Sangenjaya Back Alleys Private Food and Drink Tour
Description
•Private, fully inclusive and customizable experience. •Explore the narrow lantern lit back alleys of funky Sangenjaya, a central neighbourhood not often visited by tourists. • Try traditional foods such as kushikatsu, charcoal grilled meat, sashimi and much more. • Cook your own okonomiyaki or monjayaki in a local institution. • Visit three off the beaten track izakayas specially selected by your guide. • Meet the locals in a tiny but raucous kushikatsu standing bar. • Try unusual Japanese drinks such as Hoppy, shochu and sake. • Experience Tokyo's real nightlife away from the tourist crowds. • Eat and drink what you like. • Flexible start times.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The legal drinking age: in Japan is 20. Soft drinks will be served to those under the age of 20
- Dietary Requirements: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we will make sure you are catered to.
- Sharing: We will be experiencing izakaya the Japanese way and so sharing plates between the group. (Don't worry you will be full!)
- Group Size: To keep things friendly and allow us access to some of the smaller and more unique places we prefer to keep group sizes from 2-6 people although we are able to cater to large groups to
- Smoking is permitted in most bars and restaurants in Japan and therefore we don't advise pregnant travelers to join this tour
- There will be some light walking involved on this tour through narrow back streets so comfortable footwear is recommended.
- Solo travelers are very welcome
Reviews(140)
An incredible experience! There is a reason this tour has all and only 5 star reviews! We couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off our trip to Tokyo than this food tour with Simon. From start to finish, the experience was absolutely incredible. Simon is an exceptional host—he’s not only a fantastic conversationalist who made us feel completely comfortable, but he is also incredibly knowledgeable. He took us to a handful of hidden gems and truly unique spots that we never would have found on our own. What set this tour apart was the thoughtful curation; every dish and drink he ordered had a story behind it, perfectly tied to the history and culture of Tokyo. We left with full stomachs and a much deeper appreciation for the city. This was easily one of the absolute highlights of our entire trip. If you’re heading to Tokyo, booking a tour with Simon is a must!
Fantastic experience, delicious food well accompanied by traditional drink and with a super fun and pleasant atmosphere! I recommend 5⭐️
Simon has a wonderful vibe... Great PR, very social and looking to have a group great time in an excellent food experience. He lives in Japan for long long time... So you can expect the best. This tour is one of the best I have ever had... Topical drinks, topical food and surprising dishes very difficult to find. Congrats Simon. :)
Definitely the best food tour of Tokyo Simon is an excellent guide and we had food and drink always of great quality
Good food, good drink and a fantastic experience with Simon.
We had the best time with Simon. We had amazing food and great drinks, and Simon’s personality made it even better
Hana was an excellent guide. She took us to restaurants/bars in the back streets of Tokyo that we would never have discovered on our own. She introduced us to foods and drinks that we may not tried on our own. Being on this tour felt more like going out with a friend than a guide. We were late in getting to the meeting point because of traffic delays but Hana was kind enough to wait as well as give the both of us a full evenings tour.
This excursion, without a doubt, was absolutely a blast! We visited places that we would have never found on our own. Simon is a great host, and you soon see him as a part of your group rather than a guide. Lots of laughs, interesting drinks, and even more interesting foods. This is one experience that, if you like to toss back a drink or two, you should not miss if you’re visiting Tokyo! I’d do it again in a heartbeat…in fact, we did, once wasn’t enough! This is a can’t miss if you want something very unique.
Simon was one of our favorite guides in Tokyo and the food and drink tour will live in our memories for a long time. Well. Mostly. A few of us have a hard time remembering the final spots as we definitely got a little drunk along the way. But Simon was so wonderful, knowledgeable and picked fantastic spots. We ate and drank our faces off and consider Simon a fantastic new friend. Book immediately. This one is special.
Our food tour with Simon was one of the absolute highlights of our Tokyo trip. Simon was wonderful—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire evening so much fun. Every food and drink stop was delicious, and we loved experiencing a part of Tokyo that felt local and non-touristy. It gave us a side of the city we never would have found on our own, and we had an absolute blast. Highly recommend!
