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FUKUOKA

Hakata Yatai Hopping: Fukuoka Street Food Tour

Take to Hakata’s streets and numerous yatai food stalls with a local expert and fellow food lover! Experience the various foods, from ramen and gyoza to international cuisine, and enjoy some special stalls popular with the locals.

from¥22,000
(45)
Regional food
Food Tours
OSAKA

Osaka Shinsekai Street Food Tour (15 Dishes & 2 Drinks)

Welcome to the “kitchen of Japan”! In this Osaka food tour, try tasty treats and learn about iconic street foods while sampling a whopping total of 15 dishes — yakitori, karaage, takoyaki and more— at five different eateries in Shinsekai.

from¥13,000
(2)
Food Tours
AICHI

Osu Street Food Tour in Nagoya

Explore Nagoya’s Osu Kannon Temple and Osu Shopping Street, learning about the area’s history and cultural traditions from a local tour guide. Stop by 5 street food stalls for some tasty local bites, and even draw your omikuji fortune at the temple!

from¥16,100
(2)
Regional food
Food Tours
TOKYO

Sugamo, Tokyo: Jizo Dori Shopping Street Food & Culture Tour

Immerse yourself in the retro atmosphere of Sugamo, a laidback area near Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Stroll Jizo Dori Shopping Street with a local guide and savor snacks and sweets at local shops and explore shrines and temples like Koganji Temple.

from¥7,000
Rain or shine
Food Tours
TOKYO

Togoshi Ginza Street Food Tour With Karaage & Yakitori

Embark on a gastronomic adventure through Togoshi Ginza on this street food tour! Discover the finest local stalls, treating yourself to mouthwatering delights like karaage, yakitori, onigiri, curry pan, and Japanese pudding.

from¥13,800
With 1 drink
Food Tours
OSAKA

Five-Hour Osaka Walking Tour w/ Street Foods

Get your step count in on this walking tour where you can discover the food culture of Osaka, known as the “Kitchen of Japan”, while exploring its landmarks, including the Kuromon Market, Nipponbashi Denden Town, Shinsekai district and more.

from¥13,000
Food Tours
ISHIKAWA

Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha Districts

See the main sights of Kanazawa and taste its specialties on this guided food tour. You’ll sample local foods in Omicho, the city’s biggest seafood market, and stroll through Kazuemachi Chayagai and Higashi Chaya, two iconic geisha districts.

from¥6,250
Regional food
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto’s Kitchen: Nishiki Market Food Tour With Hiroshi

Join Hiroshi–your adventurous guide–for an private tour of Nishiki Market in Kyoto! You’ll learn about the market’s history, tour the stalls, sample foods, learn how the famed tsukemono (pickles) are made, then toast with a shot of sake.

from¥12,000
(3)
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Local Food Tour in Fun & Friendly Sugamo

An old-school shopping street that’s a bit of a local secret, Sugamo is popular among the older demographic, but offers delights for all ages. From charming sweets shops to eclectic handicrafts, explore the “Harajuku for Old Ladies” on a guided tour!

from¥24,200
With lunch
Food Tours
SAGA

Kyushu Street Food: Yatai Food Tour in Karatsu (Saga)

Exploring the fascinating street food scene of historical Karatsu City in Saga, dining at several yatai street food stalls tucked under railroad tracks where you’ll try Kyushu delicacies like squid shumai dumplings and champon.

from¥20,000
Personal chef
Food Tours
TOKYO

Setagaya Food Tour: Snacks, Gotokuji Temple & More (Tokyo)

On this Setagaya food tour, ride the local train to Gotokuji, Tokyo’s renowned cat temple, and explore the area in search of street foods and snacks, guided by a local host familiar with the area’s history and culture.

from¥1,000
Food Tours
TOKYO

Shibuya Street Food Hunt

Discover the authentic foods of Tokyo’s most famous entertainment and shopping district! Avoiding the tourist traps, your tour guide will take you to five food stops and introduce you to Japanese foods like Kobe beef, okonomiyaki, sushi, and more!

from¥24,200
(4)
With dessert
Food Tours
OSAKA

Daytime Food Tour in Osaka Dotonbori

Known as “Japan’s Kitchen,” Osaka is a city for foodies. On this tour, weave through the backstreets of the Dotonbori and Nanba neighborhoods to find the best hidden food spots and enjoy specialties like fried skewers and Michelin-rated takoyaki.

from¥25,300
(2)
Food Tours
NAGANO

Food & Cultural Walking Tour Around Zenkoji Temple in Nagano

Chat with locals as you wander about the Zenkoji Temple area in Nagano, the heart of the prefectural capital. Snack on oyaki and other local delicacies along the way. Tea and sake included!

from¥14,200
(1)
Regional food
Food Tours
AICHI

Nagoya Food & Culture Tour: Atsuta Shrine & Kishimen Noodles

Join a walking history, culture, & food experience in Nagoya! Visit Atsuta Shrine, explore the tranquil forest, learn about Shintoism, & try kishimen noodles (a regional specialty) alongside a friendly English-speaking host.

from¥15,000
Food Tours
FUKUOKA

Fukuoka Yatai Culture: Dine at Viral Yatai Keiji

Clink glasses with locals at one of Fukuoka’s most famous food stalls: Yatai Keiji! Meet Abe-san, the owner, and enjoy several dishes and drinks of your choice as you soak in the friendly and cozy atmosphere of this yatai with your host.

from¥21,000
Food Tours
TOKYO

Vegetarian Food Tour in Shibuya: Try Five Local Dishes

Set out on the ultimate vegetarian food tour of Shibuya to taste a variety of local Japanese dishes. Get off the beaten track to hidden restaurants and an underground market with five food stops, a drink and dessert included.

from¥26,400
Food Tours
OSAKA

Osaka City Tour: Shopping Streets, Shrines, and Depachika

Explore Osaka like a local! Stroll along Osaka’s longest shopping street, visit a “depachika” food basement, and make a wish at a famous shrine! Then stop by your local host’s home for a cup of tea where you’ll get a glimpse into Japanese home life.

from¥14,000
Regional food
Food Tours
SHIZUOKA

Flavors of Mt. Fuji Food Tour with Shinkansen Bullet Train

In the foothills of Mt. Fuji, this food tour will introduce you to the delights of Shizuoka. Visit cultural sites like Fujisan Sengen Shrine and 6 food stops, including an 80-year-old soba restaurant and a sweets shop with handmade confections.

from¥77,500
(1)
Regional food
Food Tours
TOKYO

Izakaya Extravaganza: Asakusa Dinner & Tuna-Cutting Show

Enjoy the thrilling atmosphere of a tuna auction show in an izakaya restaurant in Asakusa! Bid on your preferred tuna cuts, which will be prepared and served to you on the spot, and enjoy them with ramen, yakitori skewers, drinks, and more.

from¥19,836
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Shimbashi Food Tour: Izakaya, Ramen, & All-You-Can-Drink

Get a true Japanese salaryman experience with this guided night food tour in Shimbashi. Enjoy izakaya food (plus an all-you-can-drink bar) & ramen in one of Tokyo’s CBD districts. Experience includes hotel pickup/dropoff from selected locations.

from¥20,000
Food Tours
NAGANO

Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Street Food Walking Tour in Nagano

See the best of Nagano on this guided walking tour! Matsumoto Castle, sake tasting and food – It doesn’t get better, folks. Join this whirlwind walking tour of Nagano that combines Japanese culture, history, food, drinks, & more.

from¥15,500
Food Tours
OSAKA

Private Osaka Food Tour: Explore Kuromon Market & Dotonbori

Taste the flavors that have made Osaka food famous in this custom food tour of the city where you’ll explore Kuromon Market, Dotonbori district, and the Hozenji Yokocho alley with a knowledgeable local guide and interpreter.

from¥19,836
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo After Dark Private Custom Food Tour

Tour Tokyo’s side streets and experience the flavors and faces that define dinner for millions of locals. This custom private tour includes several Japanese foods, dessert, and drinks, picked according to your preferences and dietary needs.

from¥19,836
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After watching Shizuka Anderson’s Yatai Hopping tour video with Bruce and reading all the positive reviews from previous Byfood tour participants, my brother and I went in expecting something special. Bruce and his team (Tomoko and Katsumi) absolutely delivered one of our most memorable nights in Japan. From start to finish, Bruce was the consummate host and we couldn’t have felt more welcomed and taken care of. The tour is everything as advertised and more, as Bruce has a true passion for yatai and Japanese culture and it comes across on the tour. We not only enjoyed yatai staples like mentaiko omelet, oden, and yakitori but based on our feed back Bruce also selected dishes completely new to us (hello Yamaimou “moving” steak and horumon!) That was the case throughout the tour as we could see Bruce tailoring the experience so that it became unique to us. Being tourists I don’t think we’ve had an actual “conversation” with any locals while eating but that all changed in the yatai’s with encouragement from Bruce and his team. Some of our fellow diners even wanted to practice speaking English with us! The best tours are the ones where you don’t feel you’re on a tour but one where you feel like you’re being shown the town by family or friends. This is one of those. For anyone who wants to experience Fukuokan yatai culture in good company look no further. (The tour has 2 time slots. If you want to see the yatai stalls being set up book the early one)
Leon Tam
February 16, 2025
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Hakata Yatai Hopping: Fukuoka Street Food Tour
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Hilarious, sharp-witted guides who know their food, their drinks, and how to turn strangers into instant friends. Worth every yen—tip well! I rarely write reviews, but this experience was so incredible I had to share. My wife, father-in-law, and I joined Andy and Maru for a night we’ll never forget. Beforehand, I mentioned my wife’s MSG sensitivity—a tough request in Japan. Andy was upfront about the challenge and even offered a free cancellation. Instead, we went for it, and he delivered. He identified MSG-heavy dishes, adjusted the menu where possible, and was totally fine with us bringing safe food for her. From the start, it was clear he genuinely wanted us to have an amazing time. And the food? Phenomenal. Andy knows his stuff—he guided us to incredible local dishes we might have skipped (cheese kushikatsu and chicken wings? Game-changers). We’re adventurous eaters, but he still introduced us to hidden gems. The expert drink pairings were the cherry on top—Japan-exclusive drinks and specialty pours. But food and drinks alone don’t make a great tour. Andy and Maru did. They’re hilarious, engaging, and masters at turning strangers into drinking buddies. They shared fascinating history, food culture, and pop culture insights—unfiltered and wildly entertaining. And their hospitality didn’t stop at the last stop—they even hailed us a taxi. If you’re hesitating—don’t. Just book it. You won’t regret it.
Eddy Hong
February 12, 2025
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Osaka Shinsekai Street Food Tour (15 Dishes & 2 Drinks)
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Thanks for an amazing yatai experience. It's truly the perfect way to have a real glimpse into this tradition and eat like the locals do. Highly recommended.
James Vella
February 12, 2025
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Hakata Yatai Hopping: Fukuoka Street Food Tour
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We had a great night discovering the yatai culture of Fukuoka. Bruce was a wonderful host, very passionate and knowledgeable. And of course the food was great!
Ludovico Rossari
February 09, 2025
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Hakata Yatai Hopping: Fukuoka Street Food Tour
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Bruce was very sweet and knowledgeable about the local places to go. Great way to showcase the local food and mingle with the community. Highly recommend!
Tim Silvester
February 08, 2025
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Hakata Yatai Hopping: Fukuoka Street Food Tour
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Street food is a big deal in the Land of the Rising Sun, and its vendors are some of the most consistently creative in the world. In fact, many of the iconic dishes of Japan — including sushi and yakitori — started their life in the street food carts of the big cities! These old-school carts are known as yatai, and nowadays they’ve undergone a hipster renaissance.

Alongside the classic Japanese street food dishes, you’ll find plenty of more recent additions to love like “yaki imo” baked sweet potatoes, “takoyaki” octopus batter balls, “imagawayaki” cakes filled with red bean paste, to name a few. The list is basically endless, and each region has its own unique variations to discover.

If you want the lowdown on the local street delicacies, hop on one of these Japanese street food tours and get the expertise from a local guide. You’ll be taken to the very best places to try Japanese street food in its most authentic forms. By the time you’re finished, you’ll be an expert in all the classics, as well as whatever new styles the mad scientists of the market stall and yatai are cooking up next.