Shimokitazawa Food Tour w/ Drinks
Explore Shimokitazawa, Tokyo’s up-and-coming bohemian neighborhood and vintage shopping mecca, through its classic food and drinks, led by a friendly local guide.
Highlights
Explore Shimokitazawa, Tokyo’s quirky bohemian district and secondhand shopping hub, with a friendly English-speaking local
Bite into a warm curry bread, try seasonal snacks like taiyaki or sweet potato croquette, and end the day with a glass of cold beer (or other drink) and izakaya dishes
Discover hidden gems and learn the best photo spots in the area from your host
10 meals
Experience Details
With easy access from both Shibuya and Shinjuku, Tokyo’s bohemian district of Shimokitazawa infuses fresh character into the cityscape, featuring vibrant streets known for vintage shopping, vinyl record stores, and quirky cafes. Let a certified guide and “Shimokita” enthusiast guide you through the locals' favorite spots in the area, as you sample Japanese snacks (both modern and traditional) and experience a day in the life in Shimokitazawa.
Join your guide for a stroll through the lively Shimokitazawa district, home to unique goods, unique restaurants, and live music venues. Try the area's famous curry bread and seasonal snacks as you stroll along the Shimokita Senrogai (Railroad Street) and the shopping streets lined with small eateries. At the end of the tour, toast with a cold beer along with yakitori and other snacks at a popular izakaya.
Sample food items included (subject to change depending on the season and availability):
- Curry bread or donut
- Hand-baked rice cracker
- Taiyaki (fish-shaped cake with a sweet filling)
- Sweet potato croquette
- Beer and appetizers (e.g. yakitori skewers)
Inclusions
Japanese snacks (4 or 5 items)
1 glass of sake or other drinks
Appetizers (e.g. yakitori skewers)
English-speaking local guide
Souvenir: 1 masu sake cup made of Japanese cypress wood
Exclusions
Transportation to the meeting point and from the drop-off point
Additional purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the West Exit of Higashikitazawa Station (Odakyu Line.) A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please inquire with the host about the possibility of accommodating dietary restrictions or allergies.
The minimum legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours 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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