Top 13 Dining Experiences in Tokyo

1.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106Our pick

Small-group Tokyo Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping with three back-alley stops, all-you-can-drink, and dinner-style snack plates.

“Yosh was a very kind, knowledgeable, and interesting gentleman who was my Tour Guide. He went out of his way to explain the historic neighbourhoods we visited and took me to very interesting spots. For a traveler looking for an enriched experience in Shinjuku neighborhood, this is a good opportunity. Highly recommended!”

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2.Sumo Show and Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,742 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $79

Tokyo Sumo Room puts you ringside for retired wrestlers, a clear English intro to sumo traditions, plus chanko-inspired Japanese dining for select sessions.

“This was my FAVORITE activity we did during our entire trip to Japan. The owners were so nice and welcoming. They charged our phones for us and recorded us fighting the sumo wrestlers. 100% recommend!”

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3.Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,307 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Best value

Samurai Restaurant in Shinjuku is a 90-minute neon show with samurai and ninjas, plus 2 drinks inside an ultra-elaborate venue.

“Fun experience, you get two drinks and you can choose from snacks, pop corn and such. The performance was very lively, there are frequent stops I guess to change decor on stage but the last Kabuki performance redeemed the whole show.”

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4.Sumida River: Japanese Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 779 reviews · 2h 30m · from $103

Traditional yakatabune dinner cruise from Asakusa, 14-dish meal with free-flow drinks, Tokyo Bay lights, Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Skytree.

“Delicious food and a great atmosphere! One of our best experiences in Tokyo so you MUST do! The food is wonderful and you get unlimited drinks, which is wonderful. The boat itself is super cool and the sightings are great as well.”

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5.Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · from $65

Tokyo Bay yakatabune dinner cruise with sukiyaki, live shamisen music, and open-air views of Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba and Tokyo Tower.

“Very fun tour, serene and cool. Food was good and alcohol was available is you want some for extra. Our tour guide Karen Midori was very knowledgeable and makes you feel at home.”

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6.Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 440 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

3-hour Shinjuku bar hopping with dinner and included drinks. Stroll Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Golden Gai, plus all-you-can-drink.

“Fun evening - and a great introduction to izakayas and the Shinjuku area on my first evening in Japan. Could have stayed in my hotel and given in to tiredness. Very glad I didn’t!”

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7.Tokyo Dinner Cruise & Tradition Show & Drinks & Tokyo Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 315 reviews · 1h 40m · from $95

Tokyo Bay yakatabune dinner cruise with live shamisen, sukiyaki-style hot pot and soft drinks, ending with Tokyo Tower views.

“What a great activity! Delicious dinner, sunset cruise, the sights of Tokyo Bay, and Japanese music! Yoyo was wonderful!”

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8.Tokyo Bay: Traditional Japanese Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 243 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Tokyo Bay night cruise on a traditional yakatabune with a multi-course Japanese dinner, unlimited drinks, and Skytree plus Rainbow Bridge views.

“It was great. You sit on tables in the floor. Beautiful view”

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9.Professional Ramen & Gyoza with Ramen Chef in a restaurant!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $159

Make ramen noodles from scratch and gyoza in a Tokyo restaurant kitchen with a ramen chef. Small group, pro tools, e-book to take home.

“This was one of our favorite experiences in Tokyo. We left inspired to try out what we learned back home. The instructors were great and part of what made this experience so memorable”

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10.Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $92

4 hours in Omori, Tokyo: origami, handmade udon, sushi and tempura, free drinks, matcha sweets, and calligraphy with your name.

“This was a real highlight of our holiday, we had such a wonderful time with Taka-San and Keiko-San learning about Japanese food and culture. Aside from the delicious food, the warm welcome and hospitality was fantastic and we left feRead more”

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11.Authentic Geisha Performance with Dinner in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $239

Asakusa geisha dinner in Tokyo: a small-group kaiseki feast with live geisha dance, music, and interpreter-led conversation at 6 pm.

“Hospitality was amazing, very professional and entertaining . They allowed us to embrace their culture. Engaged and seerved us with love”

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12.Traditional Japanese Performing Arts Show and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $140

SUIGIAN in Nihonbashi pairs a Noh-style traditional show with a seasonal kaiseki dinner, close-up seating, and a final photo.

“Felt like an experience out of this world. The service was amazing. The show they did a pretty darn good job on my day. The design of the place feels like you’re in a museum. But the price is debateble cause the places around you are high class so you’re in a high class restaurant plus a show so it’s a great experience overall. If you don’t care about the money go and take your loved one in a scenic date she’ll never forget.”

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13.Exclusive Geisha Dinner Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $522

Tokyo geisha or maiko dinner in Kagurazaka with an English guide, live music, full kaiseki course, and a photo.

“A truly memorable experience Orin was a delight and we had Ken as our guide”

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