Ebisu Local Food Tour: Shibuya’s Most Popular Neighborhood

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19,000


In this 2.5 hour food tour in Ebisu, one of the most lively neighborhoods for local food and bars, enjoy tasting various Japanese foods that are local favorites in the area.

  • Ebisu, located in Shibuya ward, is a sweet little area of Tokyo that is known for its cozy and small restaurants, pubs and famous standing bars (tachinomiya). For the last few years, Tokyo locals have consistently ranked Ebisu as the neighborhood they would most want to live in. It’s quite different from other parts of the city in that it is really laid back, making it a refreshing break from the chaos of the big city and a great area to kick back to enjoy some good food and a drink.
  • Meet your guide at 5:00 PM at Ebisu Station and begin your 2.5 hours Food Tour by getting acquainted with your tour guide and others in your small group. Spend the next couple of hours roaming this hidden food scene of Tokyo, visiting multiple restaurants and stalls and trying a variety of Japanese food including okonomiyaki, takoyaki and yakitori. Walk around a lively alley with dozens of small shops and bars in the heart of Ebisu, where you will experience how locals spend their evenings after work by enjoying their favorite foods with a beer or sake.
  • After the feast, sip on a beer, sake or just juice/ soda (one drink included) to wash down all the food before having some Japanese dessert to end the Ebisu food tour.

  Availability: Any day except holidays (from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM)

  Location: Ebisu, Tokyo

  Price:

 Standard Option: 

  • 1 person: 38,000 JPY
  • 2 people or more: 19,000 JPY per person

 Private Option: 

  • 1 person: 79,800 JPY
  • 2 people or more: see pricing at check out

Add-on: Tokyo Custom 4-hour Tour

The Tokyo Custom 4-hour Tour will include an English-speaking guide. This tour can be conducted before the event from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Public transportation costs are included. Admission fee or other optional activity fees for guests and tour guides are not included.

Add-on: Tokyo Custom 8-hour Tour

The Tokyo Custom 8-hour Tour will include an English-speaking guide. This tour can be conducted before the event from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Public transportation costs are included. Admission fee or other optional activity fees for guests and tour guides are not included.

Included:

  • English speaking tour guide
  • Small group tour
  • Service fees
  • Food tasting, 1 drink (beer, sake, soda or juice)

Excluded:

  • Additional drinks (available to purchase; only one drink included)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

Age Requirement

This experience is for guests that are age 8 and up (children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult). The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. A booking must be made for all guests, and the cost is the same for any age between 8 to 99 years.

Payment

All bookings are payable via Stripe (Booking Checkout) or Flywire. Confirmations regarding your booking will be sent at least 10 days before your activity date.

Cancellation Policy

Standard Cancellation Policy:

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 20 days or less before event

Q&A

Why visit Ebisu Neighborhood in Shibuya?

Ebisu (恵比寿) is major district of Shibuya-ku in Tokyo. The Ebisu neighborhood was developed on the site of a former brewery, Ebisu beer, which gave the area its name. The area became popular both as a residential and leisure hub mainly due to Yebisu Garden Place (one of Tokyo’s most pleasant dining, shopping, residential and working mini-cities since it opened in 1994). The neighborhood developed around Yebisu Garden Place over time, and Ebisu has since been renowned for its high concentration of bars and restaurants, including many izakaya (Japanese-styled pubs).

In SUUMO’s 2016 survey, Tokyo locals ranked Ebisu as the neighborhood that they would most want to live in. The headquarters of many international companies and embassies are also located nearby, which also makes the Ebisu neighborhood popular among ex-pats. The atmosphere here is high-end but friendly and relaxed.

The Ebisu neighborhood hits the trifecta of central location, easy access to public transport, and desirable amenities. Its location is especially ideal as it is located in Shibuya ward, just south of Shibuya and north of Meguro and near the fashionable Daikanyama and Hiroo neighborhoods.

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What if I’m late?

We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time. Since this is a group tour, we may not be able to wait for you if you are late. The tour will begin without the late guests and you can meet the rest of the group at the next location. Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need to meet the group in the next location.

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