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Japan · DINNER EXPERIENCES
The 5 dinner experiences below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across Japan. Prices, durations and one standout detail for each, so you can choose over dinner and book before dessert.
Small-group Shinjuku bar hop with 3 secret-feeling izakaya stops, all-you-can-drink, snack plates, and guide-led local know-how.
“Yohei was a great guide! The food was exceptional and the drinks were plentiful! Highly recommend this of you were worried about going into tight bars by yourself as a foreigner!”
3-hour Shinjuku izakaya crawl with dinner and drinks included, hidden alleys, 3 bar stops, and a friendly English guide for $108.
“The tour was a lot of fun while also deepening my understanding of Japan. Icchan was funny and knowledgeable. This tour ultimately was a great way for me to get out and have some drinks in Tokyo with others as a solo traveler. I'd recommend this tour and will book again if I return to Tokyo!”
A small-group Wagyu & sake 8-course tasting dinner in Shinjuku with expert pairing, regional beef cuts, and craft sake cocktails.
“what an amazing experience. the history we learned about wagyu in addition to tasting the absolute best wagyu ever was unmatched. loved learning how to pair sake with wagyu as well which was delicious and a fun activity as well”
Saijo private sake tour: Mitate Shrine, three breweries, calligraphy with spring water, then bishu-nabe dinner with tastings and pairings.
“I had a wonderful time exploring Saijo's sake culture with friendly and knowledgeable local guides.”
Osaki Togoshi Ginza private walking food tour with a night shrine stop, izakaya dinner, and included sake in Tokyo’s Shinagawa area.
“We were looking for a place to have dinner in the Osaki station area. Apparently, this area is an office district, so it was difficult for us to find an easy restaurant for our first visit. So we booked a table at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) about Read more”