Eat and Drink Like a Tokyo Salaryman in Shinbashi
Explore the food scene of Shinbashi, the boisterous “salaryman” district of Tokyo, and eat like a local!
Highlights
Find your way around the labyrinth of Shinbashi with a local guide
Visit 5 food stops and try oden, succulent yakitori chicken skewers, ramen, and more!
Share some good eats and drinks with locals and experience a different side to Tokyo nightlife
Enjoy a traditional sweet treat called taiyaki, a fish-shaped cake filled with sweet bean paste
Get to know the streets of Shinbashi like a local
10 meals
Experience Details
Explore the streets of Shinbashi and experience how the Japanese working class unwinds after a long day at the office in a maze of eateries, izakaya, and standing bars. A highly recommended must-do activity in Tokyo! With your knowledgeable guide, try a wide variety of dishes and feel the after-work vibe that's a trademark of the buzzing city. Don’t miss this unforgettable culinary experience!
In this 3-hour tour, guests can wander the endless rows and alleys, twists and turns of Shinbashi, the “salaryman center” of the world. Your guide will cut through the noise to show you some of the most tucked-away places to grab some of the most satisfying food on the planet.
Note: Due to legal drinking age restrictions at some of the stops on this tour, all your group members must be 20 years old or older.
Inclusions
Food at 5 restaurants and 2 drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet-up details will be sent to your provided email address once your booking is confirmed.
Remarks
There’s a strict rule that only a person 20 years of age may drink alcohol, so this tour is limited to adults of at least 20 years old.
The Shinbashi Food Tour starts strictly on time. Please be respectful of the other guests. The tour will start even if guests arrive after the departure time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Home to Tokyo’s first railway terminal, Shinbashi is now well-known as a district where you can find both business and pleasure. Shinbashi teems with cheap restaurants and izakayas that draw in crowds of off-hours salarymen and women, keen to loosen their ties, let down their hair, and enjoy a cold beer or three. An entertainment hub as well as a casual dining paradise, Shinbashi is the go-to place to unwind after work. Not to mention, Shinbashi is also just a walk away from Tokyo attractions such as Hibiya Park, Tokyo Tower, and the upscale shopping district of Ginza.
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