Shimbashi Food Tour: Izakaya, Ramen, & All-You-Can-Drink
Eat & drink like a Japanese salaryman with this guided night food tour in Shimbashi. Visit a hidden izakaya, an authentic ramen spot, & enjoy an all-you-can-drink bar. Includes hotel pickup/dropoff.
Highlights
Explore the Shimbashi area alongside an English-speaking guide
Experience Japanese salaryman culture and traditions
Hotel pickup and dropoff service (see the remarks for further details)
Visit a range of authentic, local restaurants and bars
Learn about Japanese food, drinking culture, and Tokyo nightlife
10 meals
Experience Details
In the labyrinthine streets of Tokyo's business districts, a unique breed of professional thrives–the Japanese salaryman. With a fusion of dedication, discipline, and a dash of idiosyncrasy, the salaryman culture is a captivating facet of Japan's modern identity. Experience a night out as a Japanese salaryman with this Shimbashi night food tour! Visit hidden drinking dens, izakayas (Japanese gastropubs), and authentic ramen restaurants in Shimbashi–one of Tokyo’s central business districts.
Nestled conveniently between the upscale shopping districts of Ginza and the business center of Marunouchi, Shimbashi is not just a place; it's a strategic crossroads where commerce, culture, and culinary delights converge. The neighborhood's iconic railway station is a critical transit hub, ensuring the area remains in constant motion, much like the salarymen and women it caters to.
The first stop on this guided “salaryman” food tour is a small Japanese izakaya, where quality trumps quantity–but never fear, you won’t be leaving hungry! You’ll be feasting on a 6 dish izakaya course and an all-you-can-drink bar featuring a range of Japanese sake, beer, and other alcoholic beverages. The izakaya course menu includes:
Appetizers: Boiled seasonal vegetables, potato salad, deep-fried and soaked aubergine
Hot dish: Deep-fried oysters and tofu
Sashimi: Assorted sashimi (tuna, vinegared mackerel, flatfish, etc.)
Fried food: Snow crab croquettes, tempura (prawns, rape blossoms, shiitake mushrooms, etc.)
Sake snacks: Japanese delicacies (crab miso, etc.)
Grilled dish: Saikyo-yaki (grilled fish) of gindara cod
Next stop, ramen! After you’ve filled up on izakaya food, your trusty guide will take you to a top-notch ramen joint. You’ll have a choice between various types of ramen including pork, seafood, soy sauce, salt, vegetable, and beyond.
Inclusions
Food: Izakaya course meal (6 dishes and all-you-can-drink bar), 1 x bowl of ramen
English-speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off: Minato-ku, Chuo-ku, Shibuya-ku, Shinjuku-ku, Taito-ku, Shinagawa-ku, Bunkyo-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Toshima-ku, Meguro-ku, and Sumida-ku only (please contact us for other areas)
Round-trip transportation from your hotel to Shimbashi
Exclusions
Other food and drinks not included in the set menu
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Hotel pick up available area: Minato-ku, Chuo-ku, Shibuya-ku, Shinjuku-ku, Taito-ku, Shinagawa-ku, Bunkyo-ku, Chiyoda-ku, Toshima-ku, Meguro-ku and Sumida-ku. Please send your host the name and address of the hotel upon booking
Remarks
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact us at least 7 days before the experience date
Please send your host the name and address of the hotel 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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