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Tokyo, Japan

Shinjuku Private Food Tour

Eat your way through the side streets of Shinjuku, guided by a local who skips the chain restaurants and the tourist menus
5.0
(1 review)
Max 5 guests
3 hours
Private
Personalized
Food tasting

Key Facts

Food walk through the backstreets of Shinjuku
One food stop chosen by your Local Expert
One cafe stop with coffee or tea away from the crowds
All ordering and menu explanation handled by your Local Expert
Small group tour

Overview

You step out of Shinjuku station, packed with people, and within just a minute the noise and crowds fade away. The smell of grilled meat and simmering broth drifts out of a doorway barely wide enough for two people. By lunchtime the counter seats are full, but your Local Expert knows exactly how to get a table.

There are food tours that hand you a list of predetermined spots. This is not one of them. Your Local Expert decides the streets you walk, the places you eat, all based on what you told them you were curious about. Shinjuku has a daytime version most visitors never get to see, and it takes a true local to show you how to find it.

Where we'll meet

Shinjuku Station (East Exit A9)3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022

What You'll Do

Meet Your Local ExpertBefore your experience, your Local Expert will contact you via the TOMOGO! app chat.
Walk Into the NeighborhoodYour Local Expert takes you off the main streets and into the parts of the area that do not appear on tourist maps.
Eat at a Place You Would Never Find AloneThey’ll take you to one of their favorite places and they handle everything at the counter while you just eat and enjoy.
Coffee and the Rest of the DayYour Local Expert takes you to a unique, hard-to-find cafe. While there they can give you more recommendations and tips that only a local would know!
Get local recommendations before you goBefore the tour ends, your Local Expert shares their personal picks for the rest of your trip.

Tour Reviews

5.0
(1 review)
M
Mark Henderson
May 18th, 2026

Amazing food and a great guide.

Included / Not Included

Included
Pre-experience planning conversation via the TOMOGO! app.
Meal cost and cafe cost are included.
Not Included
Entrance fees unless specifically stated.
Personal purchases, souvenirs, or optional activities.
Transportation to the meeting point and during the experience.
Additional orders beyond the tour's standard serving.

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Yes, Shinjuku is easy to explore on your own, but having a Local Expert helps you discover local shops and experience the area beyond just walking through it.

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Yes, it’s still worth revisiting this experience because your Local Expert will show you their favourite spots that you may have missed earlier.

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Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended.

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