Kagurazaka Lunch & Private Walking Tour with a Foodie Guide
Explore Kagurazaka, a former geisha district dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris! Sightsee with a guide and enjoy lunch (ramen or another Japanese meal) at a restaurant picked especially for you.
Highlights
Uncover the hidden gems of Kagurazaka in Shinjuku, a former geisha district dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris, which is conveniently near the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo Dome
Enjoy a private walking tour of Kagurazaka with a food connoisseur and get food recommendations and tips to enjoy the area to the fullest
Your host will take you to one of his favorite restaurants in the area for a delicious bowl of ramen or a Japanese meal at a washoku restaurant
Upon booking, please inform your guide of your interests and preferences, and he will customize the experience to your needs as much as possible
10 meals
Experience Details
French cafes and international wine bars converge with cobbled streets, shrines, and geishas in Tokyo's eclectic Kagurazaka area in Shinjuku. A former geisha district, Kagurazaka maintains its mystique with traditional shops, narrow alleyways, and small shrines, while its modern European flair has earned it the nickname of Tokyo's little Paris. Join this fun walking tour of Kagurazaka and explore its alleyways and shops with a food connoisseur. For lunch, enjoy a hearty bowl of ramen or a traditional Japanese meal at a delicious restaurant handpicked especially for you by your guide. Finally, wrap up the experience with some coffee or matcha tea at a nostalgic coffee shop.
Experience flow:
-Meet your host, Murayama-san, at the Starbucks Coffee shop in Kagurazaka-shita.
-Stroll the streets of the Kagurazaka and learn about the area from your guide.
-Enjoy lunch at a restaurant picked for you (please place your booking from the options tab and let your guide know of any additional requests upon booking).
-Sip matcha tea with traditional wagashi sweets or relax with some coffee and cake at a nostalgic cafe.
For Murayama-san, your guide, food is serious business. Having run a curry restaurant, a bakery, and several cafes in central Tokyo, he is well acquainted with the ever-changing gastronomic landscape of the city. He also enjoys discussing Japanese food and giving recommendations, so feel free to ask him any food-related questions and elevate your food experience in Japan!
Inclusions
Walking tour
Food drinks included in the plan (please see the options menu for detailed information)
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Additional food and drinks
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be Starbucks Coffee at Kagurazaka-shita. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
For a more tailored tour, please specify your preferences to the host upon booking.
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
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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10 meals
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