15 Dining Experiences in Tokyo, Priced and Rated

1.Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shinjuku (All-You-Can-Drink + Dinner)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,587 reviews · from $106Our pick

Shinjuku izakaya bar hopping in a small group of up to 7, $106 includes drinks and snack plates, plus three back-alley stops.

“Yosh was a very kind, knowledgeable, and interesting gentleman who was my Tour Guide. He went out of his way to explain the historic neighbourhoods we visited and took me to very interesting spots. For a traveler looking for an enriched experience in Shinjuku neighborhood, this is a good opportunity. Highly recommended!”

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2.Sumo Show and Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,742 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $79

Watch sumo up close and eat chanko-style dinner at Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, led by former wrestler Tokitsumi.

“This was a fantastic experience! The information provided about everything Sumo was great, and to be served a delicious meal while listening was very organised. They also let you order as many serves of food as you wanted. Many laughs were had as each of the wrestlers had fun with each other and joked with the audience. A fantastic night I’d highly recommend.”

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3.Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,307 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

A 90-minute Samurai Restaurant show in Shinjuku with two drinks, neon effects, and up-close samurai-and-ninja entertainment for 18+ Tokyo nights.

“I really enjoyed the show. The energy was unmatched.”

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4.Yakatabune Dinner Cruise with Japanese Show & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 871 reviews · from $100

Take a Tokyo Bay yakatabune dinner cruise with sukiyaki, unlimited soft drinks, and live shamisen show, plus open-deck night skyline views.

“Really great experience. The food was good, musician was good and guide was good. Lovely Japanese experience!! Would recommend and would do again!”

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5.Sumida River: Japanese Traditional Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 779 reviews · 2h 30m · from $103

Traditional yakatabune dinner cruise from Asakusa: 14-course Japanese meal, free-flow drinks, and Tokyo Bay and Skytree night views.

“Excellent night out. Great food and plenty of it and unlimited drinks. A couple of good photo stops too. This trip is definitely worth the money.”

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6.Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · from $65

Tokyo Bay yakatabune dinner cruise with live Japanese music, *sukiyaki*, unlimited soft drinks, and big water-view photo stops.

“Hibiki and Karen were amazing! The cruise was about two hours long and had great food and music. The view was pretty.”

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7.Shinjuku Bar Hopping with All-You-Can-Drink & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 440 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Shinjuku after dark in 3 hours: 3 izakaya stops, dinner, and all-you-can-drink included, guided on foot through Tokyo’s backstreets.

“The tour was a lot of fun while also deepening my understanding of Japan. Icchan was funny and knowledgeable. This tour ultimately was a great way for me to get out and have some drinks in Tokyo with others as a solo traveler. I'd recommend this tour and will book again if I return to Tokyo!”

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8.Tokyo Bay: Traditional Japanese Yakatabune Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 243 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

3-hour yakatabune dinner cruise in Tokyo Bay with Skytree and Rainbow Bridge views, fresh multi-course dinner, and unlimited drinks.

“Highly recommended! The entire experience was so unique and enjoyable. The food was good. Ambiance was spectacular.”

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9.Professional Ramen & Gyoza with Ramen Chef in a restaurant!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $159

Make ramen noodles and gyoza in a real Tokyo restaurant kitchen with a chef, broth choices, and a take-home e-book.

“Very informative and fun! I learned how much work went into making ramen and we had amazing teachers who made the process fun! I would definitely come back again!”

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10.Tokyo Dinner Cruise & Tradition Performance & Tokyo Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 182 reviews · from $100

Sail Tokyo Bay on a yakatabune with sukiyaki, soft drinks, live shamisen music, then take in daylight views from Tokyo Tower.

“We had a great time, the food was amazing and the shamisen player was incredible. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Would recommend it to anyone wishing to spend the evening in Tokyo.”

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11.Traditional Japanese Performing Arts Show and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $140

Watch short traditional Japanese performances with a seasonal kaiseki dinner at SUIGIAN in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi, with close stage seating.

“Absolutely incredible food, service, and entertainment! The venue was beautiful, as was the incredible dancing. The food was delicious, and the staff were attentive and kind. I absolutely recommend this experience!”

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12.Traditional Geisha Experience Show & Japanese Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 59 reviews · 1h 30m · from $141

Intimate Benitsuya zashiki geisha show plus Kyoto-style kaiseki dinner in Shimbashi, with ozashiki games and kimono photos, 90 minutes.

“This was a wonderful experience! The Geisha are wonderful and very pretty and friendly. The meal is fantastic and tasted very fresh. Great atmosphere.”

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13.Private dinner with Geisha at a Member’s only Ryotei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $580

A private 3-hour Kagurazaka dinner at a member-only ryotei with a geisha or maiko, kaiseki meal, dance, and guide translation.

“I joined this experience with my friends from State as a surprising! This experience was beyond my expectations! Exploring Kagurazaka with the knowledgeable guide, entering the member’s only Ryotei, meeting with Geisha, full course of delicious meal, playing the games with Geisha, taking photos with Geisha, all of things we did were amazing! Highly recommended!”

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14.Tokyo Seafood Buffet Restaurant-Iroha, Meal & Tuna Filleting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · from $56

Tokyo Iroha seafood buffet near Toyosu with up to 50 dishes and a daily 11:00 tuna filleting show, plus unlimited soft drinks.

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15.Japanese Style Variety Show with Dance,Magic & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $39Best value

See dance, magic, comedy, and dinner in Tokyo at HAMMER the JUMBLE near Shimbashi, with a bilingual host and show-by-show energy.

“This show is an absolute MUST-SEE! The variety of performances was nothing short of thrilling and unforgettable. Each act brought something new and exciting to the stage, keeping us completely captivated from start to finish. We came as a group of 7 from Portland, Oregon (USA), and we all had an incredible time! The complimentary drink options were a fantastic bonus and added to the overall fun experience. Without a doubt, we’re already planning to come back the next time we’re in Japan. Highly recommend!”

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