Tokyo Retro Backstreets: Private Akabane Food & Drink Tour

Yakitori (charcoal grilled chicken) and beer

A retro hoppy (beer flavoured soda with shochu) with some tasty sashimi and stew

Lemon sours and a selection of nibbles at a local standing bar

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the nostalgic charm of Akabane, one of Tokyo's most authentic and lively neighbourhood drinking districts, on a private food and drink adventure.

Explore narrow, lantern-lit alleyways and bustling backstreets rarely visited by tourists.

Experience the friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere of old-school Tokyo.

Visit three carefully selected local restaurants, including hidden neighbourhood favourites.

Cook traditional Tokyo-style monjayaki on a sizzling tabletop grill.

Enjoy Japanese barbecue in a lively, intimate restaurant along Akabane Silk Road.

Discover fresh sashimi, grilled seafood and adventurous Japanese specialities.

Sample a variety of Japanese drinks, including beer, sours, sake and umeshu.

Enjoy at least ten delicious dishes, with all food and drinks included.

Benefit from your guide's local friendships, insider knowledge and relaxed, personal approach.

A genuine taste of Tokyo's everyday food and drinking culture, far from the usual tourist crowds.

What's included

Local insights, restaurant introductions and assistance with your onward journey
Visits to three carefully selected local restaurants
Private guided tour of Retro Akabane's food scene.
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during the tour
At least 10 Japanese dishes, including monjayaki, Japanese barbecue and seafood
Beer, Japanese sours, sake and umeshu tasting opportunities
Personalised food choices to suit your group's preferences

Transport to and from Akabane
Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

10m · Admission ticket included

Meet your private guide at JR Akabane Station and begin your evening with a leisurely stroll through the neighbourhood's lively backstreets. Discover a different side of Tokyo as you wander past glowing red lanterns, traditional izakaya and bustling little restaurants filled with locals enjoying an evening out. Soak up the nostalgic atmosphere of this colourful, down-to-earth drinking district before heading to your first food stop.
1h 15m

Venture into OK Yokocho, one of Akabane's most atmospheric narrow alleyways, lined with tiny restaurants, traditional izakaya and glowing lanterns. Settle into a friendly local eatery and try monjayaki, a delicious Tokyo speciality cooked right at your table on a sizzling hotplate. Your guide will show you how to prepare and enjoy this uniquely Tokyo dish while you soak up the lively, nostalgic surroundings. A fun and delicious introduction to Akabane's old-school food culture.
1h 15m

Head into Akabane Silk Road, a lively stretch of old-school restaurants and drinking spots packed with local character. Pull up a stool in a small, bustling Japanese barbecue restaurant and grill delicious cuts of meat at your table while enjoying ice-cold beer or refreshing Japanese sours. With the sizzling aromas, friendly chatter and wonderfully unpretentious atmosphere, this is a chance to experience Tokyo's neighbourhood dining culture at its best.
1h 15m

Continue your evening at a lively local seafood restaurant specialising in fresh sashimi, grilled fish and shellfish. Discover the incredible variety of Japanese seafood, from familiar favourites to more adventurous specialities such as charcoal-grilled tuna jaw or creamy sea urchin croquettes, depending on availability. Pair your dishes with Japanese sake or sweet, fragrant umeshu (plum liqueur) while enjoying the warm, bustling atmosphere of this authentic neighbourhood favourite. A delicious finale to your Akabane food adventure.
5m

Finish your evening with a leisurely stroll back through Akabane's lively, lantern-lit streets, soaking up the neighbourhood's atmosphere one last time. Your private guide will accompany you to JR Akabane Station, help you find the right train for your onward journey or assist you with arranging a taxi if you prefer. Say goodbye after a memorable evening discovering the food, drinks and old-school charm of one of Tokyo's most characterful neighbourhoods.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the ticket gates at the North Exit of JR Akabane Station. Please make sure you use the North Exit. Akabane is easily accessible by JR train from Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Tokyo Station.

End point

Meet your guide in front of the ticket gates at the North Exit of JR Akabane Station. Please make sure you use the North Exit. Akabane is easily accessible by JR train from Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno and Tokyo Station.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private tour, exclusively for your group, with a relaxed pace tailored to your preferences
Please let us know about any dietary restrictions, food allergies or dislikes when booking.
The tour includes a variety of Japanese dishes, including seafood and grilled meats. Restaurant choices may vary depending on your preferences and availability.
Participants must be at least 20 years old to consume alcohol in Japan. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.
We will be doing some mild walking so comfortable footwear is advisable.
Some restaurants are small, with traditional seating arrangements and limited accessibility.
All food and drinks during the tour are included.

Cancellation policy

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

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