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Tokyo After 5: Evening Food Tour in Ginza, Tsukishima and Yurakucho (English Guide)
Meets at Mitsukoshi Ginza, in front of the lion statue, 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo.
Overview
An evening food walk with a local English-speaking guide for up to 8 guests: a department store food hall and a seasonal wagashi sweet in Ginza, monja-yaki on Tsukishima's Monja Street, then yakitori and a drink in Yurakucho. Starts 16:30 at Mitsukoshi Ginza and lasts about 3.5 hours.
- Visit a confectionery shop and learn about wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet that changes with the season.
- Enjoy monja-yaki in the neighbourhood where it originated, Monja Street in Tsukishima.
- Devour yakitori (skewered BBQ chicken) at a local establishment in the Yurakucho area.
- Small group of up to 8 guests.
Ticket details
Selected option Shared evening food tour (English guide)
Description / Important notes
Meeting Point: Mitsukoshi Ginza, in front of statue of Lion, 4 Chome-6-16 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Contact: +81 70 1771 5588 / urbanadventures.japan@intrepidtravel.com
Validity
Valid on your selected visit date
Included
- Guided food tour through hidden local spots in Tokyo
- Local English-speaking guide
- Public transportation (2 subway tickets)
- Three local food tastings: yakitori, monja-yaki, and wagashi
- Two local drinks: sake, beer, or soft drink
- Hands-on monja-yaki and yakitori experience
- Meet local chefs and explore Tokyo's neighborhood food culture
Not included
- Additional drink (more sake, beer or soft drinks)
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
How to use your ticket
- Show Mobile Ticket: At Meeting Point
- If you need to contact your local guide on the day of your tour, please call the local phone number listed on your voucher.
- Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.
Age requirements
- Adult: 12 years old and above
Cancellation policy
- Cancellable and Refundable
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity. For more information, please see our full booking conditions and Privacy Policy .
Terms and conditions
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Plan your visit
Meets at Mitsukoshi Ginza, in front of the lion statue, 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo.
Opening hours Starts 16:30 at Mitsukoshi Ginza. About 3.5 hours.
What to expect
- All the bars, restaurants you visit on your tour are 100% owned and run by locals.
- Engage with Local Food Culture: This isn’t just a food tour—it’s your chance to explore Tokyo’s hidden culinary world, from yakitori izakayas in narrow alleys to dishes locals love but tourists rarely discover. These are the kinds of places where the grill master knows every regular, and you’ll feel like part of the neighborhood within minutes. We’ll explore food the way Tokyoites do—by grazing through the city: tasting, chatting, laughing, and learning. You’ll meet the people behind the counter, hear their stories, and get hands-on with comfort dishes like Monja-yaki and grilled skewers. The goal is not just to eat—but to experience. We’ll kick off at the Depachika, the basement food floor of a department store. Explore a world of colorfully arranged dishes—from everyday side dishes to luxurious treats—and marvel at Japanese, Western, and Chinese desserts. Learn about Wagashi, seasonal Japanese sweets made from rice and red beans, inspired by nature’s forms. You’ll choose one Wagashi to try! We may stop by Itoya, a beautifully curated stationery store founded in 1904, where Japan’s rich paper culture continues to thrive. Then we head to Tsukishima's “Monja Street”, home of Monja-yaki, Tokyo’s sizzling comfort food. Watch it grilled before your eyes, chat with the cook, and eat it fresh off the griddle with a metal spatula—just like the locals do. Afterward, we return to Yurakucho where smoky skewers and cold beer await. We’ll enjoy a drink of sake or a local beer, then sample yakitori at one of the many local restaurants. Each shop has its own secret “tare” sauce and grilling style. You’ll get a chance to talk with yakitori chefs, learn about their craft, and even try making your own skewer. They pride themselves on sourcing quality meats and perfecting the smoky-charred balance. You’re not just tasting food—you’re stepping into the rhythm of Tokyo life. Your tour ends here, but your night doesn’t have to. Ask your guide for hidden bar tips or a karaoke spot to keep the fun going—or let them help you get back. Please note that this itinerary is subject to change. As most of the shops we visit are small, family-owned businesses, they sometimes unexpectedly close or alter their hours for the day. In such a case, we'll visit other nearby bar or restaurants that keep with the theme and essence of the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
- Engage with Local Food Culture: This isn’t just a food tour—it’s your chance to explore Tokyo’s hidden culinary world, from yakitori izakayas in narrow alleys to dishes locals love but tourists rarely discover. These are the kinds of places where the grill master knows every regular, and you’ll feel like part of the neighborhood within minutes.
- We’ll explore food the way Tokyoites do—by grazing through the city: tasting, chatting, laughing, and learning. You’ll meet the people behind the counter, hear their stories, and get hands-on with comfort dishes like Monja-yaki and grilled skewers. The goal is not just to eat—but to experience.
- We’ll kick off at the Depachika, the basement food floor of a department store. Explore a world of colorfully arranged dishes—from everyday side dishes to luxurious treats—and marvel at Japanese, Western, and Chinese desserts. Learn about Wagashi, seasonal Japanese sweets made from rice and red beans, inspired by nature’s forms. You’ll choose one Wagashi to try!
- We may stop by Itoya, a beautifully curated stationery store founded in 1904, where Japan’s rich paper culture continues to thrive. Then we head to Tsukishima's “Monja Street”, home of Monja-yaki, Tokyo’s sizzling comfort food. Watch it grilled before your eyes, chat with the cook, and eat it fresh off the griddle with a metal spatula—just like the locals do.
- Afterward, we return to Yurakucho where smoky skewers and cold beer await. We’ll enjoy a drink of sake or a local beer, then sample yakitori at one of the many local restaurants. Each shop has its own secret “tare” sauce and grilling style. You’ll get a chance to talk with yakitori chefs, learn about their craft, and even try making your own skewer. They pride themselves on sourcing quality meats and perfecting the smoky-charred balance.
- You’re not just tasting food—you’re stepping into the rhythm of Tokyo life.
- Your tour ends here, but your night doesn’t have to. Ask your guide for hidden bar tips or a karaoke spot to keep the fun going—or let them help you get back.
- Please note that this itinerary is subject to change. As most of the shops we visit are small, family-owned businesses, they sometimes unexpectedly close or alter their hours for the day. In such a case, we'll visit other nearby bar or restaurants that keep with the theme and essence of the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
Things to note
- The maximum number of people on this tour will be 8 passengers