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Want to get a real local taste of the Tokyo? Give it a taste and find out on this Sake & Sushi private tour in Tokyo! Join a local host expert in food and culture on a tour that will satisfy your cultural cravings for Sake & Sushi with tastings, history, and highlights.

Destination

Tokyo, Japan

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 日本語, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 tastings
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions
• tips

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of TOHO Cinemas Shibuya - Tokyo to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Food & Culture

   On this private tour, discover why Sake & Sushi is so relevant for the locals and their culture. Your local host is ready to take you on a tour where flavor, traditions, and cultural history combine to give you the perfect taste of Tokyo

4. Authentic Tastings

   To fully understand the significance of food in the Japanese culture, you must give it a try. And on this tour, you’ll get to enjoy sake, sushi, and other tastings that put this food tradition on the map!

5. Food Traditions

   Do as the locals do and embrace the way they enjoy Sake & Sushi - the authentic way. Learn the history behind this local ritual, the right way to enjoy it, and tips and tricks on how to keep it alive for the rest of your stay

6. Cultural Highlights

   Visit highlights relevant to the food and cultural theme of your tour where you can know more about Tokyo and where your local host can give more insights and recommendations

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Arielle🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Sena)

27 May 2025

My husband and I did the sushi and sake tour with Sena. We are so glad we chose her. She was a fantastic tour guide - and gave us a great experience with some food and sake tasting. From the instant we met her, we felt comfortable with her, and her energy and passion for Tokyo (and the food) was contagious. It was also the perfect length tour for us. She does more extensive food and other tours - and I wouldn't hesitate to book with Sena again. She was wonderful!Book with Sena!

Repa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Carlos)

25 April 2025

We really enjoyed our food tour with Carlos. He took us to a standing sushi restaurant and sake tasting. The sake tasting was a fun interactive experience. We experienced a part of Tokyo that we would not have experienced without him. Thank you, Carlos.Sake tasting was fun

Kirill

(About local Sena)

7 December 2024

Great choices for sushi, puffer fish and sake. We had great conversation and we were even helped to make reservations for omakase dinner. Great tourAwesome Shibuya food tour

Mariah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

12 November 2024

We did the Sake and Sushi walking tour with Sena and had a fantastic time! She was so friendly and knowledgeable and picked out some really fun spots to try food. We would highly recommend doing this tour!Memorable experience!

Nadine 🇬🇺 Guam

(About local Sena)

15 October 2024

This was our first tour Withlocals. Our friends recommended it, and now we know why. Sena was the perfect host. She is engaging and fun to converse with. She took us to some local spots and we got to try various sushi choices we haven’t had previously. We also loved seeing different areas of the city that we would have normally not have seen. She also gave us tips and tricks for our trip. We will be back ! Peefect tour guide!

Neele🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sena)

23 September 2024

We enjoyed our Sake & Sushi Tour with Sena very much. It was a great cultural exchange and all questions were answered. The food was delicious, as were the tasted Sake. Big thank you to Sena as my veggie demand is surely difficult to satisfy in this category of tours. But I was full and happy when Sena left us. Big Big arigato to Sena :) Recommendation to all bookers: use the message option to communicate your needs, wishes or expectations beforehands. In many cases the tour can be optimised to your personal liking. Friendly knowledgable experience!

Diana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

9 July 2024

Sena is a very sweet and knowledgeable tour guide. I am so glad that I booked the sushi and sake tour for me and my husband since we’re only in Tokyo for 2 days. The gyoza, sushi and sake were all delicious and worth it. We asked her for souvenirs and wagyu beef recommendations and she provided us with great ones. The tour was 2.5 hours and we learned a lot from her. I am definitely recommending her to all my friends and family who will be visiting Tokyo. I look forward to seeing her again with our son next time we visit Tokyo. Great tour guide

Yorai🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sena)

16 June 2024

We had a great time with Sena - she is absolutely lovely and her choices of places to eat were really unique. Professional, knowledgeable, entertaining - Highly recommended! Amazing experience

Jeanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

6 May 2024

Sena was a perfect guide. She was very attentive, knowledgeable and fun to be with. Sena has a wonderful personality, it's clear that she enjoys her work and we are grateful for her outstanding ability to please the customer!Fun tour with Sena!

Sam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

18 April 2024

Sena is delightful and insightful. She explained everything there is to know about sushi, gyoza and sake while being kind, inquisitive and open about Japan, Tokyo, and her personal life! Take this tour if you want a firsthand and authentic sushi conveyor belt experience. Intimate and sweet - Sena is the best!

Sandi🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlos)

26 March 2024

Carlos was an excellent guide taking us to a great traditional sushi place as well as having us taste many different varieties of sake. He also added some extra stops in our tour when we showed interest in seeing a rooftop garden or an amazing view of Shibuya crossing. He made sure to accommodate our food restrictions. I would highly recommend this tour Wonderful sushi and sake tour

Anastasiia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

8 December 2023

We had a great time with Sena. She was on time and answered all our questions. We enjoyed every place we went. Thank you Sena!Food tour with Sena

xxxxxx

(About local Sena)

28 September 2023

Had a great tour with Sena; an excellent guide and really good fun - thank you.Just book it!

Jesus🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Carlos)

9 June 2025

Era nuestra última experiencia en Tokyo tras una semana, buscábamos como siempre que utilizamos Withlocals, algo único adaptado a nuestros gustos y sabiendo que ya habíamos realizado las principales atracciones de la ciudad. Carlos se preocupó desde el primer momento en nuestro itinerario, modificando y preparando una experiencia única que nos encantó. Sus conocimientos de la historia, de la cultura y sus vivencias del día a día hicieron que fuera muy enriquecedor. 100% recomendable visitar Tokyo con CarlosExperiencia personal y única

tim

(About local William)

8 June 2025

This was our first visit to Tokyo and William was amazing. He speaks great English while showing us the Tokyo tower and cool shopping areas. We enjoyed hanging out with him and seeing the sites, plus he took us to a nice sushi restaurant. Fantastic tour guide!

Harrison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

7 June 2025

Walking around with Sena is not walking around with a tour guide, but walking around with a friend. She’s kind, informative, funny, and easy to talk to. Her English is excellent and she was more than willing to help us sharpen are Japanese. A true highlight of our trip!A Friend in Tokyo

Laurie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

6 June 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Carlos. He was very personable and gave us a great introduction to the Shinjuku area. Welcoming intro to Shinjuku

Jerusha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

6 June 2025

We went on two tours with Sena. Absolutely worth it. Tasted authentic foods we would have never tried. Loved loved it!Sweetest tour guide

Joanne

(About local Sena)

5 June 2025

We really enjoyed our street food tour with Sena. She introduced us to some new and interesting food, and was very enjoyable to talk with. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in sampling food they would otherwise just pass by on the street. The highlight for me was the hidden sushi place. Great food tour with Sena

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

2 June 2025

Great experience seeing East Tokyo with lots of insider info. (I particularly loved the sashimi donburi place he pointed me to for lunch.) Great guide, great time

Vladimir and Zena🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

30 May 2025

We selected Tokyo history and Asskusa tour and had chosen Carlos based on favorite reviews on website. Also, our previous experience with same company in Kanazawa was a very positive one. However, unfortunately experience with Carlos was on the opposite side. He was barely engaged, shared very little and rather had to be prompted to share information. While walking streets in Asskusa said a little about the area just pointing out to some local business. Although tour supposed to last 3 hours he wanted to end it 30 min earlier and only after our questions “volunteered” to take subway with us in the direction we were going next anyway. Tokyo is a beautiful city and Carlis has a pleasant personality but as a personal tour guide he certainly failed to help us appreciate the Tokyo rich history and beauty.Disappointing experience want a refund

Alex

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

28 May 2025

May 18, 2025 – A Peaceful Start, a Buzzing Finish Today, I met my guest at his hotel in the afternoon, and from there, we took a train to Harajuku Station to begin our day at Meiji Shrine. It was a calm and serene start to the tour — walking through the forested path leading to the shrine always offers a nice balance to the busy city life. After exploring the shrine grounds, we strolled down Takeshita Street, where the energy quickly shifted — full of trendy shops, quirky snacks, and the fun chaos of Harajuku youth culture. We grabbed some brown sugar and matcha tapioca drinks, which were refreshing and gave us a little sugar boost. Next, we took a taxi to Miyashita Park. The modern rooftop park was a nice place to pause and enjoy some greenery in the heart of Shibuya. From there, we continued to Shibuya Yokocho, a retro-style alley filled with izakayas and food stalls. We sat down for some yakitori, sake, and a taste of plum wine, which my guest enjoyed a lot. After eating, we explored the Shibuya shopping area, visited the Starbucks with the iconic view over the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, then crossed the famous intersection ourselves and visited the loyal Hachikō Statue, a Tokyo classic. Later, we hopped on a train to Shinjuku, where we wandered through Omoide Yokocho, taking in the nostalgic atmosphere and old alleyways. Then we headed to the bright lights of Kabukicho, Tokyo’s entertainment district, and finally ended the night with a stroll through Golden Gai, known for its tiny, character-filled bars and lively vibe. We finished the tour there, and from Shinjuku, we took the E Line back. It was a full day — a perfect blend of peace, food, culture, and nightlife. My guest had a great time, and I did too.Great Guide!

Maya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

23 May 2025

As a WithLocals tour guide myself in Mexico I was eager to take some tours with the hosts in Tokyo for my dream trip. Carlos curated an amazing walking tour of several neighborhoods to visit. I've dreamt of a trip to Japan since childhood, so I was looking to explore, see and learn the most I could about the culture, see the neighborhoods, and really immerse myself and be able to experience Japan from the view of a local. Carlos' tour was deeply experiential, emotional, thought provoking and just overall beautiful. We began visiting a cemetery to learn about history and spirituality, this began the tour with an in-depth perspective of deep rooted beliefs and practices, allowing us to connect to a spiritual-emotional level. We visited traditional quaint neighborhoods like a street that became famous because of the cats that lived there and learned that this was the origin of the Japanese waiving cat. There were so many interesting shops there. We saw art and visited the beautiful Ueno park, enjoyed talking, exploring and eating some delicious food and drinks at a traditional Izakaya. Carlos delivered the tour in Spanish for our group of Mexicans and Chileans and it was really interesting to receive his insight on what it is like living in Japan as a Mexican, how cultures mesh and seeing Japan from the view of a local. This tour will forever be in my memory and heart, of all the tours we took in Tokyo, this was by far the best because we got to really explore and experience Tokyo and it's neighborhood from the ground up. Carlos as a guide is just amazing, he's personable, kind, approachable and generous. Spending the day with him was simply enjoyable and the experiences he curated for us were creative, versatile and fun. The best tour I have taken EVER!!!The best tour EVER!

Carlos

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

22 May 2025

We had a great time in Tokyo visiting several temples, fish market, Asakusa, saw a Buddhist ceremony, Senso-Ji Temple, learned how to ride the subway, Happy Street, visited some fun street vendors and got some custom made chopsticks engraved, had a great coffee at a local shop, ate Wagyu steak for the first time , and more! Super fun filled experience and I highly recommend it and touring with MD Abu!Awesome first day in Tokyo

Sandra🇭🇷 Croatia

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

19 May 2025

We spent a day with Mr. Abu, discovering Tokyo. We went through the whole of Tokyo, we saw so much that we would never have found on our own. We got to know Tokyo through the smells, tastes, habits of the people who live in Tokyo thanks to Mr. Abu. Mr. Abu put a lot of effort into showing us all of it in one day, which seemed impossible. He knew the answers to all of our questions Mr. Abu has a very good eye and a great sense for photography, thanks to that we will take home unforgettable memories. He spent twice as much time with us as he should have and we will remember that. Considering that we are a group of two moms with two twenty-three year old sons, our interests are different, but he made everything interesting for us. Mr. Abu, we are grateful to you for meeting you. You are a legend!!!!Mr Abu the Legend

Peter🇦🇺 Australia

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

18 May 2025

Despite a rainy day, Abu made our intro to Tokyo one to remember. Very helpful, flexible and knowledgeable. No hesitation in recommending him. Thx Abu 🙏🏾Thank you, Abu

Tim

(About local Sena)

14 May 2025

Sena was a great guide, very informative and wonderful to spend time with. She provided great information and offered us interesting and unique information and points of interest. Hope to make it back to Japan and use Sena again. Great local guide in Shibuya

Edward🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

13 May 2025

Carlos was such a pleasure to be with on this experience. He met us right on time at our hotel and off we went. Everything discussed in our chats was organized and delivered. Having lived in Japan for 9 years, he understood the history, culture and shared his knowledge in such a way, it will be with us for a lifetime. 10-Star on the experience... Same on his English... It was all we had hoped for. Our One Day Tokyo Experience

Catherine

(About local Sena)

11 May 2025

We booked a drinks and bites tour with Sena. We enjoyed delicious gyoza, conveyor belt sushi and a sake tasting. Sena was very helpful with suggestions for places to visit whilst in Tokyo and spoke excellent English. Thanks for a great evening. Delicious Drinks and Bites in Shibuya

Maggie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sena)

9 May 2025

We had a great tour with Sena. She took us around and showed us some great spots and recommended a great restaurant for dinner. Sena is pleasant, professional and very personable. We fully enjoyed ourselves. Shibuya tour

Unknown

(About local William)

7 May 2025

We completely enjoyed our time with William in Tokyo. Dispute the app defaulting our meeting place to an uninteresting meeting spot William was able to improvise and provide a huge amount of personal experience and adaptability to save the day. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with William. He was selfless with helping us find a few hard to find shopping items and had no problem accommodating our requests. Thank you WilliamWilliam is a gem!!

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

5 May 2025

Abu was super knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to places and showed us things that we would have missed if we didn’t find him through withlocals! If you’re not sure, but considering a guide in Tokyo, just do it! You will be happy to meet Abu and learn about this amazing place from him!Awesome Guide!

Tom🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Kennedy )

4 May 2025

Kennedy was dead on time. She took us to Asakusa, an old area of Tokyo with large temples and a busy shopping area. Kennedy had strong knowledge of local history and architecture. We had some good chats about Japanese religions and legends. We ended with a stroll beside the river. All in all, a good experience. Knowledgeable, chatty guide

Benson🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sena)

4 May 2025

Sena is unequivocally tokyo's best tour guide. She goes above and beyond her role to ensure her clients' experience Tokyo through the lens of a local. She has obvious passion for her job which translates to a great experience for her customers. Sena brought us to a neighborhood we probably would not have ventured to as tourists, where we tried delicious food we would otherwise not have ever had. 10/10 experience!Stephen's experience

Pamela🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Kennedy )

3 May 2025

Kennedy made sure Tokyo not only lived up to our pretty high expectations, but even surpassed it. We asked her to show us something not too touristy and let our teenage boys experience Tokyo. And boy did she deliver! From a fairly off-the-beaten track shrine (and guiding us how to behave appropriately in the shrine), to letting our boys live out their manga and anime expectations, we could not have asked for more. A fine and extremely articulate lady who knows how to deliver Tokyo beyond the stereotype. We would recommend booking Kennedy to let you experience Tokyo. Experience Tokyo with panache

Jeff & Debby🇺🇸 United States

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

30 April 2025

Abu was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about Japanese culture and customs. We walked away with memorable photos from him and a better understanding than we would have received just wondering around on our own. Absolutely time well spent

Kathleen🇨🇦 Canada

(About local William)

29 April 2025

We really enjoyed our time with William. The With Locals app sent us to an odd and uninteresting place that we did not request but William saved the day with his enthusiasm, versatility and improvisation. We had a great time with you. Thank you for all your time and knowledge and good EnglishGreat time with William

Michael🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sena)

28 April 2025

We did the 10 tasting food tour with Sena, It was amazing. We tasted food we didn’t even know about. From fresh Sushi that arrived on what was like a bullet sushi train, to meatballs, curry bread and beautiful sweet treats. We finished in a beautiful park with a drive and some Yakitori. Sena was so sweet and knew exactly where to go and we had some lovely conversations and a great time with her. Thank you Sena. More than a taste of Tokyo

Aaron🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

28 April 2025

Thank you so much Sena; my wife and I had a blast with you. I wish we had you every day for all the different areas of Tokyo. Awesome Tour!

Maria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

25 April 2025

We fully enjoyed walking around the main streets and of highlights of Shibuya with Sena. The area is vibrant and crowded, Sena guided us to the most iconic spots like the Shibuya crossing, we saw it from above and did the crossing in person. We visited some nice comercial areas all reachable from the train station underground. We walked around the old streets were authentic small food booths are located. We went sake tasting. Sena kindly recommended and drop us to an excellent restaurant that served great sushi. We highly recommend Sena.Visting Shibuya

Silvia 🇮🇹 Italy

(About local MD ABU BAKOR)

23 April 2025

Abu was very helpful even with a rainy day and made our day special

Jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sena)

18 April 2025

We had a wonderful food tour with Sena! First of all, it was fun to be outside of central Tokyo and away from a touristy area. We enjoyed all of the different types of food she shared with us from sushi and gyoza to a seasonal treat of cherry blossom mochi. Everything was delicious! Thank you for a lovely tour.Great food tour!

pablo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos)

18 April 2025

excelente por sus modos su amabilidad sus conocimientos y su capacidad de adaptacionn a nuestras necesidadesexcelente experiencia

dmaxiak🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sena)

13 April 2025

We loved our tour with Sena, she was an absolute gem and such a delight to take us around some parts of Tokyo. She was extremely knowledgeable of the Japanese culture and food. We asked many questions and tasted many types of traditional food, soooo much to eat . She also gave us a few tips and helped us with a few things we were stuck on. Her communication with us prior to the tour was incredible. Amazing tour! Tokyo Gem

Wilson

(About local Sena)

13 April 2025

Sena was a delight to be with and walk the streets of the Kichijoji sector of Tokyo. The hustle and bustle as the evening progressed was magical. The food stops were perfect but truth be told we were full after the first three stops. Here's a tip, skip lunch before embarking. We found a way to fight through it and were rewarded at the end with dessert - with fish shaped, cream filled pancakes. As none of us spoke Japanese, Sena's English was flawless and only surpassed by her energy and willingness to satisfy our curiosity and answer all of our questions. She even humored us with a beer run to a local market/convenience store which he drank al fresco at a local park under cover of night. It was my first experience hiring a local guide through With Locals and it was the best welcome we could have hoped for to see Tokyo for the first time. We were a group of 7 friends, gentlemen and ladies and we all had a fantastic time, thanks to Sena. Arigato!A delightful walk.

Martin

(About local Sena)

13 April 2025

Sena did a wonderfull job. She is very patiently and well formed.Food Trip

Jenn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kennedy )

13 April 2025

We had a great time with Kennedy today. Ahead of time, I told her a few things we wanted to see and she put together a great tour for us and took the extra time to talk us through using the train system and buying tickets, which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. I would definitely recommend a tour with Kennedy!Very thoughtful tour

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(About local Sena)

9 April 2025

My wife, son, and I recently visited Japan for the first time. It was exciting, and potentially a bit overwhelming! I've used withlocals on other trips and fortunately came across Sena as we looked into hiring a guide to show us around Shibuya. It ended up becoming one of the highlights of the trip! Sena reached out to us before we arrived, and graciously came up with a nice itinerary tailored to what my wife and 13 yo son were interested in. She made us feel very comfortable, and we had a nice, authentic few hours with her. The time flew by, and when it was over we realized we should have booked her for a second outing! Oh well, next time. Sometimes when you are tourists in a new place, hiring a guide sounds good, but sometimes there is an awkwardness having a stranger showing you around. Definitely not the case with Sena. There was no language barrier, and she gave my wife some great suggestions for her specific shopping goals. All round a great few hours and we would definitely hire Sena again! Arigato!A great Guide for First Timers to Japan

Paul

(About local Sena)

7 April 2025

Sena was a great guide who tailored the tour to our own needs. She was charming and knowledgable and made this a very memorable experience. Kichijoji was a a fascinating place and the food was fantastic, it was a highlight of our Japan trip. Food and so much more.

Barry🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sena)

5 April 2025

Sena tailored our tour to our tastes perfectly and showed us some beyond-the-crowds places which we enjoyed immensely. Sena is knowledgeable and a lovely host. We did a bit of shopping as well as the tastings and ended up buying some of the Saki we tried. Would highly recommend. Thanks again Sena. Excellent Tokyo tour