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Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
Delve into Tokyo's culinary heritage on a walking tour in Nihonbashi, where traditional flavors come to life. Experience umami through tastings of sour ume juice, sweet wagashi from historic shops, salty hanpen, and matcha. This journey through Edo's food culture also includes visits to lacquerware and washi paper shops, enriching your understanding of Japan's seasonal culinary artistry. Enjoy fresh dashi and premium sweets while learning about the craftsmanship behind each delicacy. Perfect for food enthusiasts and culture seekers alike, this tour offers a unique look at Japan's respect for nature and flavor balance.
- Taste the five basic flavors: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami
- Visit three traditional wagashi shops with artisan-made sweets
- Experience dashi tasting at a specialized store from the Edo period
- Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Nihonbashi
What's included
Plum juice and umeboshi,Dango or dorayaki, Daifuku, Premium seasonal fresh wagashi, Hanpen, Matcha tea, Two types of dashi for comparison tasting, Paper bags for taking purchased food items home
Additional food, drinks, or souvenirs purchased during the tour, Personal expenses
What to expect
Suginomori Shrine
Pass by
District of Kodenmacho and Odenmacho
Nihonbashi
1h 20m
3 traditional artisanal Wagashi cake shops since 1720s, since 1818 and since 1878. Edo style toothpick shop since 1704. Kamaboko (fish cake) shop since 1656.
Nihonbashi Bridge
Pass by
Starting point of all roads in Japan
10m
Traditional artisanal laque ware shop since 1689.
Tokyo Nihombashi Tower
15m
Traditional japanese paper shop since 1806
Nihonbashi
20m
Traditional store specialized in dashi since 1737
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Exit 4 of Kodenmacho station
Our guide will have a panel with Viator tour. So you will easily recognize him or her.
End point
Yagicho Honten, Katsuobushi store since 1737, just near the Nihonbashi Bridge
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
