodie tour.
“Ken was awesome from beginning to end! It was like hanging out with an old friend.”
Explore Nagano’s izakaya scene with yakitori, gyoza, noodles, drinks, local bars, and an English-speaking guide in three hours.
“Masa showed us small food places we would never have found on our own, nor known what to order there. He has an engaging personality and kindly educates his clients in the food culture of Nogano. We recommend him as a guide.”
Explore Nara through fresh mochi, kaki no ha zushi, sake, craft beer, ramen, and local streets on this 210-minute food tour.
“Locations waren geschlossen. Keine zusätzlichen Informationen zu Sehenswürdigkeiten in Nara. Unorganisiert. Biertasting hat nur aus 2 Bier bestanden. Foodtasting war nichts besonderes. Sake Brauerei. war keine Besichtigung. Alles was gemacht wurde hätte man auch alleine machen können. Feedbackfunktion zur Erfassung war eine schlechte User experience. Kommentarfeld kann beim schreiben nicht eingesehen werden.”
Explore Kyoto’s izakaya and tachinomiya bars with a private local host, sampling sake, small plates, and after-work nightlife.
“Gepersonaliseerde trip gemaakt met Masaya. Verschillende restaurants en bars bezocht en een wandeling door de stad gemaakt. Masaya heeft veel nuttige tips gegeven voor allerlei activiteiten en bezienswaardigheden in Kyoto. Was een leuke trip en zeker de moeite waard.”
Explore Nishijin on a private Fukuoka bar-hopping tour with ramen, izakaya dishes, sake, beer, and one hour of free-flow drinks.
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