After 5 Food And Drink Walk

Tokyo After 5: Small Group Food, Drink & Culture Tour

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Group: max 8 travellers
Meeting point: Mitsukoshi Ginza Department Store, Ginza
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Intrepid Urban Adventures - Japan

Overview

This walk starts at the Lion statue outside the Mitsukoshi Ginza department store, then moves through the Ginza district with the guide. After that, the guide hands out subway tickets and takes everyone on the train. The main eating happens in two neighborhoods: Tsukishima's Monja Street, where the group cooks monja-yaki on a griddle, and a lively local drinking alley for yakitori and drinks. Between them, the tour runs about three and a half hours and finishes back at Ginza Station.

Along the way there are three foods on sticks or plates: yakitori, monja-yaki and wagashi sweets. Two drinks are included, and the choice covers sake, beer or a soft drink. The group is capped at eight guests, and every bar and restaurant visited is locally owned and run.

It suits travellers who want a short, guided introduction to Tokyo's neighborhood food scenes with someone else handling the ordering and the subway logistics. It is less suited to vegetarians, vegans or anyone who needs gluten-free food, since the stops cannot cater to those diets. Anyone happy to stand at a griddle, ride the subway twice and eat beside locals will get the most out of it.

What's Included

Included

Taste three local favorites on sticks: yakitori, monja-yaki, and wagashi
Sip two local drinks,sake, beer, or a soft drink, your choice
Travel like a local with two subway tickets included
Explore Tsukishima's “Monja Street” with a local English-speaking guide
Join a small group tour, limited to 8 guests for a relaxed, intimate vibe
Meet local chefs and explore Tokyo's neighborhood food culture
Discover hidden neighborhood spots off the tourist trail
Hands-on Monja-yaki and yakitori experience

Not Included

Additional drinks (available for purchase)
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Mitsukoshi GinzaThe group gathers in front of the life-size sitting Lion statue outside the Mitsukoshi Ginza department store, reachable via the A7 exit of Ginza Station. This stop lasts 15 minutes.
Explore GinzaA stop in the Ginza district lasting 15 minutes.
Tsukishima Monja StreetThe longest stop, at 1.5 hours. The group cooks monja-yaki on a griddle with the guide and meets local chefs along the street.
Yurakucho alley dinnerThe final stop, 1 hour 15 minutes, at a local drinking alley for yakitori and the included drinks. Additional drinks can be purchased here at your own cost.
End at Ginza StationThe tour finishes at Tokyo Metro Ginza Station in Ginza.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking, drawn from the listing and from what past guests repeatedly mention.

Walking and stairs. The listing calls for a moderate amount of walking and recommends comfortable shoes.
Group size. The tour is limited to eight guests, which keeps the group small.
Food and drink. Yakitori, monja-yaki and wagashi are included, plus two drinks chosen from sake, beer or a soft drink. Extra drinks must be paid for separately.
Dietary limits. The stops cannot cater to vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free needs, per the listing. One reviewer also mentioned cabbage in the monja-yaki, so picky eaters should go in with open expectations.
Age rules. The minimum age is 12. Tokyo's legal drinking age is 20, so anyone under 20 is served non-alcoholic drinks only.
Subway travel. Two subway tickets are included, and one reviewer described the guide walking the group through the Tokyo subway system. Expect to be underground for parts of the transfer between neighborhoods.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the pace involves stairs and a fair stretch of walking before the first food stop, which one reviewer found tiring. The tour also requires good weather, and cancellations within 24 hours of the start time are not refunded.

Common Questions

What Food And Drinks Are Included?

Three foods are included: yakitori, monja-yaki and wagashi, along with two drinks per person chosen from sake, beer or a soft drink. Two subway tickets are also covered. Additional drinks and gratuities are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At the life-size sitting Lion statue outside the Mitsukoshi Ginza department store, near the A7 exit of Ginza Station. The tour ends back at Ginza Station. The listing does not state hotel pickup, so check the booking page if you need one.

Can Children Join?

The minimum age is 12 years. Guests under 20, Tokyo's legal drinking age, are served non-alcoholic drinks only. Most travellers can participate according to the listing.

Is It Suitable For Vegetarians Or Gluten-Free Diets?

No. The establishments visited on this tour cannot cater to vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free requirements. Travellers with those diets should pick a different tour.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded or accepted. If the tour is cancelled for poor weather, a different date or a full refund is offered.

What Should I Bring And Wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, since a moderate amount of walking is involved. Bring extra money if you want additional drinks beyond the two included, plus anything for gratuities. The meeting point is easy to reach on the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hibiya or Marunouchi lines.

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