The 5 Best Tokyo Drinks Tours

1.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours eating through Shinjuku with a bilingual guide such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, or Chi. Visit several izakayas for 14+ tastings, including skewers, sashimi, comfort food, and three drinks, while walking through Kabukicho, Golden Gai, and Omoide Yokocho. Menu and venues vary.

“What a fabulous experience! Hawaii Joe was a great guide and the food at all the establishments we visited was amazing. The walking tour was fascinating and seeing all the bars was incredible. There were 11 other guests and by the end of the evening we all were friends! Highly recommended this tour!”

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2.Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

In three hours, an English-speaking guide such as Sahori, Bunga, or Makayla takes you to three ramen shops in Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ueno. Choose six quarter-size bowls from 11 or 12 options, enjoy a drink, and learn how ramen styles, broths, noodles, and toppings differ. Expect about 3 kilometers of walking and a very full finish.

“Daisy was an excellent tour guide. She was a lovely person to hang out with for the afternoon. We learned so much during this tour and have a far greater appreciation for the different varieties and flavors of ramen. We highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

In Tsukishima, join an English-speaking team such as Sato, Haruko, or Risa for a three-hour, small-group class covering ramen broth, chashu pork, and nigiri sushi. You’ll taste three selected sakes, learn Japanese food traditions, take home recipes and chopsticks, and leave with a meal you made yourself.

“Making sushi and Ramen in Tokyo was a dream come true! The class was fun, educational, and perfect for all skill levels. I’d do it again anytime.”

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4.Tsukiji: Unlimited Sake Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 1h 30m · from $54Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Sake Lovers Inc in Tsukiji, tasting Japanese sake with an English-speaking host such as Mako, Yuki, or Kyoko. Sample a wide range of styles, compare different serving temperatures, and pair pours with light snacks. Small groups can feel almost like a private lesson, though food, hotel transport, and wheelchair access are not provided.

“It was a very interesting and enjoyable afternoon with our host Mako! A must do when visiting Tokyo!”

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5.Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · from $112

Spend four hours shopping at a Tokyo supermarket and cooking sushi, miso soup, eggplant dengaku, and dashimaki tamago in a small English-language class. Guides such as Tiger, Suzy, Taka, Fuji, and Mihori teach patiently, with four sake tastings, lunch, recipes, photos, and a children’s playroom included.

“the location description made it very easy to find. Suzy was amazing. explaining everything and helping me make the most from this experience. I will take my new found skills and torture my friends now by making them eat everything I've now learnt to make. 😁”

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