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If cancellation is made up to 7 days prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 7 days will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
STEP BACK IN TIME AND DISCOVER HIDDEN LOCAL GEMS THAT GIVE SHIBUYA A DEEP CULINARY HISTORY BEYOND ALL THE GLITZ AND MODERN POP CULTURE GLAMOR!
This hidden gem nightlife tour will show you a side of Shibuya that tourists never see. Step back into history, visit spots, and have experiences that locals have enjoyed for decades! Visit drinking and dining stalls that are hiding in plain sight. Learn about the culture of Tachinomi bars where diners snack on local seasonal dishes and drink with friends and coworkers. Try some of the best local Ramen at a favorite shop that has stood the test of time-serving local fans for over 60 years! And have a dessert experience that you will never forget. Your inner child will have so much fun on our last dessert stop, but we can’t tell you much here as we don’t want to spoil the surprise.
We will start off the evening in a classic Tachinomi-a Japanese standing bar ('tachi' meaning stand, 'nomi' meaning drink). Traditionally, they were a no-frills type of bar located around train stations or in working-class areas, where salarymen would come to unwind after a hard day’s work. Let’s kanpai (toast) and kick off the tour in local style.
Japanese ramen has taken the world by storm in recent years but there is nothing quite like a real bowl of ramen enjoyed in the back streets of the big city. We will be visiting a ramen shop with a lot of history that has even been featured in a Japanese manga (graphic novel) — Please note on days when this shop is closed we will visit a backup shop serving amazing regional ramen.
Wind your way along back streets as we head over to our hidden gem izakaya (Japanese pub) wonderland where your guide will help you enjoy some of the best local dishes and drinks with a retro atmosphere like nothing you’ve seen before. Choose your own sake, beer, or special mixed drinks at this spot. (Non-alcoholic beverages are also available) before we head off to a sweet finish with our surprise dessert experience.
3-hour tour of the back streets and hidden spots around Shibuya. Try local snacks and over 12 different dishes with 3 drinks included visit a famous 60 -year-old iconic Ramen shop. Learn about the history of Shibuya dating back to the Showa era and discover some special spots from Tokyo’s past. This evening tour will take you to places that you would simply not find on your own.
We have a strict policy about starting our tours on time. This is to protect the enjoyment of all our guests and restaurant partners. We regret to say that if you cannot make it to the meeting point at the departure time, the tour will start anyway and no refund will be provided. We also cannot accommodate meeting at any of the food stops once you have missed the start of the tour. Please note that we can only wait an additional five minutes after the start time and NEXT the tour will depart. In addition to our limited five-minute grace period, please note that we are unable to give instructions or communicate with the guides by phone once the tour begins. This is to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests on the tour and also to respect our relationships with the restaurants.
TOUR SCHEDULE Days: Monday to Sunday Meeting time: 15:45-16:00
Starting time: 16:00
End time: 19:00
IMPORTANT NOTE: Changes may occur in the tours and the places we visit due to restaurant schedules, holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Corresponding substitutions will be made in this case.
Minimum of 2 guests, adults only. Minimum age for this tour is 20 years old.
TOUR DETAILS
Please note that we cannot guarantee allergy-free food or dietary restrictions, as food is prepared in kitchens not owned by Arigato Japan. Also, some stops may not have a viable substitution, but we will do our best to compensate at different stops during the tour.
WEATHER REMINDER: On rainy days, we recommend bringing an umbrella. They can be easily purchased at any convenience store.
If cancellation is made up to 7 days prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 7 days will incur a 100% service charge. If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Retro Shibuya Food Tour (adults only) in Tokyo
