Shinjuku Food Tour: Discover Hidden Local Gems

Embark on a 3.5-hour Shinjuku Night Food Tour and discover the vibrant cityscape of Tokyo while indulging in authentic Japanese cuisine. Savor sushi, wagyu beef, and delicious desserts in the famous red-light streets of Shinjuku.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shinjuku - Upon meeting the guide, the culinary adventure kicks off at a genuine sushi haven.
  • Omoide Yokocho - Here, guests can choose the Omakase style (chef’s selection), trusting the experienced sushi chef to present the season’s best offerings. Navigating Shinjuku’s lively streets, teeming with people, eateries, accommodations, and…
What's Included
  • Full Wagyu beef Japanese BBQ dinner (Vegetarian menu available)
  • 8 pieces of seasonal Omakase nigiri sushi (Vegetarian menu available)
  • Japanese dessert or an alcohol drink
  • 2 drinks (alcohol is also available)
  • Photos during a tour
  • 3.5 hours with a MagicalTrip’s Certificated Guide
Additional Information

Shinjuku, a bustling district in Tokyo, can be quite overwhelming with its vast array of choices and bustling crowds. Many hidden local treasures often go unnoticed, as they are not featured in guidebooks and can be difficult to locate without knowledge of Japanese.
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Location
1-chōme-2-8 Nishishinjuku
In front of Black pillar (Next to Uniqlo Shinjuku Nishiguchi shop) - 3 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku station West Exit - Nearest exit from Shinjuku station is D1 or B15 - Your guide will be holding an orange sign saying "Magical Trip"
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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457siab
Sep 26, 2025
Great experience with amazing tourguide - I usually book food tours when i go somewhere so i have quite a few of them under my belt to compare to. We had an amazing guide, Yuki! He was knowlegible, flexible, and his English was great. I needed to buy a present for my husband and he also helped me research that!
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Ericengelmann
Sep 25, 2025
A wonderful way to experience shinjuku’s food scene! - Really enjoyed this tour. Anne was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable, friendly, and provided a lot of background and stories that I’d never have gotten going on my own. The wagyu was amazing, the sushi was made right in front of us by a very nice chef, and for dessert we selected mochi donuts. 3 hours long was the perfect length of time to really experience shinjuku’s food scene. Highly recommended!
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945allieg
Sep 24, 2025
Minnie’s the best! - Minnie was incredible! We had such an amazing time with her! She was so knowledgeable and we loved all the food experiences she had planned for us!
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354tigrang
Sep 24, 2025
Amazing Food Tour - Minnie did an amazing job, so knowledgeable and fun! She took us to all the hidden gems of Shinjuku and we had an absolute blast!
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Solymarm76
Sep 22, 2025
Family foodie experience - Mayu was very kind, respectful and knowledgeable.. The food was great. Watching how the sushi chef prepared the food was delightful. The Yakiniku meat was very juicy and yummy. The historical explanation of the places we went and walked through was really interesting and made it an all around experience..Thank you Mayu for a wonderful family night.
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Chrissp5774rp
Sep 20, 2025
Magical Food Tour in Shinjuku - We had an amazing food tour in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district! Our guide, Yohei, was hilarious and engaging, fostering a fun group vibe. The omakase sushi was fresh and artful, the Kobe beef melted in our mouths, and the dessert with sake tasting was a perfect finale. Yohei’s knowledge and charm made the night unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour!
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722wyattp
Sep 18, 2025
Best Sushi, Wagyu, and dessert experience I have had. - It was an amazing and very individualized experience. Got to sit and watch the sushi chef make the sushi right in front of us with the freshest fish I have ever had. This was with a lot of banter back and forth between us and the chef. Then we went to a wagyu restaurant that had had a great selection of different cuts to try. Both meals included a drink. I got the Plum wine and a red wine (both were delicious). After we got Taiyaki and talked while it rained. Overall, it was an amazing experience and Megumi was great as a guide around Shinjuku and went above and beyond the entire time.
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G7223wcchristineh
Sep 18, 2025
Great experience! - We were positively surprised, delicious food, great locations that were diverse and well-maintained, highly recommended, right as an entry point if you had no contact points with Japan/Tokyo before. For us a successful evening with a friendly guide who took a lot of time and could patiently answer all questions on our part. I would do it over and over again, thanks to Yuki who gave us a lot of fun as a family.
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Mariefiringlemme
Sep 17, 2025
Great foods, great company! - Molly was an amazing guide, so patient, interested and kind! I truly enjoyed the guided tour; amazing food and good tips for the trip further on from Molly :)
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I2243zkandrewm
Sep 16, 2025
Night Foodie Tour Shinjuku - What a fabulous adventure! Our guide Kazu was very knowledgeable and took us into surprising locations & hidden gems. Both the food & dining experience were excellent. Thank you Kazu for such a fun night.
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From $124
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).