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Explore the vibrant food culture of Tokyo on a delightful walking tour through Tsukiji Market, guided by a local expert. This one-hour experience offers a taste of Japan's culinary treasures, beginning with a fluffy tamagoyaki, followed by sizzling wagyu beef skewers. At a historic tea shop, enjoy refreshing sencha and hojicha, before sampling sweet black beans and roasted peanuts at a bean specialty store. The tour concludes with a traditional dashi tasting, revealing the essential ingredients that define Japanese cuisine. Your guide shares personal stories and unique insights, making this a perfect introduction to Tsukiji's flavors, tailored to your interests.
- One-hour walking tour focusing on Tsukiji Market's culinary highlights
- Taste Japanese specialties like tamagoyaki, wagyu beef, and dashi
- Gain insider knowledge about Tsukiji's history and food culture
- Flexible route allows for spontaneous stops at vendors and shops
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Meeting and pickup
If you see someone in front of Lawson Tsukiji 4-chome Store (at the entrance of Tsukiji Outer Market) holding a smartphone displaying “AlvaJapan,” that’s your guide.
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Dive into Tokyo’s food culture on a short but flavor-packed walking tour of Tsukiji Market. Led by a young local guide who knows every corner of the district, this one-hour experience focuses on tasting the market’s most beloved specialties. Start with a sweet and fluffy tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), then savor a juicy wagyu beef skewer hot off the grill. At a century-old tea shop, sample refreshing sencha and hojicha, and at a bean specialty store, try sweet black beans and roasted peanuts. Round out your journey with a traditional dashi tasting, learning how kombu, bonito, and sardines form the backbone of Japanese cuisine. Along the way, your guide shares personal stories and insider knowledge of Tsukiji’s history, vendors, and food culture. If something catches your eye—like a famous knife shop or chopstick store—the guide can adapt the route so you can step inside.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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