Unique things to do in Shibuya City

We'll start at the new Toyosu—the world's largest fish market. We'll then go to the outer area known as the Tsukiji old market and Tsukiji Uogashi, a new building with fish-selling areas, including a background area that is off-limits to ordinary tourists. We'll drop in for fish while experiencing the authentic and dynamic atmosphere of a wholesale market. After taking some shopping time at the outer area, we'll purchase a variety of fish and head to Asakusa. We'll visit the popular Buddhist Sensō-ji temple before we go to my shop to prepare Kaisekistyle lunch--Traditional Japanese Cuisine--, Kaisen Donburi—sashimi rice bowls—with fresh seafood and more. After our meal, we'll have some surprise treats. Please note that the markets are lively and changing each day. Please arrive on time and be aware that the experience can run over time. Other things to note Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The new market is so huge it will seem like we are viewing a factory. We'll go to the Tsukiji old market after that and enjoy comparing the two marketplaces.

We will start off this experience by learning about cultural aspects about mochi and the traditional sweets. Then we will go on to learning the various sweets: 1. Making mochi (rice cakes) using glutinous rice flour. You will learn how to make strawberry daifuku mochi. 2. Making your own dango (mochi balls on skewers) by mixing water with two kinds of rice flour, sugar and water and coloring it. 3. Making two kinds of seasonal "nerikiri wagashi"—traditional Japanese sweets. We'll start off with the dough making then you will color and shape the dough into a seasonal motif. 4. Finally, you will taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea that you will learn how to make. If you cannot finish the sweets you can take them with you in a box. You will be notified if the class if it is a Nerikiri Wagashi Only (Making 3 kinds of Nerikiri Wagashi with Tea Ceremony) Class or a Mochi Only Class (Making 5 kinds of Mochi Dishes) at the time of booking. *Other fruits may be used in case strawberries are not available. A similar experience, "The Art of Making Japanese Mochi" is available online. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1676178 Other things to note Please state any food allergies or special diet at the time of booking. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in class due to safety reasons.

Please find out this tour on Instagram ID #gentle_yoshi. I will take you to the best Izakaya (Japanese restaurants and bars) or standing bar or Chicken skewer bar which sits in Shinjuku which is such a big city. Most locals patronize these places. They serve terrifically delicious Japanese dishes washed down with beer, Japanese sake and/or other booze. Then we will walk you through the red-light district called Kabuki-cho in Japanese, which is one of the biggest areas here, and witness the actual night life of Japan. And to cap off the tour, we will be going to the bar district where there are over 200 bars to go around in this area which is famous for its time-period sub cultures located in buildings that elicits the time-period themes portrayed. We will visit one to two bars.And you can continue the bar hopping after the tour to explore the rest of the 200 bars! So, what are you waiting for! Let’s go and meet a lot of colorful and exciting people. These are the best places to enjoy your night life in Shinjuku! Other things to note We will walk a lot. Please wear comfortable shoes. The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Please let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand.

Please check out my IG for reference! ID: wasabi_sake_experience In this experience, I will take you to inside of 300 years old sake Brewery, the oldest and biggest in Tokyo, to show you the history and culture of Sake which is extremely unique to Japan. I, being Sake Sommelier, will also do Sake-tasting for you with different Sakes in pursue of The One Sake you will love :) In addition, the location we drink is so rich in nature and breathtakingly beautiful so you will get to experience the country side of Tokyo. Sake, Japanese Rice Wine, is very unique Japanese traditional liquor like no other in the world. Now I am a very much of fanatic & enjoy it little more than I should lol. But, to be honest, my first Sake experience was not that great. I will tell you all about it when I see ya! Long story short, my opinion was completely overturned when I was introduced to GREAT SAKE in Japan. It was very fragrant & fruity. Easy to drink & flowery in the aftertaste. This experience made me very passionate about sharing Sake experience with my friends who already like/love sake and want to taste more, and also for those who may have had a rough start like I did. lol

Tonkotsu ramen soup takes more than 8 hours to make and chicken soup takes at least 4 hours I would say. So we are making “shoyu” (soy sauce) ramen soup in my experience. And, let’s learn more about “Japanese ramen” where is it from originally, how many years it’s been since ramen was landed in Japan, what kind of flavors there, and what are the authentic ramen cooking method at home. So I am excited to share with you my home style Shoyu ramen soup recipe that I have created based on the recipe I have grown up eating! We’ll also make gyoza with lots of cabbage and chives, then pan fried serve bottom side up! Very classic Japanese gyoza ingredients and method of cooking. I will ask everyone to use your hands, chopping, form gyoza, and present the dishes we make. Lots of tips to enjoy Japanese cooking much more, and cooking tools. We will cook from all from the beginning within the class timeframe. My experiences are hands-on cooking followed by my short cooking demos. My passion is let my guests to to experience and know the real Japanese culture. Looking forward to having you all! Please note: *** WE DO NOT MAKE RAMEN NOODLES AND GYOZA WRAPPERS FROM SCRATCH - will explain why I don’t in my ramen class *** WE DO NOT MAKE ICE CREAM FROM SCRATCH My IG @tokyocookingstudio My cooking studio website tokyocookingstudio. com

At three award-winning ramen shops you'll sample 6 completely different, MINI BOWLS of delicious ramen. These tour-exclusive mini bowls are about 1/4 the size of full ramen bowls. In other words, you'll be able to eat a great variety of ramen! This tour has won multiple awards - in 2020 being named one of Trip Advisor's top 20 tours (in all of Japan) and the "top food tour in Tokyo" by the Japanese government (Eat! Meet! Japan 2020 initiative). You'll get to choose your 6 ramen (from 12 choices). You'll also learn all about ramen throughout the tour - from its history to its preparation. We'll cover a different ramen topic at each of the shops, via colorful handouts and visuals. SHOP 1: Classic Hokkaido Ramen / Topic: Ramen Origins SHOP 2: Fusion Pork Ramen / Topic: Ramen Trends SHOP 3: Savory Curry Ramen / Topic: Definition of Ramen Things to note: * The tour starts in Shibuya and ends in Ebisu (or Shinjuku, depending on the day). * All ramen broths contain chicken, pork, and fish. For vegans or vegetarians, please book our Vegan / Vegetarian Ramen Tasting Tour. * The tour involves a good amount of walking (approximately 3 kilometers, or 1.86 miles) and isn't recommended for people with a low level of fitness. - We have multiple ramen tour guides.

There are various kinds of sushi, but we will make 5 kinds thi time (Nigiri sushi, Tamagyaki-sushi, winding winding, manual winding, fine winding). Generally there are two kinds of hand grips (kotegaeshi/tategaeshi). I will make sushi by this method. Becuase my shop is a shop that last 100 years, I have inherited the technology you will experienced it. Let's grab it in a sushi craftmanship. And let's make goals that sushi can be made even if yo return home! Let me eat lunch together because I also hold a sushi for you. And if there is something you want to know abot sushi, I will gladly answer. Other things to note There's nothing special to prepare. Please come with casual clothes.

We'll visit a liquor store in downtown Tokyo and will take part in the tradition of "Kaku-uchi" - sampling different types of sake at a liquor store while casually chatting and enjoying the lively local atmosphere. You won't get lost, as I'll provide you with the essential knowledge to increase your enjoyment. This experience is for you to enjoy "sake & culture" tasting. Other things to note Bringing a bottle of water is recommended.

I thank AirBnB for selecting me as "World's Best Home Cook". (Claudia, Pedro, Nonna and me, Kaori!)　 Welcome to my new little Kitchen in Shibuya! It's unique "cultural cooking class" for everyone! You'll learn how to make Sushi at home, and at the same time, get in touch with traditional Japanese culture in a friendly manner. "It smells good!" It's the first thing which guests say when they enter the kitchen. Yes, real Sushi smells good!　I also invite you to the backstages of kabuki by showing exclusive short films which I took. Get inspired by KABUKI! ◼︎Making home-made-Sushi is an entertainment! The fun part is to make Sushi together, using a lot of ingredients. ◼︎Solo travelers and couples are welcome. I also recommend this to families, because it's fun!　If you bring kids, I'll pay special attention to them. ◼︎Anytime OK, just tell me what time you want to start. ◼︎HALAL/Vegetarian/Gluten free/Egg free WELCOME ◼︎Private class for family OK, just ask! ◼︎Don't see the date? Want to start later or earlier? Tell me

We will welcome you into our own restaurant with some unique Japanese drinks as an aperitif while we talk about sake and wagyu, explaining the history, relevance, and regional differences between them. Then we will move onto the wagyu full-course meal. We source different types of wagyu from many regions in Japan, and we will serve you the best cuts available in the market for the experience date. You'll get to try traditional & authentic styles of preparation as well as some more modern dishes, along with some delicious appetizers and dessert. For each wagyu dish, we will serve you Japanese craft sake prepared in a different way. Some of them are our original cocktails specifically designed to be paired with wagyu. Example of the wagyu full-course dinner menu: Two kinds of appetizers Grilled wagyu beef tongue - original sake cocktail Wagyu chuck flap tataki - warm sake Seasonal salad Wagyu sirloin steak - nigori Wagyu chuck hotpot - unpasteurized sake Wagyu dashi udon Dessert - sake with a surprise It is not our goal to overfeed you but to serve you high quality of wagyu in many ways. We understand the price of this experience is higher compared to others, but it is a function of how much real wagyu and good craft sake cost. Other things to note Please let me know if you have any food restrictions in advance.

Let's explore the food wonderland of Tsukiji Outer Market and enjoy sampling some delicious food. I will give you a brief introduction to the outer market, which is like a labyrinth. There are about 400 shops, so it's difficult to understand what is happening and to find the good ones by yourself. We will also explore the backstreets of the outer market, and I will make recommendations and introduce you to my friends. After this experience, you may continue enjoying Tsukiji Outer market by yourself—shopping, eating, and more. Please be advised that many local spots only accept cash. [REMARKS] Tsukiji inner market (Wholesale market) was closed on 6th Oct. 2018. But Tsukiji outer market is not moved. Our tour is exploring Tsukiji outer market so we could continue this tour. Other things to note Great for first timer in Japan. Infants (2 or less) are free. We have no children price. Acceptable delay is by 5 minutes. Unacceptable to join from the middle of the tour if you come late In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended No refunds will be given for cancellations or late arrivals on the day of the tour.

LET'S GET OUT OF THE TOURIST AREA where it is overpriced and crowded with people! This tour focuses on Ueno, which is not as crowded as Shibuya, Shinjuku and is less touristy. It is also famous with Japanese foodies for a good quality at reasonable prices. I'm going to take you to popular bars and restaurants for ONLY LOCALS (NO TOURISTS!!) where the staff speaks only Japanese. I will order signature dishes, and we will discuss the food and drink (and you can pepper me with questions). We will visit 4 restaurants/taverns in total, where you will sample sashimi, grilled fish and skewered meat, etc. You will also have the opportunity to try UNIQUE Japanese alcoholic drinks (5 or more different type of drinks) and you'll be able to experience what Japanese taverns are like. After visiting these three taverns, we will end the tour at a great Ramen shop that is popular with locals. At the end of the tour, I will explain which train station you need to go, depending on where you go. You are going to have a full-size meal on the day in several different restaurants included ramen, so again pls come hungry!

The tour is perfect for FIRST TIMER in Shibuya! We will show you both traditional and modern aspects of Shibuya. You will explore the local streets with local guides. If you have any questions during the tour, feel free to ask us anything! What is the best thing to do in Shibuya? Why are there so many people at Shibuya crossing? What has changed and will in the future? We work at the tourist information center in Shibuya so you will get many information.This 1.5 hour walking tour will show you the BEST of Shibuya!! Let's have fun together!! Shibuya is also known as a night town, so if you want to see how busy the area is at night, we recommend you book the tour for the evening. Other things to note Acceptable delay is by 5 minutes. Unacceptable to join from the middle of the tour if you come late Great for Solo Travelers. Great for first timer in Japan. Showing you a lot of restaurants and bars

★Ongoing Promos★ -Bookings for September 2023 are currently 10% off! I will show you guys the visuals of Shibuya, the views you can get of the Crossing from above. Off the beaten paths spots and major tourist spots you shouldn't miss. After that we will move to Shinjuku via the JR Yamanote Line (12 minute train ride) and show you the gritty side of Tokyo, showing you the tiniest of alleys and the main night-life spot. The tour/photoshoot is going to be around 2-3 hours. I will be providing you with 25-40 high resolution photos, post processed and ready to share to your friends and family. ★Disclaimer: The experience is not a private session unless you book for one!★

We will explore the greater part of Shinjuku, the busiest area in Tokyo to show you popular spots as well as hidden gems. We'll have a couple of bites during the city walk. We'll then head to two izakaya restaurants that are popular among the locals. Places we visit range from modern to traditional, and if you are looking to try just ramen and sushi, this might not be the right one for you. Throughout the evening, we’ll taste different Japanese foods and drinks, learn about our pub food culture and history, and spend time with other foodies. Also, we offer an optional sake tasting session where we will try 5+ different craft & seasonal sake at our own sake bar in Shinjuku before the tour at 3:30pm (optional & price not included). Other things to note We will walk a lot! Wear comfortable shoes and come hungry. Let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand. Also, the maximum number of guest is 10, including people from other platforms.

We'll start at the new Toyosu—the world's largest fish market. We'll then go to the outer area known as the Tsukiji old market and Tsukiji Uogashi, a new building with fish-selling areas, including a background area that is off-limits to ordinary tourists. We'll drop in for fish while experiencing the authentic and dynamic atmosphere of a wholesale market. After taking some shopping time at the outer area, we'll purchase a variety of fish and head to Asakusa. We'll visit the popular Buddhist Sensō-ji temple before we go to my shop to prepare Kaisekistyle lunch--Traditional Japanese Cuisine--, Kaisen Donburi—sashimi rice bowls—with fresh seafood and more. After our meal, we'll have some surprise treats. Please note that the markets are lively and changing each day. Please arrive on time and be aware that the experience can run over time. Other things to note Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The new market is so huge it will seem like we are viewing a factory. We'll go to the Tsukiji old market after that and enjoy comparing the two marketplaces.

We will start off this experience by learning about cultural aspects about mochi and the traditional sweets. Then we will go on to learning the various sweets: 1. Making mochi (rice cakes) using glutinous rice flour. You will learn how to make strawberry daifuku mochi. 2. Making your own dango (mochi balls on skewers) by mixing water with two kinds of rice flour, sugar and water and coloring it. 3. Making two kinds of seasonal "nerikiri wagashi"—traditional Japanese sweets. We'll start off with the dough making then you will color and shape the dough into a seasonal motif. 4. Finally, you will taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea that you will learn how to make. If you cannot finish the sweets you can take them with you in a box. You will be notified if the class if it is a Nerikiri Wagashi Only (Making 3 kinds of Nerikiri Wagashi with Tea Ceremony) Class or a Mochi Only Class (Making 5 kinds of Mochi Dishes) at the time of booking. *Other fruits may be used in case strawberries are not available. A similar experience, "The Art of Making Japanese Mochi" is available online. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1676178 Other things to note Please state any food allergies or special diet at the time of booking. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in class due to safety reasons.

Welcome to Tokyo! Tokyo metropolitan area is the most populated city in the world, with 37 million people! Here is full of tourist spots, it's a kind of amusement park itself! The transportation is complicated, then tourists can usually visit 4-5 tourist spots in a day. But through this tour, we will take you to the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo. This must be the most effective and efficient tour! Please join this tour on your 1st day in Tokyo. Then you may understand Japanese etiquettes, how to take trains, how to pay at shops. *If you would like to put on KIMONO (Japanese costume), please tell us before you make the reservation 【Where to visit】 (Morning) 1 Seven Eleven 2 Meiji Shrine: Beautiful Forest in busy street 3 Harajuku fashion street: The center of young fashion 4 Shibuya "Hachi": The most famous dog 5 Shibuya scramble crossing: The most crowded crossing (Afternoon) 6 Tsukiji Honganji: Very unique temple 7 Tsukiji fish market: The biggest fish market 8 Lunch at Japanese genuine Sushi restaurant 9 The imperial Palace: The center of Japan 10 Marunouchi: Business center 11 Tokyo station: Central Hub of the country 12 Akihabara: Anime city (Evening) 13 Ueno Park: Art Forest 14 Ameyoko Street: Multinational market 15 Sensoji Temple: Most popular tourist spot 16 Asakusa Shrine: Shinto Shrine in Buddhist temple area 17 Guide to Izakaya: Place for refreshment

Please find out this tour on Instagram ID #gentle_yoshi. I will take you to the best Izakaya (Japanese restaurants and bars) or standing bar or Chicken skewer bar which sits in Shinjuku which is such a big city. Most locals patronize these places. They serve terrifically delicious Japanese dishes washed down with beer, Japanese sake and/or other booze. Then we will walk you through the red-light district called Kabuki-cho in Japanese, which is one of the biggest areas here, and witness the actual night life of Japan. And to cap off the tour, we will be going to the bar district where there are over 200 bars to go around in this area which is famous for its time-period sub cultures located in buildings that elicits the time-period themes portrayed. We will visit one to two bars.And you can continue the bar hopping after the tour to explore the rest of the 200 bars! So, what are you waiting for! Let’s go and meet a lot of colorful and exciting people. These are the best places to enjoy your night life in Shinjuku! Other things to note We will walk a lot. Please wear comfortable shoes. The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Please let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand.

Experience healthy and traditional Japanese food culture, which brings out the original flavor of ingredients, provides excellent nutritional balance, and also helps you enjoy a long life and keep you in shape. In this experience you will learn the basics of Japanese cuisine, using seasonal natural ingredients. For example, you'll make dashi (soup stock), cook rice, and learn how to use cooking utensils. So, even beginners will have fun! The 2.5 hour cooking class includes a 1 hour 45 minutes cooking experience & 45 minutes tasting time. This course costs 9000 yen/person(weekday) or 9500 yen/person(Sunday&national holiday) •2:30 pm: Meet at our restaurant! (wash your hands, put on your apron, and get ready for your lesson!) •2:45pm: Introduction of Instructor, and lecture on the basics of Japanese Cuisine •3:00 pm: Brief Explanation of Recipes, Demonstration & Hands-On Cooking •4:15 pm : Plating & Decoration Enjoy your dinner with Japanese Sake! •5:00: End of the class Other things to note (This time schedule is forweekday, weekend is start from 15:00-) 1. The date of your experience cannot be changed less than 72 hours before the experience start time. 2. The class may be canceled if the minimum number (2) of participants is not achieved.

Join me for a customized tour around Tokyo where I will show you some of the best places for sightseeing, shopping, and eating! You will experience Tokyo like locals do! We will first explore Shibuya, home of shopping, restaurants, and night life in Tokyo. Then we will make our way to Harajuku and Omotesando to wander through the shopping streets, eat street food along the way, and visit a shrine for a cultural touch. I can take many photos of you along the way and answer any questions you may have about Japanese culture and language. I will also leave you with a list of recommendations for you to explore on your own later. I will customize the tour based on your interests. We can add a shopping, foodie, or cultural focus to the tour depending on your preferences. Note: If you would like to schedule this tour for a day which is not on the calendar, please send me a message and I will see if I can accommodate you. At the time, I am only running tours for a minimum of 3 adults. If you are traveling solo or as two, you can book for a day other people have signed up or book as three or book a private tour. Thank you for your understanding. We will usually meet at Shibuya station. However, meeting you at your hotel and catching the train together to our first destination can be arranged depending on the location and if it is a private tour.

ENJOY JAPANESE SOUL FOODS AS YOU SOAK IN THE RETRO ATMOSPHERE AND NEON LIGHTS OF JAPAN'S MOST UNIQUE DISTRICT! A trip to Tokyo would not be complete without a visit to Shinjuku, home to Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, and the Golden Gai, some of Japan's most unique places. The tour starts in Shinjuku's famous retro izakaya area Omoide Yokocho, the nostalgic alleyway filled with great places to eat, where the pleasant smell of barbeque, local dishes, and cheers from the locals inspires. It's a short walk to Kabukicho, Japan's most famous big bright neon-lit adult-oriented entertainment district, where interesting shops and characters will surely make an impression on you. Next, we enter the Golden Gai district, a delightful eclectic maze of over 200 bars and pubs unlike anywhere in the world. Along the way, we stop for a bite to eat in Omoide Yokocho, explore Kabukicho, and have a drink in Golden Gai. Let's enjoy these photographic and distinctive areas for what will surely be one of the most memorable and informative nights of your stay in Japan. *Please note the tour price does not include food and drinks.

Please check out my IG for reference! ID: wasabi_sake_experience In this experience, I will take you to inside of 300 years old sake Brewery, the oldest and biggest in Tokyo, to show you the history and culture of Sake which is extremely unique to Japan. I, being Sake Sommelier, will also do Sake-tasting for you with different Sakes in pursue of The One Sake you will love :) In addition, the location we drink is so rich in nature and breathtakingly beautiful so you will get to experience the country side of Tokyo. Sake, Japanese Rice Wine, is very unique Japanese traditional liquor like no other in the world. Now I am a very much of fanatic & enjoy it little more than I should lol. But, to be honest, my first Sake experience was not that great. I will tell you all about it when I see ya! Long story short, my opinion was completely overturned when I was introduced to GREAT SAKE in Japan. It was very fragrant & fruity. Easy to drink & flowery in the aftertaste. This experience made me very passionate about sharing Sake experience with my friends who already like/love sake and want to taste more, and also for those who may have had a rough start like I did. lol

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan! Tokyo metropolitan area is the most populated city in the world, with 37 million people! Here is full of tourist spots, it's a kind of amusement park itself! The transportation is so complicated even for Japanese people. Then tourists can usually visit 4-5 tourist spots in a day. But through this tour, we will take you to the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo, at the best timing. This must be the most effective and efficient tour! I hope you join this tour on your 1st day in Japan, Tokyo. Then you may understand Japanese etiquettes, how to take trains, how to pay at stores/restaurants. *If you would like to put on KIMONO (Japanese costume), please tell us before you make the reservation 【Where to visit】 (Morning) 1. Seven Eleven: How convenient! 2. Meiji Shrine: Beautiful Forest in busy street 3. Shibuya "Hachi": The most famous dog 4. Shibuya scramble crossing: The most crowded crossing (Afternoon) 5. Tsukiji Honganji: Very unique temple 6. Tsukiji traditional fish market: The biggest fish market 7. Lunch at Japanese genuine Sushi restaurant 8. The imperial Palace: The center of the country 9. Marunouchi: Business center 10. Tokyo station: Central Hub of the country 11. Akihabara: Anime city (Evening) 12. Sensoji Temple: The most popular tourist spot in Tokyo

Tonkotsu ramen soup takes more than 8 hours to make and chicken soup takes at least 4 hours I would say. So we are making “shoyu” (soy sauce) ramen soup in my experience. And, let’s learn more about “Japanese ramen” where is it from originally, how many years it’s been since ramen was landed in Japan, what kind of flavors there, and what are the authentic ramen cooking method at home. So I am excited to share with you my home style Shoyu ramen soup recipe that I have created based on the recipe I have grown up eating! We’ll also make gyoza with lots of cabbage and chives, then pan fried serve bottom side up! Very classic Japanese gyoza ingredients and method of cooking. I will ask everyone to use your hands, chopping, form gyoza, and present the dishes we make. Lots of tips to enjoy Japanese cooking much more, and cooking tools. We will cook from all from the beginning within the class timeframe. My experiences are hands-on cooking followed by my short cooking demos. My passion is let my guests to to experience and know the real Japanese culture. Looking forward to having you all! Please note: *** WE DO NOT MAKE RAMEN NOODLES AND GYOZA WRAPPERS FROM SCRATCH - will explain why I don’t in my ramen class *** WE DO NOT MAKE ICE CREAM FROM SCRATCH My IG @tokyocookingstudio My cooking studio website tokyocookingstudio. com

【New release at a special price】 Welcome to Tokyo, Japan! Shinjuku is the World’s Best Downtown Area! This is a nighttime tour of Shinjuku, where you will see a different side of the city compared to daytime. Among many secret locations, we will introduce you to especially recommended ventures that Tokyoite love to visit. Enjoy eating special local food, drinking unique Sake/whisky/Beer, talking with Gay bar's staffs! Example of itinerary 1 Meet up at a KFC 2 Spectate the 3D pop-up Cat Visual Board 3 Omoide Yokocho: We will be having a drink at an izakaya instead of an aperitif. Let's enjoy some yakitori and simmered offal!? 4 Don Quixote Kabuki-cho Store: A popular shopping spot for Tokyoite 5 Toho Building Godzilla Head: One of the major symbols of Kabuki-cho and film shooting location 6 Host Club Signboard: A great film shooting spot where all the night host's faces are displayed 7 Golden Block: A plethora of shops and restaurants interwoven in alleyways. We may visit 2 places back-to-back, (2 bars/1 bar and 1 restaurant/1 bar and 1 ramen restaurant) 8 Hanazono Shrine: A mysterious night atmosphere perfect for filming at night 9 Suehirotei: A scenic location that will make you feel immersed in Edo Culture 10 Shinjuku Ni-Chōme Gay Bar: Let's enjoy conversation with the staffs. They are very talented. Their character and talk are so cool & interesting!

WELCOME BACK TO JAPAN!! My experience, Market to Meal, has been one of the most unique and top-rated Airbnb experience. I have been in the food industry for 25 years in the US and Japan. I have worked in restaurants, been a caterer, and shifted my career to a cooking teacher 20 years ago. I have been in the food exporting business such as exporting wagyu, seafood, fruits. Since I have opened my cooking school in Shibuya in my home about 10 years ago, I have created this culinary experience for Tokyo travelers to show Tokyo food life followed by cooking class in my kitchen. My guests will see how Tokyo locals shop, eat, and live. And learn about what really Japanese are eating everyday, and how the food products are organized and displayed. In my cooking class, the menu is seasonal Japanese home cooking. Learn about umami, dashi, Tamagoyaki, types of miso, Japanese cooking tools, cooking rice in a Donabe. Vegetarian and Pescetarian choices are both available in this experience. Offering these Airbnb experiences and Japanese cooking classes in my cooking school: Ramen Making with a chef Vegetarian Ramen Class Okonomiyaki Sushi at Home Japanese Desserts My IG @tokyocookingstudio My cooking school website tokyocookingstudio. com

At three award-winning ramen shops you'll sample 6 completely different, MINI BOWLS of delicious ramen. These tour-exclusive mini bowls are about 1/4 the size of full ramen bowls. In other words, you'll be able to eat a great variety of ramen! This tour has won multiple awards - in 2020 being named one of Trip Advisor's top 20 tours (in all of Japan) and the "top food tour in Tokyo" by the Japanese government (Eat! Meet! Japan 2020 initiative). You'll get to choose your 6 ramen (from 12 choices). You'll also learn all about ramen throughout the tour - from its history to its preparation. We'll cover a different ramen topic at each of the shops, via colorful handouts and visuals. SHOP 1: Classic Hokkaido Ramen / Topic: Ramen Origins SHOP 2: Fusion Pork Ramen / Topic: Ramen Trends SHOP 3: Savory Curry Ramen / Topic: Definition of Ramen Things to note: * The tour starts in Shibuya and ends in Ebisu (or Shinjuku, depending on the day). * All ramen broths contain chicken, pork, and fish. For vegans or vegetarians, please book our Vegan / Vegetarian Ramen Tasting Tour. * The tour involves a good amount of walking (approximately 3 kilometers, or 1.86 miles) and isn't recommended for people with a low level of fitness. - We have multiple ramen tour guides.

Tokyo has so much to offer and one of the many incredible things you can do is to immerse in Tokyo's nightlife! During our food & drinks barhopping tour, we will visit four restaurants, bars and clubs in total. Each of these places is a local spot that we truly love! If you want to continue with your night, we know a lot of places we can recommend to you! You will get a free shot at every bar! Most places that we visit will have delicious food options, so make sure to come hungry and thirsty :) Tokyo has a fascinating nightlife scene that you should experience first-hand! Get ready to spend the evening chatting, meeting new people & discovering hidden bars and spots in Tokyo! *If you have a date in mind and don't see any availability, don't hesitate to reach out and let me know! Let me see what we can do :)

There are various kinds of sushi, but we will make 5 kinds thi time (Nigiri sushi, Tamagyaki-sushi, winding winding, manual winding, fine winding). Generally there are two kinds of hand grips (kotegaeshi/tategaeshi). I will make sushi by this method. Becuase my shop is a shop that last 100 years, I have inherited the technology you will experienced it. Let's grab it in a sushi craftmanship. And let's make goals that sushi can be made even if yo return home! Let me eat lunch together because I also hold a sushi for you. And if there is something you want to know abot sushi, I will gladly answer. Other things to note There's nothing special to prepare. Please come with casual clothes.