JAPAN STREET FOOD TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend who eats properly: 15 japan street food tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Osaka’s Shinsekai through 15 tastings, 3 drinks, local stories, and five small eateries on this lively 3-hour food tour.
“Great food tour and very impressive knowledge from Andy (the guide) about the food, Osaka and Japan in general. Some great spots we would never have known to go to and we highly recommend doing this tour!”
Explore Tsukiji Market with a small group, tasting wagyu, sushi, omelet, fish cakes, fruit, and learning Tokyo food culture.
“Thank you very much to our Guide Keiko for this amazing and very informative Tour through the market! We will definitly recommend this tour to our friends.”
Eat 15 Osaka dishes across five local stops in Shinsekai, with drinks, history, and a bilingual guide for $79 per person.
“Had a great time. Andy was a great guide. Made the tour memorable.”
Explore Tsukiji Market with a local guide, taste Japanese street food, watch fish cutting, visit a temple, and learn Tokyo food culture.
“Wasn’t for me. Just was a very unorganized and hectic, the temple tour didn’t add a ton of value. Skipped a few stalls because it was too busy. I would really recommend saving your money and just walking the market. Nothing in the tour was worth the money of the guide.”
Explore Tsukiji’s temple, seafood, wagyu, street food, and cooking traditions on a two-hour guided walk for $22.
“Mr Kawa was excellent! It was a great tour, he was attentive to everyone’s requests and his English is excellent. Thanks, Mr Kawa! -Tom from Alaska, not a chef, just a cook and fellow Tour Guide 5 stars”
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Explore Osaka’s Shinsekai and Namba with a private guide, local eateries, takoyaki, kushikatsu, drinks, and genuine food culture.
“Ben was an ultimate guide! The tour was intimate, customized, informative and a pure local night life hangout experience. Trust me, without Ben, you wouldn’t have an Osaka experience like this one. We ate and sipped izakaya style. The cost was nominal when taking into account all the wonderful foods, drinks, and conversation we shared, not to mention the authentic atmosphere of our Tennoji tour that Ben offered. He customized the tour on the spot and took us to a local karaoke bar. We had a blast! Choose this tour. We will certainly come back to hangout with Ben in the future.”
Taste Osaka’s best street food on a small-group tour through Tenmangu, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori with a local guide.
“Worth every penny. Miso not only shared delicious bites but amazing facts and information like the hidden tunnels about the area. Couldn’t recommend more. Also gave great recommendations and was easy to communicate with before and after.”
Make up to 12 takoyaki per person in Shinjuku, then eat the hot octopus bites with sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes.
“Great intimate family-friendly experience. Our tween boys enjoyed the experience as it wasn't too hard and they enjoyed the food they made. Mai was great and patient. The drinks were a bit pricey to add on but completely optional.”
Explore Dotonbori and Namba through takoyaki, Hozenji Temple, local alleys, and friendly English-speaking guides in two lively hours.
“Our tour was amazing - especially so because of our excellent guide Kaito! The food was delicious, the company and conversation outstanding. Kaito showed us excellent places to eat, taught us how to better use our Japanese phrases and was great with our teenagers. One of the best experiences we’ve had in Japan. Can very much recommend.”
Cook Osaka street food in an old Japanese kitchen, making udon, tempura, okonomiyaki, and more with drinks included.
“Natalie took us through the process of making our own udon noodles & tempura which was delicious. She was a fantastic teacher and created a very relaxing environment. She also kindly accommodated for me as vegetarian. Wonderful experience, would definitely recommend.”
Explore retro Shinsekai through Osaka street food, takoyaki, local history, and five food stops on this small-group evening tour.
“This was the perfect way to explore Osakas amazing food scene! Ike was an incredible guide. He shared so much knowledge about Osaka and the food we were eating. He also guided us to some incredible food! It was wonderful to spRead more”
Explore Fukuoka’s Nakasu yatai with an English-speaking guide, tasting ramen, oden, yakitori, and local dishes at two food stalls.
“Had a great time with Manabu, getting to hang out with a local gives you a new perspective on the places you visit.”
Taste 10 Tokyo street foods on a private Kichijoji tour, with local guides, neighborhood sights, dietary options, and practical booking tips.
“We had a great experience with Ai as our guide. Kchijoji is a great neighborhood to visit. Love the local street food.”
Taste Osaka’s Namba street food with a private local guide, 6 to 8 tastings, two drinks, and flexible stops across Dotonbori.
“you better bring your appetite and good shoes. They take you everywhere and you will be trying everything! So fun!”
Taste yakitori, karaage, onigiri, curry bread, and pudding while exploring local Tokyo shopping streets on a small-group food tour.
“We LOVED our tour and our tour guide Brian! Highly recommended by a friend, we met Brian in a neighborhood we'd never heard of; Brian, though not native Japanese, was more than fluent in the language, culture, and the idiosyncracies of this particular out-of-the-way neighborhood. We had more food than we could eat in a number of places, and it was all absolutely delicious. I couldn't recommend this tour more hightly. If we go back to Japan, we will definitely explore other tours.”
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