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Flavours of Tokyo: A Journey Through Time - Small Group Food Tour
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$176
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Overview
The Flavours of Tokyo food tour offers a captivating culinary journey through three districts and time periods in Tokyo. Spanning 5.5 hours, this tour showcases the essence of Japanese cuisine, from traditional dishes to modern fusion creations.
- 🍣 Start your journey in Nihonbashi, where you'll discover key ingredients like Katsuobushi and Kelp that form the foundation of Japanese cooking.
- 🥢 Sample traditional snacks such as Satsuma-age, Amazake, Imo Kenpi, and Daifuku, all sourced from shops over 100 years old, with some dating back to the Edo period.
- ⛩️ Visit Fukutoku Shrine to learn the differences between shrines and temples and experience the cleansing rituals before prayer.
- 🍶 In Ginza, experience the post-war industrialization of Japan, sampling Yakitori and unique Japanese alcoholic drinks under the railway tracks.
- 🍜 Savor traditional noodle dishes like tempura soba or curry udon at an Izakaya, immersing yourself in the local dining culture of Salarymen.
- 🏢 Stroll past the impressive Tokyo International Forum Building on your way to Tokyo Station, capturing the architectural beauty of the area.
- 🍱 At Tokyo Station, taste popular commuter foods like Tamagoyaki and Fruits Sando, perfect for a quick bite on the go.
- 🍰 Arrive in Akihabara, where you'll indulge in fusion desserts that blend traditional flavors with modern twists, reflecting the area's innovative spirit.
- 🌍 Public transportation options are readily available nearby, ensuring convenient access to the tour locations.
- 🚶♂️ Wheelchair accessible options are available, allowing everyone to enjoy the culinary delights of Tokyo.
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Flavours of Tokyo: A Journey Through Time - Small Group Food Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Lemon Sour (Japanese alcoholic drink)
- Dashi. Katsuobushi. Kombu. Satsuma-age. Amazake. Imo Kenpi. Daifuku or Dorayaki. Pokemon Taiyaki. Matcha (green tea) bubble tea or ice-cream
- Yakitori. Tempura Soba. Tamagoyaki. Fruits Sando
- The costs of transport used during the tour are payable by yourself. We take two short subway rides.
Meeting point
Nihonbashi Subway Station Exit B12.
Return details
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NihonbashiStarting in Nihonbashi, in the past, we will look at key ingredients and flavours that underpin Japanese food. We will learn about Dashi, the stock that forms the base of many Japanese dishes. We will focus in on two key ingredients; Katsuobushi and Kelp. From there we will enjoy some traditional Japanese snacks that have been eaten for generations. Satsuma-age (fried fish cake), Amazake (a healthy fermented rice drink), Imo Kenpi (sweet potato chips) and Daifuku (glutinous rice mochi with a sweet filling). All of the shops that we have chosen have been carefully curated. All are over 100 years old, several date back to the Edo period itself!
- Nihonbashi Bridge (pass by)
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Fukutoku ShrineFukutoku Shrine: Discover the differences between Shrines and Temples. Learn how to cleanse your spirit and pray at a shrine.
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GinzaArriving into Ginza / Yurakucho we learn about how Japan industrialised after the war. With industrialisation came Salarymen and with Salarymen came Gado Shita’s (small bars and restaurants built under the railway tracks) to serve the working men before their commute home. We will eat and drink like Salarymen at an Izakaya (Japanese style pub) and noodle stall under the tracks. On our menu we have Yakitori (grilled meat on skewers), a Sour (an alcoholic drink which is unique to Japan) and tempura soba or curry udon ( noodle soup dishes).
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Arriving into Ginza / Yurakucho we learn about how Japan industrialised after the war. With industrialisation came Salarymen and with Salarymen came Gado Shita’s (small bars and restaurants built under the railway tracks) to serve the working men before their commute home. We will eat and drink like Salarymen at an Izakaya (Japanese style pub) and noodle stall under the tracks. On our menu we have Yakitori (grilled meat on skewers), a Sour (an alcoholic drink which is unique to Japan) and tempura soba or curry udon ( noodle soup dishes).
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Tokyo International ForumFrom the railway tracks of Ginza and Yurakcho, we stroll to Tokyo Station calling in at the impressive International Forum Building on the route.
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Kitte MarunouchiKitte Building
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Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae HirobaAt Tokyo Station we will try some foods popularly eaten on a commute home; Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) and a Fruits Sando (Japanese milk bread sandwich filled with fresh fruits and whipped cream).
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Daimaru TokyoAt Tokyo Station we will try some foods popularly eaten on a commute home; Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) and a Fruits Sando (Japanese milk bread sandwich filled with fresh fruits and whipped cream).
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AkihabaraArriving in Akihabara, an area famous for its many electronics shops, Maid Cafes and Anime culture, we consider the future of food in Japan. We will be trying a selection of desserts which combine traditional foods or flavours with a modern fusion twist. In addition to our three fusion desserts, we will discuss Akihabara’s prominence in bringing new technology, ideas and subcultures to Japan.
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Flavours of Tokyo: A Journey Through Time - Small Group Food Tour
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$176
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!