--- title: Tokyo The Izakaya tour lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 178 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 139 duration_minutes: 190 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 6 of 45 (Food & Drink Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-the-izakaya-tour/ --- # Tokyo The Izakaya tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore three izakayas in Ebisu for dishes such as yakitori and sashimi, followed by dessert. Food and one alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink per venue are included; vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated. 4.97 from 139 reviews at €178 per person for 3h 10m. In our comparison: #6 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit 3 Izakaya followed by dessert — Join our award-winning Tokyo Night Food Tour and explore the vibrant nightlife of Ebisu, one of Tokyo’s most charming neighborhoods. With a friendly local guide, you’ll visit three hidden izakaya (Japanese gastropubs) and taste authentic Japanese dishes such as yakitori, fresh sashimi, edamame, and more, perfectly paired with sake, Japanese cocktails, and draft beer. This guided Tokyo Izakaya Tour is the best way to dive into local culture, meet new friends, and experience Japan’s beloved food and drinking traditions. Come hungry and leave with unforgettable memories! *The restaurants may change depending on the schedule. ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of ShakeShack Ebisu (close to… - Starts 17:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €178 per person - Duration: 3h 10m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 139 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Oishii Food Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.97 from 139 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 139 of 139. - 5 stars: 135 (97%) - 4 stars: 4 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise varied food, local restaurants and friendly guides, with no recurring complaint established by these reviews. **Praised:** - Varied dishes and drinks introduce travellers to unfamiliar Japanese food - Guides explain food customs, local history and useful Japanese phrases - Friendly guides create the atmosphere of dinner with a friend - Visits to restaurants travellers say they would not have found independently **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint emerges from these reviews Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2024-10-21 to 2026-06-08); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Various food until you get full stomach! - 1 drinks at each place (You can choose alcohol or non-alcohol) ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Ebisu** (10m) - Experience the way locals eat and drink in Tokyo. We'll head to 3 very different but authentic izakaya - Japanese-style gastro pubs. We will take you to Ebisu where is known for Izakaya and named after famous beer “Yebisu”. We'll try a variety of food and drinks that local... 2. **Ebisu** (45m) - Yakitori Izakaya 3. **Ebisu** (45m) - Fish restaurant 4. **Ebisu** (1h) - Lively Izakaya in small alley 5. **Ebisu** (10m) - Japanese traditional dessert ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point In front of ShakeShack Ebisu (close to JR Ebisu Station West exit taxi stand) https://www.shakeshack.com/location/ebisu-atre-west-tokyo/ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking. We are unable to accommodate you if you have severe allergies, or if you cannot accept any risk of cross-contamination, regardless of allergy severity (including for religious reasons). Even when restaurants use separate utensils, we cannot fully rule out cross-contamination. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, strict kosher and halal options are not available. ## Compared with other Food & Drink Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 45** | €178 | 3h 10m | 4.97 (139) | shared | | [Tokyo West-Side Cycling & Food Tour](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-west-side-cycling-food-tour/?format=md) | €95 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (223) | shared | | [Unlimited Local Night《ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK》Find SHINJUKU Hidden gem!](/japan/tokyo/tours/unlimited-local-night-all-you-can-drink-find-shinjuku-hidden-gem/?format=md) | €104 | 3h | 4.99 (173) | shared | | [Eat and Drink Like a Local-Hidden Taverns & Ramen in Ueno, Tokyo](/japan/tokyo/tours/eat-and-drink-like-a-local-hidden-taverns-ramen-in-ueno-tokyo/?format=md) | €95 | 3h | 4.95 (1244) | shared | Ranked #6 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €299, median €145; typical length 3h. 11 of 45 are private. 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