Tokyo Ginza Authentic Food Tour (Izakayahoppen door lokale gids)

This was one of the best food tours I have ever done in any city. Ryo picked very high quality spots with exceptional food and experience. I highly recommend this tour for the best picks in this area of Tokyo.

Ryo is an awesome tour guide. He personalized the experience for us making it feel extra special. He has also developed strong relationships with the various restaurants so it was a pleasure to meet some of the chefs and learn about the different styles of food. Each restaurant was unique and we wouldn't have discovered them on our own. Highly recommend this tour.

Highly recommend Ryo's tour. Not only did we get to eateries that we would never find ourselves but we also learnt about the culture of modern Tokyo dining out.

I had already done another tour a few years ago, but I recently joined it again, and it was just as enjoyable as I remembered. What really stands out is the guide, Ryo. He is incredibly generous with his knowledge and advice. Beyond the tour itself, he shares a lot of practical tips about Japan, food culture, and how to enjoy the country properly. Some of the advice he gave me back then is still something I use every time I travel to Japan, which says a lot. The tour itself is very well designed: great izakayas, well chosen locations, and a very pleasant pace. Ryo pays real attention to group dynamics, making sure everyone feels comfortable and included. His English is excellent, clear and natural, which makes the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Overall, a high-quality food tour with a passionate and professional guide. I would absolutely recommend it, whether it’s your first time in Tokyo or not.

If you are a foodie and you miss this tour with Rio, you will miss one of the best food experiences of your life. We dined on a variety of authentic Japanese foods, sake and beer as Rio took us to the hidden gems of of Tokyo. We plan to take this tour again during our next visit.

This is an experience that should be enjoyed by all Foodies. Our guide Ryo hand selected each location for the delicacies that they served & their history. You are not just taken to a restaurant & fed, you are guided there with a history lesson & a story of the owners & their dreams. Ryo gave us our 1st lesson in the proper way to eat Sushi to maximize its flavor & pair it with Saki, at Tsukiji Mottainai Project Uoharu. The Nigiri was served as Art & each bite exquisite. Our next stop was Osaka Yakiniku for organ meat cooked table side Hibachi. Ryo knowledge of how to eat each piece & when to enhance with which sauce, took each slice to a higher level. We finished our evening at Ginza Karin. The young female Proprietor has created a little gem, hand selecting all products served & always on a search for unique Saki’s to pair with it. Every dish is created fresh daily with an ever moving menu. She will be a force to be reckoned with in the food industry for years to come. None of our experience would have happened without the research, knowledge & passion put in by our guide Ryo. He is greeted with respect by each owner who appreciate his passion for food & care he gives his clients. We had the best food experience of our lives last night & will be forever grateful that Ryo was our guide.

A great insight into the variety of the food scene in Ginza, our thanks to Ryo and his choice of izakaya staff for a great experience.

We had an excellent food tour with Ryo tonight. We thoroughly enjoyed sampling the food and sake from the three different out of the way places we visited. This is more than a food tour. Ryo guided us through the history and customs behind Japanese food giving us some insight into Japanese culture and cuisine. This was a memorable experience and we highly recommend Ryo’s food tour.

This was a fantastic food experience for us (husband and me). Ryo, our foodie tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the local food in the Ginza area. We would not have discovered the restaurants that we visited if left to our own devices. We would also not have heard the stories about the restaurants or the chefs. Ryo was super friendly and engaging ( and takes great photos!) We were very grateful for his list of recommended restaurants. I only wish we did this tour at the start of our stay in Tokyo instead of towards the end as we only got to one of his recommendations (best Udon noodles I have had!) This is a tour to put on your 'to do' list for sure. (Photos taken by Ryo).

A lovely way to explore izakaya in Ginza and have a delicious dinner along the way. Ryo was great company and chose great venues.