Food & drinks in Tokyo

A high-energy samurai-themed dinner show blending Japanese tradition and modern spectacle.

• Everything you get: Step into a neon-lit world at the Samurai Restaurant in Shinjuku, where samurai warriors and dazzling dancers perform amid robotic lights, taiko drums, and theatrical music. Enjoy authentic Japanese dishes like sushi, ramen, and udon as you watch this one-of-a-kind entertainment show unfold in front of you.
• Why choose this: An unforgettable mix of samurai drama, light effects, and dance—an entertainment experience found only in Shinjuku.
• Upgrades: If you prefer not to dine, choose two refreshing beverages instead—from sake and wine to soft drinks—while you enjoy the show.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Samurai Restaurant

• Reserved seat

• Bottled water

• Lunch options (Any 1): Sukiyaki bento, appetizer set, sushi bento, ramen, or udon (based on selected option)

• 2 drinks (based on selected option)

Exclusions #

• Extra food & drinks

Add a themed café stop to your Shibuya itinerary with reserved seating in one of Tokyo's busiest districts.

• Everything you get: Take your reserved seat at Maidreamin Shibuya and enjoy one included drink as you experience playful greetings, themed décor, and interactive "moe" hospitality. Your timed visit lets you enjoy one of Tokyo's best-known maid cafés at your own pace.
• Why choose this: Plan your visit around Shibuya's shopping, entertainment, or nightlife with a reserved entry that removes the uncertainty of walk-in seating.
• Upgrades: Choose a Meal + Photo plan with a themed meal or parfait and souvenir cheki, or upgrade to the 2-hour course with a live stage performance.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Maidreamin Shibuya Store

• 1 drink of your choice

• English-friendly service

• Reserved 1-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Reserved 2-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Maid-decorated meal or parfait (as per option selected)

• Souvenir cheki photo with a maid (as per option selected)

• Live maid stage performance (as per option selected)

• Drink from 25+ beverage options (Drink Plan only)

• Beer or cocktail for guests aged 20+ (Drink Plan only)

Exclusions #

• Additional food and drinks

• Extra souvenir photos

• Personal photos with maids

What's not allowed

• Outside alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted inside the café.
• Entry may be refused to guests who appear heavily intoxicated.
• Personal photos or videos of the maids are not permitted outside the official souvenir photo.

Additional information

• Reservations close at 5pm on the day of your visit.
• Seating is limited to the duration of your selected plan.
• Beer and cocktails are available only to guests aged 20 and above.
• Live stage performances are included only with the Meal + Live Show + Photo (2 hrs) ticket.

Experience Maidreamin's signature "moe" hospitality with a reserved seat in Akihabara's iconic anime district.

• Everything you get: Take your reserved seat at Maidreamin AKIBA Store and enjoy one included drink as you experience playful greetings, themed décor, and interactive "moe" hospitality. Your timed visit lets you soak up one of Akihabara's most recognizable pop culture experiences at your own pace.
• Why choose this: Reserve your visit in advance and skip the uncertainty of walk-in availability while experiencing one of Japan's best-known maid café brands.
• Upgrades: Choose a Meal + Photo plan with a themed meal or parfait and souvenir cheki, or upgrade to the 2-hour course with a live stage performance.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Maidreamin AKIBA Store

• Reserved seating for your visit

• 1 drink of your choice

• 1-hour seating (as per option selected)

• 2-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Maid-decorated meal or parfait (as per option selected)

• Souvenir cheki or photo (as per option selected)

• Live maid stage performance (as per option selected)

• 25+ drink choices (Drink Plan only)

• Beer or cocktail for ages 20+ (Drink Plan only)

Exclusions #

• Additional food and drinks

• Extra souvenir photos

• Personal photos with maids

What's not allowed

• Personal photos or videos of the maids are not permitted outside the official souvenir photo.
• Outside the included souvenir photo, photography with the maids is not allowed.

Additional information

• Reservations must be made before 5pm on the day of your visit.
• Seating is limited to the duration of your selected plan.
• Beer and cocktails are available only to guests aged 20 and above.
• The live stage performance is included only with the Meal + Live Show + Photo (2 hrs) ticket.

Take a playful break between Shinjuku's restaurants, arcades, and nightlife with a reserved Maidreamin café visit.

• Everything you get: Take your reserved seat at Maidreamin Shinjuku East Exit Store and enjoy one included drink as you experience playful greetings, themed décor, and interactive "moe" hospitality. Your timed visit offers an easy introduction to Japan's iconic maid café culture with English-friendly service.
• Why choose this: A reserved visit fits naturally into your Shinjuku plans, whether you're exploring restaurants, entertainment, or the city's famous nightlife.
• Upgrades: Choose a Meal + Photo plan with a maid-decorated meal or parfait and souvenir cheki, or upgrade to the 2-hour course with a live maid stage performance.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Maidreamin Shinjuku East Exit Store

• 1 drink of your choice

• English-friendly service

• Reserved 1-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Reserved 2-hour seating (as per option selected)

• Maid-decorated meal or parfait (as per option selected)

• Souvenir cheki photo with a maid (as per option selected)

• Live maid stage performance (as per option selected)

• Drink from 25+ beverage options (Drink Plan only)

• Beer or cocktail for guests aged 20+ (Drink Plan only)

Exclusions #

• Additional food and drinks

• Extra souvenir photos

• Personal photos with maids

What's not allowed

• Personal photos or videos of the maids are not permitted outside the official souvenir photo.
• Outside alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted inside the café.
• Entry may be refused to guests who appear heavily intoxicated.

Additional information

• Reservations close at 5pm on the day of your visit.
• Seating is limited to the duration of your selected plan.
• Beer and cocktails are available only to guests aged 20 and above.
• Live stage performances are included only with the Meal + Live Show + Photo (2 hrs) ticket.

Experience authentic Japanese izakaya culture with cooking, drinks, and local ingredient shopping.

• **Everything you get:**You'll shop for fresh local ingredients with your certified guide before preparing authentic Japanese izakaya-style dishes in a hands-on cooking class. Enjoy your homemade dinner with three alcoholic or soft drinks, receive tour photos, and take home recipes you can easily recreate.
• **Why choose this:**Learn authentic Japanese home cooking in a relaxed, social setting while enjoying drinks and local insights from a certified guide.

Inclusions #

• Izakaya-style cooking clas

• Ingredient shopping experience

• Certified English-speaking guide

• Homemade Japanese dinner

• All cooking ingredients

• 3 alcoholic or soft drinks

• Tour photos

Exclusions #

• Additional food and drinks

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
• This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

• Alcoholic drinks are only served to guests aged 20 and above.
• Vegetarian meals are available; vegan and gluten-free options are unavailable.
• Allergy-free meals cannot be guaranteed due to shared kitchen facilities.

Explore Shinjuku through 13 dishes across four local eateries with guided insights.

• Everything you get: Walk through Shinjuku with a local guide, visiting four eateries including a street stall, an izakaya, a traditional restaurant, and a gastrobar. Sample 13 Japanese dishes included, while learning about local food culture, nightlife, and neighborhood history.
• Why choose this: Combines multiple dining formats and a high number of tastings with cultural insights into Shinjuku’s nightlife scene.

Inclusions #

• Guided city walking and culture tour

• Expert English-speaking guide

• 13 Japanese dishes at 4 eateries

• 2 complimentary drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

• Food at 1 stall, 1 izakaya, 1 traditional eatery, and 1 gastrobar

• Get advice on plans for your stay from your experienced guide

What to bring

• Valid photo ID
• Comfortable walking shoes

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage or bulky bags
• Outside food or drinks

Accessibility

• Not wheelchair accessible due to walking routes and venue layouts

Additional information

• Tour operates in all weather conditions
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Menu may vary based on availability

Hands-on Kyoto wagashi: craft Japanese traditional sweets, with optional Uji matcha ceremony

• Everything you get: Create two high-grade Japanese traditional sweets shaped to the season with step-by-step instructor guidance. Learn coloring and shaping techniques using traditional bean pastes and discover the cultural background of wagashi making.
• Why choose this: A beginner-friendly workshop using ingredients from long-established Kyoto confectionery shops offers a hands-on introduction to Japanese sweets culture.
• Upgrades: Add a casual Uji matcha tea ceremony with a grinding demonstration, or include Ohigashi sweet-making using traditional Wasanbon sugar.

Inclusions #

• Instructor-led Japanese traditional sweets workshop

• Make 2 seasonal Japanese traditional wagashi sweets

• Traditional Ohigashi making (based on option selected)

• Casual Uji matcha tea ceremony (based on option selected)

• Matcha grinding demonstration (as per option selected)

• Ingredients, tools, and materials provided

• Cultural explanation by local instructor

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers to/from the venue

• Additional food or drinks not listed

• Personal expenses or souvenirs

• Take-home container for finished sweets (to be paid at the spot)

What to bring

• Please bring a valid photo ID.

What’s not allowed

• Non-participants are not permitted to enter the studio. However, children under 2 years old who sit on a parent’s lap can enter without extra charge.

Accessibility

• Access to the studio involves stairs and there is no elevator in the building. Wheelchair access may therefore be limited.

Additional information

• Operating hours are from 10am to 5pm, and reservations received after 5pm are processed on the following day.
• Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and the session will begin as scheduled.
• English translation support can be arranged on request by contacting the provider in advance.
• If you would like to experience a tea ceremony, you must choose Ohigashi + Nerikiri + tea ceremony or Nerikiri + tea ceremony.
• Total duration includes 10 minutes of on-site time after the experience ends

Make sushi, join a sake barrel-opening ceremony, and enjoy matcha in Asakusa.

• Everything you get: Learn authentic nigiri sushi-making from a professional instructor in a hands-on class in Asakusa. Create your own sushi, take part in a festive Kagami-biraki sake barrel-opening ceremony, enjoy a sushi meal with a sake toast, and finish with a traditional matcha experience. Water or Japanese green tea is also included.
• Why choose this: Experience three iconic Japanese traditions: sushi-making, sake culture, and matcha, in one interactive activity suitable for beginners, families, couples, and friends.

Inclusions #

• Hands-on sushi-making class

• Professional sushi instructor

• Sushi meal

• Traditional Kagami-biraki sake ceremony

• One glass of sake for the toast

• Matcha experience

• Water or Japanese green tea

• Owner's secret sushi recipe and instructions

Exclusions #

• Additional food and beverages

• Hotel transfers

• Personal expenses

What's not allowed

• Flash photography is not permitted.
• Tripods are not allowed inside the venue.

Additional information

• Photography is allowed throughout the experience.
• Guests with food allergies or dietary requirements should inform the operator in advance.
• Non-alcoholic alternatives are available for the sake toast.
• The experience is suitable for beginners, families, couples, and groups.
• The venue is located within walking distance of Asakusa's major attractions.

Go on a pub crawl in Shibuya or Shinjuku with a small group and visit 3 hidden izakaya bars with a friendly tour guide.

• Everything you get: an English-speaking guide on this 3–3.5 hour small-group tour, enjoy 3–4 dishes (Wagyu, Kobe beef, sushi, and more with vegetarian options), sip two drinks at the first bar, unlimited drinks at the second, wrap up with one drink at the last, and take home great photos.
• Why choose this: Start your night at the iconic Shibuya Crossing or Shinjuku and follow your guide into three Japanese izakaya-style bars, where you'll savor foods and drinks like teppanyaki, meat sushi, Japanese steak, sake, and more.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to a premium pub crawl in Shinjuku, where you’ll wander through retro alleyways, step into quirky themed bars, and savor a wider variety of local food and drinks.

Inclusions #

• 3-3.5-hour pub crawl at Shibuya or Shinjuku

• Small-group tour

• Expert English-speaking local guide

• 3-4 local dishes (with Shibuya pub crawl)

• 2 drinks at the first bar

• All-you-can-drink at the second bar

• One drink at the last bar

• Visit 3 izakaya bars

• 4 local dishes (with Shinjuku pub crawl)

• Photos during the tour

What to bring

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Accessibility

• Parts of the tour are not wheelchair- or stroller-friendly. The tour is not recommended for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

• Vegetarian options are limited, as many Japanese restaurants don’t offer full vegetarian menus.
• While we do our best to accommodate, please note that street food stalls may contain common allergens like dairy, eggs, gluten, nuts, or shellfish.
• If you don’t drink alcohol, no worries — you can pick a soft drink from the menu instead.
• Participants must be 20 years or older to join.
• Alcoholic beverage availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID and drink responsibly.
• You don’t need to cover the guide’s food or drinks.
• Some venues may allow smoking, and we may not be able to change stops because of it.
• We cannot guarantee allergy-friendly meals or cater to dietary restrictions since food is prepared in partner kitchens. Substitutions may not always be possible, but we’ll do our best to adjust at other stops.
• Japan’s weather can be extreme: expect up to 40°C (110°F) in summer and as low as -5°C (20°F) in winter. Please dress accordingly.
• Tours start on time out of respect for all guests. If you arrive late and miss the group, refunds or rescheduling aren’t possible.

Cook homestyle ramen and gyoza while learning the everyday food habits behind Japanese home kitchens.

• Everything you get: Join a hands-on cooking class at YUCa's Japanese Cooking, where a local chef guides you through preparing home-style ramen and gyoza from scratch with all the ingredients and cooking equipment provided. Learn about Japanese food culture and daily cooking habits, then visit a nearby supermarket (optional) to explore local ingredients and shopping customs.
• Why choose this: A practical cooking experience focused on techniques, ingredients, and grocery knowledge you can confidently recreate back home.

What you'll make

• Home-style ramen
• Gyoza

What you'll taste during the class

• Home-style ramen
• Gyoza

Inclusions #

• Shared group session

• Admission to YUCa's Japanese Cooking

• Hands-on cooking class

• Local chef instructor

• Home-style ramen preparation

• Gyoza preparation session

• Lecture on Japanese food culture

• Local supermarket visit (optional)

• All ingredients provided

• Cooking equipment provided

What to bring

• A printed or digital voucher is required to check in for the class.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible. Strollers are permitted during the activity.
• The venue is stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Vegetarian menu requests should be shared with the operator at the time of booking.
• A minimum of 2 participants is required for the class to operate.
• The class accommodates a maximum of 7 travelers for a smaller group cooking experience.
• Infants must sit on a guardian's lap during the session.