Tokyo · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Mt. Fuji from Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchiko, Oishi Park, and a thatched village on this practical Tokyo day trip.
“Wonderful experience! Our tour guide Mits was very knowledgeable, the food was delicious (we chose Kobe beef) and the view was breathtaking. Thank you VIP Japan Tours, you made the process very smooth.”
Learn sumo from retired wrestlers, try a playful bout, and make chanko nabe in this intimate English-language Tokyo lunch experience.
“Even more enjoyable than I expected...so much fun interacting with 2 retired sumo wrestlers, who were great ♡ For tourists, but in a good way - unique experience. Loved it!”
Explore Tsukiji’s outer market, sample five or more foods, visit a Buddhist temple, enjoy donburi lunch, and see Tokyo from above.
“Ken Take was our guide for this tour and he did an incredible job taking us around to all of the destinations and activities included. He was friendly, energetic, outgoing, and knowledgeable which made for a fun and informative three hours. I was able to catch the tour on a layover I had in Japan and felt like it was a great introduction to this area of Tokyo. We got to experience a piece of the culture and was introduced to amazing food in the market. Ken also gave great recommendations for buying and helped other tour members find what they wanted to get in the market. The tour was…”
See Tokyo’s major sights in one day by Hato Bus, with Meiji Shrine, Asakusa, Odaiba, buffet lunch, an English guide, and Skytree views.
“The tour guide was extremely helpful and the bus was very comfortable. Overall a wonderful trip and worth the price!”
See Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchi, lunch, and Chureito Pagoda on a practical 9-hour Tokyo day trip.
“This was a fantastic experience to visit the main sightseeing spots of Mt Fuji in just one day. The traditional lunch was delicious, highly recommend the Mt Fuji ice cream soda drink as well! Particularly loved Oishi Park - it was so stunning, wRead more”
See Nagano’s wild snow monkeys from Tokyo, walk a snowy mountain trail, enjoy beef sukiyaki, and visit winter snow huts on select dates.
“It is a serious 6 kilometer hike over an icy walkway. Get the crampions for your shoes when offered. I saw several people lose their footing. But...Snow Monkeys!”
Meet former sumo wrestlers in Tokyo’s Ryogoku, learn ring rituals, try a padded bout, and enjoy a hearty chanko hotpot lunch.
“My group and I all loved this activity! The guide was fun and interactive and we genuinely enjoyed watching, and learning, and in the end getting into the ring with the sumo wrestlers. The lunch was delicious too. The whole thing was definitely worth what we paid”
Watch sumo practice in a former Tokyo stable, learn its traditions, make chanko-nabe, and optionally wrestle a rikishi over four lively hours.
“Well organized. Very good presentation of the sumo wrestling. Both professional and funny . Good exchanges with the sumo . The guide is skilled to explain the sumo rules and make the visitors participate so that there is a good atmosphere between all the people.”
Explore Nikko from Tokyo with Toshogu Shrine, Irohazaka, Lake Chuzenji, Kegon Falls, and a traditional Buddhist vegetarian lunch.
“Giornata molto bella. Il tour a Nikko è sicuramente qualcosa da fare quando si và a Tokyo. Guida socievole e molto disponibile. Consigliato :)”
Cycle through eastern Tokyo with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Asakusa, Sumo town, a temple, Edo museum, and lunch for $96.
“Shogun was an excellent guide who took us at speed to ensure a great historical tour of East Tokyo. Lunch was good also plus no hard-sell warehouse these type of tours invariably incorporate.”
Make onigiri in Tokyo’s Yanaka, build a bento with local deli dishes, and enjoy a relaxed home-style Japanese lunch with friendly teachers.
“This has been the highlight of our trip so far. Highly recommend the onigiri making class! My family and I had so much fun making lunch. We learned a lot from the very kind teachers who made us feel very welcome. All of the food was absolutely delicious.”
Walk Tokyo’s sumo district, learn its rituals and past, then share a chanko-nabe lunch on this small-group Ryogoku tour.
“It was my two nephews and I first ever visit and this tour was a great experience! We had a private tour with Jeff who was kind, fun, and informative. Loved walking through Ryogoku and getting not just sumo history but town and artists hisRead more”
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