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Tokyo West-Side Walking & Street Food Tour

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24 reviews

Location: Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 2 hours
Product code: 105496P2


Overview
Ditch the commotion of Tokyo’s well trodden tourist hubs and venture into the charismatic pockets of West Tokyo on a ‘no fuss’ walking and street food jaunt.Dive head first into the Tokyo neighbourhoods of Nakano and Koenji, as we explore the twisting alleyways, alternate subcultures and casual eateries that give these enclaves their distinctive character.Feast upon a selection of eats from local vendors, independent markets and Japanese franchises, as we walk the nostalgic 'shotengai', boisterous ‘yokocho’ and contrasting calm of the residential backstreets.Gain an insight into life in the streets, as well as the confidence to take on Tokyo’s dining scene as a neighbourhood pro. Local eating and drinking hotspots, suggestions for offbeat neighbourhoods to explore, you’ll be equipped with it all as we cap off our outing over a drink at a quintessential ‘izakaya’.So, lace up your walking boots, come hungry and don't be shy about getting your hands dirty on this Tokyo walking and street food tour.Leave content, with a new appreciation of Tokyo life, local flavours and hopefully a few tips and tricks to squeeze that little bit extra out of this bewildering metropolis.Stop At: • Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan • Koenjikita, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0002, JapanSample Menu • Street Food Eats - 5 Japanese street food eats from a revolving selection of local vendors, markets and popular franchises. • Drink - Your choice of drink at a cosy neighbourhood izakaya.
Supplier Name
DIG Tokyo Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,This is a ‘no-fuss’ walking and food experience with an emphasis on socialising, exploration and local discovery. There won’t be any major sightseeing or ‘fine dining’ stops on our itinerary.,Our day out together will by no means be a refined eating experience. We'll constantly be on the move and snacking on our feet. Prepare to walk approximately 2 km / 1.2 mi, tackle stairs and get your hands dirty!,Japanese cuisine often contains meat and seafood elements, with ‘dashi’ being a common base ingredient. Please understand that we will be visiting typical local eateries and that this experience DOES NOT cater to personal tastes, dietary requirements or food allergies. Feel free to enjoy as much or as little of the food as you wish.,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,Please appreciate that you have chosen an outdoor activity that may be impacted by the weather. If we encounter a rainy day, our walk generally proceeds as planned.,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,DIG Tokyo Tours is taking all necessary precautions to keep its guests and local community members fit and healthy during this period. For any concerns regarding tour itineraries or specific health and safety measures feel free to get in touch. I hope to see you over this side of Tokyo soon, Andy!
Inclusions:
Snacks - 5 Japanese street food eats from a revolving selection of local vendors, markets and popular franchises.,Alcoholic Beverages - Your choice of drink at a cosy neighbourhood izakaya.,Local English speaking guide
Exclusions:
¥140 JR train ticket from Nakano to Koenji.
Traveler Reviews

Visited Tokyo around New Years with a few friends in early 30s. This tour was one of the highlights of the entire trip... Even the skiing, haha low snow this year. Andy was great and had a ton of local neighborhood knowledge. He answered questions I didn't even know I had and in great detail. Such random fun facts. Great mix of food you may not have tried and enjoying the "experience."

Highly recommend this tour, Andy was well versed in local knowledge and was able to answer any questions that we had about the food, culture and Tokyo in general. The eateries he took us to were amazing, and definitely ones that you wouldn’t know about or wouldn’t think to go into without being a local. Overall a great experience!

I really enjoyed my time with Andy. He showed me parts of Nakano I'd never explored by myself. The food and the atmosphere were so great - I can really recommend this tour to everyone!

Great tour. Andy gave us a fantastic insight into another side of Tokyo we may not have seen. Food absolutely delicious. Andy also gave us some great tips for after our tour which we thoroughly enjoyed authentic. Highly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Andy, what a superb introduction to a less touristy area. The food he bought for us to eat was all very fresh and delicious. Some from places you would never find, or have the confidence to order from. It's certainly encouraged us to be more adventurous in the rest of out food travels around Japan. Andy's local streets were full or locay owner stores and family's out doing their shopping. We would certainly reccomy and hope to see Andy again one day. Thankyou Andy ??

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