Ebisu Local Food Tour: Shibuya's Most Popular Neighborhood
Description
In this 2.5-hour private food tour in Ebisu—one of the liveliest neighborhoods for local food and bars—taste a variety of Japanese dishes that are favorites among locals. Ebisu, located in Shibuya ward, is a cozy district known for its small restaurants, pubs, and famous standing bars (tachinomiya). Consistently ranked by Tokyo locals as one of the most desirable places to live, Ebisu offers a laid-back atmosphere, making it a refreshing break from the chaos of central Shibuya. Walk through lively alleys filled with dozens of small shops and bars. Visit restaurants and stalls serving favorites such as okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and yakitori. Experience how locals unwind after work with delicious food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. End the evening with one included drink (beer, sake, soda, or juice) and a Japanese dessert.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In this 2.5 hour food tour in Ebisu, one of the most lively neighborhoods for local food and bars, enjoy tasting various Japanese foods that are local favorites in the area.
- Ebisu, located in Shibuya ward, is a sweet little area of Tokyo that is known for its cozy and small restaurants, pubs and famous standing bars (tachinomiya). For the last few years, Tokyo locals have consistently ranked Ebisu as the neighborhood they would most want to live in. It’s quite different from other parts of the city in that it is really laid back, making it a refreshing break from the chaos of the big city and a great area to kick back to enjoy some good food and a drink.
- Standard Cancellation Policy:
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 20 days or less before event
- This tour operates daily from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (except for some holidays)
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- Age requirement
- This experience is for guests that are age 8 and up (children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult). The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. A booking must be made for all guests, and the cost is the same for any age between 8 to 99 years.
- Minimum drinking age is 20 years
- What if I'm late?
- Although this is a private tour, the guide will wait up to 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within this time, the tour will be considered cancelled.
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today.
Reviews(21)
We were late due to our delayed flight, but Moto accommodated us. She shared a brief history of the area and took us to some very local places with great food. Moto is friendly, engaging and fun.
Really enjoyed the tour with Duke. He had a lot of interesting info and stories to share and was an entertaining host, The food options were good and seem very representative of the izakayas in the area, though maybe a little bit on the safe side.
We had a fantastic experience on this tour! We visited two restaurants, and both served delicious food. Our guide did a great job explaining each dish, which added a lot to the experience. It ended up just being the two of us, with no other people in the group, which made it feel even more personalized. Everything was perfect—highly recommended!
This was a great tour! Izumi was wonderful, very knowledgeable and nice, and chose amazing dishes for us to try. We particularly liked the second restaurant, where the selections were completely unfamiliar to us and sooooo tasty. 10/10 would recommend and would do this again. Go on an empty stomach!
Very informative and interesting. Very informed guide, polite and interesting.Good value for money. Guide Shun is recommended.
This tour was so much fun! We had a great time with our guide Toshio! He is so knowledgeable and informative. The food spots were great and they are the kind of spots you would never find on your own. Thanks again Toshio, we had an excellent time with you!
Our guide Koji was interesting, knowledgeable and fun. The food was delicious! It’s definitely worth your time and money.
My wife and me decided to join a food tour in Tokyo because this is our first time visiting this city. I was impressed by their efficient management of the tour, which allowed us to sample a variety of foods within just 2.5 hours. It's definitely worth a try!
My private tour w/ Muneko was nothing short of amazing! It was just her and I wandering through the alleys of Shibuya, visiting really cool Izakayas. I was able to try so much good Japanese food at 3 different establishments I would not have even known existed. It was nice having Muneko help me experience what it feels like to be a local in Japan. She was fun, vibrant and even helped this rookie finish his sake when he had a bit too much to drink lol. If you want a genuine Japanese food experience, book this tour! You won’t be disappointed:)
Noriko was lovely and took us to some really interesting places we would never have found on our own. Good fun evening.