Small Town in the Big City: Tasting Tokyo’s Kichijoji
From$195
6 hours
Max 7 people
Tokyo, JP
About this activity
Our food tour of Tokyo explores the exquisite culinary heritage of a single neighborhood, Kichijoji, sampling our way through old school yakitori joints, gleaming department stores, avant grade taverns, hopping street food stands and much more.
Highlights
- Visits a residential neighborhood
- Visit a izakaya, or Japanese gastropub
- Visit a yokocho drinking alley
- Tastings of delicious japanese street food
Full description
Any attempt to fully appreciate Tokyo and its food scene — simultaneously deeply-rooted and constantly changing — is a foolhardy mission. However, there are places where traditions and the communities they nurture are still identifiable. Welcome, then, to Kichijoji, where food-focused rituals unfold everyday and the rhythm of daily culinary life is more accessible.
Our walk begins at a depachika to experience one of Tokyo’s incredible food halls, to try a locals' favourite sushi bar. Along Kichijoji’s bustling shotengai shopping street, we’ll learn about the basics of Japanese cuisine and taste some of them, such as skewers of yakitori and octopus balls. We’ll meet a family of artisanal senbei makers and we'll visit a restaurant dedicated entirely to miso; after some unusual food rarely served outside Japan and expertly-crafted tea and sweets standbys, we'll end at a traditional yokocho drinking alley to sample sake or beer and bar snacks at an izakaya designed by a modernist architect.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour through Plaka and Anafiotika neighborhoods
- Tastings of traditional Greek dishes and local specialties
- Wine tasting featuring small Greek producers
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Kichijōji Station, 2 Chome-1 Kichijōji-Minamichō, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Some stops may not be suitable for individuals with mobility impairments due to stairs and uneven terrain.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater as evenings can be cool.
- Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to participate in wine tasting.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
More than one week before the beginning of the activity: 90% Refund Less than one week before the beginning of the activity: 50% Refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: No Refund