Unique things to do in Shibuya City

Please find out this tour on Instagram ID #gentle_yoshi. I will take you to the best Izakaya (Japanese restaurants and bars) or standing bar or Chicken skewer bar which sits in Shinjuku which is such a big city. Most locals patronize these places. They serve terrifically delicious Japanese dishes washed down with beer, Japanese sake and/or other booze. Then we will walk you through the red-light district called Kabuki-cho in Japanese, which is one of the biggest areas here, and witness the actual night life of Japan. And to cap off the tour, we will be going to the bar district where there are over 200 bars to go around in this area which is famous for its time-period sub cultures located in buildings that elicits the time-period themes portrayed. We will visit one to two bars.And you can continue the bar hopping after the tour to explore the rest of the 200 bars! So, what are you waiting for! Let’s go and meet a lot of colorful and exciting people. These are the best places to enjoy your night life in Shinjuku! Other things to note We will walk a lot. Please wear comfortable shoes. The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Please let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand.

We'll start at the new Toyosu—the world's largest fish market. We'll then go to the outer area known as the Tsukiji old market and Tsukiji Uogashi, a new building with fish-selling areas, including a background area that is off-limits to ordinary tourists. We'll drop in for fish while experiencing the authentic and dynamic atmosphere of a wholesale market. After taking some shopping time at the outer area, we'll purchase a variety of fish and head to Asakusa. We'll visit the popular Buddhist Sensō-ji temple before we go to my shop to prepare Kaisekistyle lunch--Traditional Japanese Cuisine--, Kaisen Donburi—sashimi rice bowls—with fresh seafood and more. After our meal, we'll have some surprise treats. Please note that the markets are lively and changing each day. Please arrive on time and be aware that the experience can run over time. Other things to note Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The new market is so huge it will seem like we are viewing a factory. We'll go to the Tsukiji old market after that and enjoy comparing the two marketplaces.

Visit a few iconic staples of Shibuya's nightlife scene. We'll start at "Vive La Vie" which is a hidden restaurant/bar, ran by a former photographer Michiko who turned chef started it 15 years ago. Then move on to the watering holes of drunks' alley ( called "Nonbei-Yokocho" ), an area with more than 30 bars to toast with local drunks. If we still are full on, we could hit a bar "Point 66", which is owned by Mr. Maezono a.k.a Mar-chan who has created a legendary "328" in Nishi-Azabu, very first club in Tokyo in 1979, or "Bubbles" which is a hideaway in Shibuya's secret district Maruyama-cho. See how it goes... Other things to note You probably shouldn't be a hangover...

Please check out my IG for reference! ID: wasabi_sake_experience In this experience, I will take you to inside of 300 years old sake Brewery, the oldest and biggest in Tokyo, to show you the history and culture of Sake which is extremely unique to Japan. I, being Sake Sommelier, will also do Sake-tasting for you with different Sakes in pursue of The One Sake you will love :) In addition, the location we drink is so rich in nature and breathtakingly beautiful so you will get to experience the country side of Tokyo. Sake, Japanese Rice Wine, is very unique Japanese traditional liquor like no other in the world. Now I am a very much of fanatic & enjoy it little more than I should lol. But, to be honest, my first Sake experience was not that great. I will tell you all about it when I see ya! Long story short, my opinion was completely overturned when I was introduced to GREAT SAKE in Japan. It was very fragrant & fruity. Easy to drink & flowery in the aftertaste. This experience made me very passionate about sharing Sake experience with my friends who already like/love sake and want to taste more, and also for those who may have had a rough start like I did. lol

We will start off this experience by learning about cultural aspects about mochi and the traditional sweets. Then we will go on to learning the various sweets: 1. Making mochi (rice cakes) using glutinous rice flour. You will learn how to make strawberry daifuku mochi. 2. Making your own dango (mochi balls on skewers) by mixing water with two kinds of rice flour, sugar and water and coloring it. 3. Making two kinds of seasonal "nerikiri wagashi"—traditional Japanese sweets. We'll start off with the dough making then you will color and shape the dough into a seasonal motif. 4. Finally, you will taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea that you will learn how to make. If you cannot finish the sweets you can take them with you in a box. You will be notified if the class if it is a Wagashi Only Class or a Mochi Only Class at the time of booking. *Other fruits may be used in case strawberries are not available. A similar experience, "The Art of Making Japanese Mochi" is available online. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1676178 Other things to note Please state any food allergies or special diet at the time of booking. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in class due to safety reasons.

There are various kinds of sushi, but we will make 5 kinds thi time (Nigiri sushi, Tamagyaki-sushi, winding winding, manual winding, fine winding). Generally there are two kinds of hand grips (kotegaeshi/tategaeshi). I will make sushi by this method. Becuase my shop is a shop that last 100 years, I have inherited the technology you will experienced it. Let's grab it in a sushi craftmanship. And let's make goals that sushi can be made even if yo return home! Let me eat lunch together because I also hold a sushi for you. And if there is something you want to know abot sushi, I will gladly answer. Other things to note There's nothing special to prepare. Please come with casual clothes.

At three award-winning ramen shops you'll sample 6 completely different, MINI BOWLS of delicious ramen. These tour-exclusive mini bowls are about 1/4 the size of full ramen bowls. In other words, you'll be able to eat a great variety of ramen! This tour has won multiple awards - in 2020 being named one of Trip Advisor's top 20 tours (in all of Japan) and the "top food tour in Tokyo" by the Japanese government (Eat! Meet! Japan 2020 initiative). You'll get to choose your 6 ramen (from 12 choices). You'll also learn all about ramen throughout the tour - from its history to its preparation. We'll cover a different ramen topic at each of the shops, via colorful handouts and visuals. SHOP 1: Classic Hokkaido Ramen / Topic: Ramen Origins SHOP 2: Fusion Pork Ramen / Topic: Ramen Trends SHOP 3: Savory Curry Ramen / Topic: Definition of Ramen * We can request the ramen shops to remove any meat toppings. However, please be aware that all broths contain some chicken, pork, or fish. Other things to note: - Please have ¥140 ready for train tickets (not including the fare back, after the tour). - Please wear comfortable shoes - we'll do a fair amount of walking. - We have multiple guides.

Tonkotsu ramen soup takes more than 8 hours to make and chicken soup takes at least 4 hours I would say. So we are making “shoyu” (soy sauce) ramen soup in my experience. And, let’s learn more about “Japanese ramen” where is it from originally, how many years it’s been since ramen was landed in Japan, what kind of flavors there, and what are the authentic ramen cooking method at home. So I am excited to share with you my home style Shoyu ramen soup recipe that I have created based on the recipe I have grown up eating! We’ll also make gyoza with lots of cabbage and chives, then pan fried serve bottom side up! Very classic Japanese gyoza ingredients and method of cooking. I will ask everyone to use your hands, chopping, form gyoza, and present the dishes we make. Lots of tips to enjoy Japanese cooking much more, and cooking tools. We will cook from all from the beginning within the class timeframe. My experiences are hands-on cooking followed by my short cooking demos. My passion is let my guests to to experience and know the real Japanese culture. Looking forward to having you all! Please note: *** WE DO NOT MAKE RAMEN NOODLES AND GYOZA WRAPPERS FROM SCRATCH - will explain why I don’t in my ramen class *** WE DO NOT MAKE ICE CREAM FROM SCRATCH My IG @tokyocookingstudio My cooking studio website tokyocookingstudio. com

We'll visit a liquor store in downtown Tokyo and will take part in the tradition of "Kaku-uchi" - sampling different types of sake at a liquor store while casually chatting and enjoying the lively local atmosphere. You won't get lost, as I'll provide you with the essential knowledge to increase your enjoyment. This experience is for you to enjoy "sake & culture" tasting. Other things to note Bringing a bottle of water is recommended.

We will welcome you into our own restaurant with some unique Japanese drinks as an aperitif while we talk about sake and wagyu, explaining the history, relevance, and regional differences between them. Then we will move onto the wagyu full-course meal. We source different types of wagyu from many regions in Japan, and we will serve you the best cuts available in the market for the experience date. You'll get to try traditional & authentic styles of preparation as well as some more modern dishes, along with some delicious appetizers and dessert. For each wagyu dish, we will serve you Japanese craft sake prepared in a different way. Some of them are our original cocktails specifically designed to be paired with wagyu. Example of the wagyu full-course dinner menu: Two kinds of appetizers Grilled wagyu beef tongue - original sake cocktail Wagyu chuck flap tataki - warm sake Seasonal salad Wagyu sirloin steak - nigori Wagyu chuck hotpot - unpasteurized sake Wagyu dashi udon Dessert - sake with a surprise It is not our goal to overfeed you but to serve you high quality of wagyu in many ways. We understand the price of this experience is higher compared to others, but it is a function of how much real wagyu and good craft sake cost. Other things to note Please let me know if you have any food restrictions in advance.

LET'S GET OUT OF THE TOURIST AREA where it is overpriced and crowded with people! This tour focuses on Ueno, which is not as crowded as Shibuya, Shinjuku and is less touristy. It is also famous with Japanese foodies for a good quality at reasonable prices. I'm going to take you to popular bars and restaurants for ONLY LOCALS (NO TOURISTS!!) where the staff speaks only Japanese. I will order signature dishes, and we will discuss the food and drink (and you can pepper me with questions). We will visit 4 restaurants/taverns in total, where you will sample sashimi, grilled fish and skewered meat, etc. You will also have the opportunity to try UNIQUE Japanese alcoholic drinks (5 or more different type of drinks) and you'll be able to experience what Japanese taverns are like. After visiting these three taverns, we will end the tour at a great Ramen shop that is popular with locals. At the end of the tour, I will explain which train station you need to go, depending on where you go. You are going to have a full-size meal on the day in several different restaurants included ramen, so again pls come hungry!

Let's explore the food wonderland of Tsukiji Outer Market and enjoy sampling some delicious food. I will give you a brief introduction to the outer market, which is like a labyrinth. There are about 400 shops, so it's difficult to understand what is happening and to find the good ones by yourself. We will also explore the backstreets of the outer market, and I will make recommendations and introduce you to my friends. We can enjoy several delicious tastings there, too. After this experience, you may continue enjoying Tsukiji Outer market by yourself—shopping, eating, and more. Please be advised that many local spots only accept cash. [REMARKS] Tsukiji inner market (Wholesale market) was closed on 6th Oct. 2018. But Tsukiji outer market is not moved. Our tour is exploring Tsukiji outer market so we could continue this tour. Other things to note Great for first timer in Japan. Infants (2 or less) are free. We have no children price. Acceptable delay is by 5 minutes. Unacceptable to join from the middle of the tour if you come late In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended No refunds will be given for cancellations or late arrivals on the day of the tour.

★Ongoing Promos★ -Bookings for Cherry Blossoms are now available, message me for details! I will show you guys the visuals of Shibuya, the views you can get of the Crossing from above. Off the beaten paths spots and major tourist spots you shouldn't miss. After that we will move to Shinjuku via the JR Yamanote Line (12 minute train ride) and show you the gritty side of Tokyo, showing you the tiniest of alleys and the main night-life spot. The tour/photoshoot is going to be around 2-3 hours. I will be providing you with 25-40 high resolution photos, post processed and ready to share to your friends and family. ★Disclaimer: The experience is not a private session unless you book for one!★

We will explore the greater part of Shinjuku, the busiest area in Tokyo to show you popular spots as well as hidden gems. We'll have a couple of bites during the city walk. We'll then head to two izakaya restaurants that are popular among the locals. Places we visit range from modern to traditional, and if you are looking to try just ramen and sushi, this might not be the right one for you. Throughout the evening, we’ll taste different Japanese foods and drinks, learn about our pub food culture and history, and spend time with other foodies. Also, we offer an optional sake tasting session where we will try 5+ different craft & seasonal sake at our own sake bar in Shinjuku before the tour at 3:30pm (optional & price not included). Other things to note We will walk a lot! Wear comfortable shoes and come hungry. Let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand. Also, the maximum number of guest is 10, including people from other platforms.

Visiting Tokyo? Make sure to have the best, most VIBRANT photos while you're touring and exploring the city! For a summary of this experience: If you want to have some great photos of your self, with your family and/or friends, as well as explore the city efficiently, learn more about different places, as well as being guided by a local, all in one smooth and easy experience, this is what you’re looking for! We will begin from Shinjuku, then we’ll explore the area and visit the most famous spots as well as hidden gems that you won’t normally find on your own. We will be capturing the bright colorful lights of the city as well as the traditional alleys and streets. We will then move forward to Shibuya and continue the tour their with vibrant streets and other famous spots around the area. You’ll be learning some history and other fun facts about every places that we’ll visit too! *You will be receiving 20 high-resolution, fully edited photos. **daytime shoot is available upon request

YOUR PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHER IN TOKYO Hello everybody! If you do not know how to pose, do not worry! In this photo shoot you will feel like a Hollywood stars or a famous fashion models. In your Tokyo trip, I will capture your precious moments in a stylish and artistic way. I will take you famous locations and hidden spots for an awesome photo shoot. After the photo shoot you will have amazing photos like you are in billboards or fashion magazines Join me for a great bespoke photo session and Lets explore Tokyo together! FOR LOCATION & SHOOTING Harajuku & Shibuya area 1.5 Hours for photoshooting (*For Public bookings the Location is only Harajuku-Shibuya area *For Private bookings If you have any location request just feel free to ask me! ) FOR PHOTOS You will get at least 75 High Quality, High Resolution, Color Edited (cinematic, cool film look colors), retouched photos in a 3-4 days.

For a limited time, cherry blossom viewing included! Join me for a customized tour around Tokyo where I will show you some of the best places for sightseeing, shopping, and eating! You will experience Tokyo like locals do! I will first help acclimate you to the Tokyo transportation system by meeting you at your hotel and catching the train together to our first destination. We will first explore Shibuya, home of shopping, restaurants, and night life in Tokyo. Then we will make our way to Harajuku and Omotesando to wander through the shopping streets, eat street food along the way, and visit a shrine for a cultural touch. I can take many photos of you along the way and answer any questions you may have about Japanese culture and language. I will also leave you with a list of recommendations for you to explore on your own later. I will customize the tour based on your interests. We can add a shopping, foodie, or cultural focus to the tour depending on your preferences. Note: If you would like to schedule this tour for a day which is not on the calendar, please send me a message and I will see if I can accommodate you. At the time, I am only running tours for a minimum of 2 adults. If you are traveling solo, you can book for a day other people have signed up or book as two. Thank you for your understanding.

Please find out this tour on Instagram ID #gentle_yoshi. I will take you to the best Izakaya (Japanese restaurants and bars) or standing bar or Chicken skewer bar which sits in Shinjuku which is such a big city. Most locals patronize these places. They serve terrifically delicious Japanese dishes washed down with beer, Japanese sake and/or other booze. Then we will walk you through the red-light district called Kabuki-cho in Japanese, which is one of the biggest areas here, and witness the actual night life of Japan. And to cap off the tour, we will be going to the bar district where there are over 200 bars to go around in this area which is famous for its time-period sub cultures located in buildings that elicits the time-period themes portrayed. We will visit one to two bars.And you can continue the bar hopping after the tour to explore the rest of the 200 bars! So, what are you waiting for! Let’s go and meet a lot of colorful and exciting people. These are the best places to enjoy your night life in Shinjuku! Other things to note We will walk a lot. Please wear comfortable shoes. The minimum drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Please let me know if you have food restrictions beforehand.

We'll start at the new Toyosu—the world's largest fish market. We'll then go to the outer area known as the Tsukiji old market and Tsukiji Uogashi, a new building with fish-selling areas, including a background area that is off-limits to ordinary tourists. We'll drop in for fish while experiencing the authentic and dynamic atmosphere of a wholesale market. After taking some shopping time at the outer area, we'll purchase a variety of fish and head to Asakusa. We'll visit the popular Buddhist Sensō-ji temple before we go to my shop to prepare Kaisekistyle lunch--Traditional Japanese Cuisine--, Kaisen Donburi—sashimi rice bowls—with fresh seafood and more. After our meal, we'll have some surprise treats. Please note that the markets are lively and changing each day. Please arrive on time and be aware that the experience can run over time. Other things to note Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The new market is so huge it will seem like we are viewing a factory. We'll go to the Tsukiji old market after that and enjoy comparing the two marketplaces.

Visit a few iconic staples of Shibuya's nightlife scene. We'll start at "Vive La Vie" which is a hidden restaurant/bar, ran by a former photographer Michiko who turned chef started it 15 years ago. Then move on to the watering holes of drunks' alley ( called "Nonbei-Yokocho" ), an area with more than 30 bars to toast with local drunks. If we still are full on, we could hit a bar "Point 66", which is owned by Mr. Maezono a.k.a Mar-chan who has created a legendary "328" in Nishi-Azabu, very first club in Tokyo in 1979, or "Bubbles" which is a hideaway in Shibuya's secret district Maruyama-cho. See how it goes... Other things to note You probably shouldn't be a hangover...

Welcome to Tokyo! Tokyo metropolitan area is the most populated city in the world, with 37 million people! Here is full of tourist spots, it's a kind of amusement park itself! The transportation is complicated, then tourists can usually visit 4-5 tourist spots in a day. But through this tour, we will take you to the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo. This must be the most effective and efficient tour! Please join this tour on your 1st day in Tokyo. Then you may understand Japanese etiquettes, how to take trains, how to pay at shops. *If you would like to put on KIMONO (Japanese costume), please tell us before you make the reservation Example of itinerary (Morning) 1 Seven Eleven 2 Meiji Shrine: Beautiful Forest in busy street 3 Harajuku fashion street: The center of young fashion 4 Shibuya "Hachi": The most famous dog 5 Shibuya scramble crossing: The most crowded crossing (Afternoon) 6 Tsukiji Honganji: Very unique temple 7 Tsukiji fish market: The biggest fish market 8 Lunch at Japanese genuine Sushi restaurant 9 The imperial Palace: The center of Japan 10 Marunouchi: Business center 11 Tokyo station: Central Hub of the country 12 Akihabara: Anime city (Evening) 13 Ueno Park: Art Forest 14 Ameyoko Street: Multinational market 15 Sensoji Temple: Most popular tourist spot 16 Asakusa Shrine: Shinto Shrine in Buddhist temple area 17 Guide to Izakaya: Place for refreshment

For nightlife, I have VIP access to many clubs in Tokyo that are mostly not accessible to many people due to my conections and friendships with many of the club owners/managers. Ability to avoid long lines,access to sold out club events such as international artist performances(live music events). And in most cases better pricing than most people could get on their own.

Please check out my IG for reference! ID: wasabi_sake_experience In this experience, I will take you to inside of 300 years old sake Brewery, the oldest and biggest in Tokyo, to show you the history and culture of Sake which is extremely unique to Japan. I, being Sake Sommelier, will also do Sake-tasting for you with different Sakes in pursue of The One Sake you will love :) In addition, the location we drink is so rich in nature and breathtakingly beautiful so you will get to experience the country side of Tokyo. Sake, Japanese Rice Wine, is very unique Japanese traditional liquor like no other in the world. Now I am a very much of fanatic & enjoy it little more than I should lol. But, to be honest, my first Sake experience was not that great. I will tell you all about it when I see ya! Long story short, my opinion was completely overturned when I was introduced to GREAT SAKE in Japan. It was very fragrant & fruity. Easy to drink & flowery in the aftertaste. This experience made me very passionate about sharing Sake experience with my friends who already like/love sake and want to taste more, and also for those who may have had a rough start like I did. lol

Welcome to Tokyo, Japan! Tokyo metropolitan area is the most populated city in the world, with 37 million people! Here is full of tourist spots, it's a kind of amusement park itself! The transportation is so complicated even for Japanese people. Then tourists can usually visit 4-5 tourist spots in a day. But through this tour, we will take you to the most popular tourist spots in Tokyo, at the best timing. This must be the most effective and efficient tour! I hope you join this tour on your 1st day in Japan, Tokyo. Then you may understand Japanese etiquettes, how to take trains, how to pay at stores/restaurants. *If you would like to put on KIMONO (Japanese costume), please tell us before you make the reservation Example of itinerary (Morning) 1. Seven Eleven: How convenient! 2. Meiji Shrine: Beautiful Forest in busy street 3. Shibuya "Hachi": The most famous dog 4. Shibuya scramble crossing: The most crowded crossing (Afternoon) 5. Tsukiji Honganji: Very unique temple 6. Tsukiji traditional fish market: The biggest fish market 7. Lunch at Japanese genuine Sushi restaurant 8. The imperial Palace: The center of the country 9. Marunouchi: Business center 10. Tokyo station: Central Hub of the country 11. Akihabara: Anime city (Evening) 12. Sensoji Temple: The most popular tourist spot in Tokyo

We will start off this experience by learning about cultural aspects about mochi and the traditional sweets. Then we will go on to learning the various sweets: 1. Making mochi (rice cakes) using glutinous rice flour. You will learn how to make strawberry daifuku mochi. 2. Making your own dango (mochi balls on skewers) by mixing water with two kinds of rice flour, sugar and water and coloring it. 3. Making two kinds of seasonal "nerikiri wagashi"—traditional Japanese sweets. We'll start off with the dough making then you will color and shape the dough into a seasonal motif. 4. Finally, you will taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea that you will learn how to make. If you cannot finish the sweets you can take them with you in a box. You will be notified if the class if it is a Wagashi Only Class or a Mochi Only Class at the time of booking. *Other fruits may be used in case strawberries are not available. A similar experience, "The Art of Making Japanese Mochi" is available online. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1676178 Other things to note Please state any food allergies or special diet at the time of booking. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in class due to safety reasons.

Tokyo has so much to offer and one of the many incredible things you can do is to immerse in Tokyo's nightlife! During our barhopping tour, we will visit three to four restaurants, bars and clubs in total. If you want to continue with your night, we know a lot of places we can recommend to you. You will get a free shot at every spot! Most places that we visit will have delicious food options, so make sure to come hungry and thirsty :) Tokyo has a fascinating nightlife scene that you should experience first-hand! Get ready to spend the evening chatting, meeting new people & discovering hidden bars and spots in Tokyo!

After meeting up at the Hachiko Statue, we will begin our 3-hour Shibuya food tour at the world famous Shibuya crossing amidst the dazzling neon lights and popular shops. Finding your way through one of the most populated cities in the world can seem overwhelming at first. Our guided tour will help you navigate Shibuya like a pro and allow you to experience all of the traditional foods that Japanese cuisine has to offer. From izakaya style dishes and other special dishes and discover the city through a local perspective. My experience is designed for a small group so that you can experience a great culinary experience where local Japanese who are also particular about their food go to satisfy their cravings. Other things to note Wear comfortable shoes since this is a walking tour. Additionally, since there is always a crowd near the Hachiko statue since it is the most famous meeting spot in all of Japan, keep an eye for the Street Food Japan guide with the sign.

There are various kinds of sushi, but we will make 5 kinds thi time (Nigiri sushi, Tamagyaki-sushi, winding winding, manual winding, fine winding). Generally there are two kinds of hand grips (kotegaeshi/tategaeshi). I will make sushi by this method. Becuase my shop is a shop that last 100 years, I have inherited the technology you will experienced it. Let's grab it in a sushi craftmanship. And let's make goals that sushi can be made even if yo return home! Let me eat lunch together because I also hold a sushi for you. And if there is something you want to know abot sushi, I will gladly answer. Other things to note There's nothing special to prepare. Please come with casual clothes.

Embark on a night trip to the heart of Japanese culture and explore Tokyo with a great Japanese athlete. Have a unique experience, away from the typical sights! Cross the Rainbow Bridge and its breathtaking view, cross the 10-mile bend of the legendary coastline, the winding Tokyois ring road, and meet the "Roulettezoku", these car and speed enthusiasts who travel tirelessly crisscross the roads of the Japanese capital. Finally, take out your camera and enjoy the biggest car gathering in Japan, Daikoku PA. Skyline GTR R34, Supra MK4, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ, and more... Fast and furious, drift culture and Japanese sports cars as if you were there!

Find your favorite shop in Japan and maybe you also find a new style for yourself. I focus on cozy shops with the latest trends, Japanese brand stores, most of these shops are hidden away and so many tourists miss them. I want to take you to these shops which are hard to find. My itinerary is that we go to several shops which are mentioned above.And You can buy anything you want, while your shopping I will help you find a new style.Also what items you should buy based on Japanese trends in fashion and world trends too.