Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge

What you'll do

You’ll eat your way around Tokyo, a central district known for its inclusivity and crazy atmosphere. It also happens to be where chefs from all over Japan come to make a name for themselves, which means that there are more sushi joints here than spines on a sea urchin. With so many restaurants to choose try, from high-end boutique eateries to locals-only streetside vendors, a translator, aka your Japanese-speaking host, is essential!

From ordering sashimi on an iPad and having it delivered by train at a conveyor belt sushi joint to heading underground to a depachika (department store basement food hall), your host will reveal the places where Tokyoites grab their sushi - you’ll soon see there’s not an English menu in sight.

Where you’ll go

Seafood is considered art in Japan, and the sushi you’ll taste here is a far cry from the Western-style California rolls you’re used to. You’ll sample 8 unique types of sushi, expertly ordered by your host, at various sushi restaurants and shops.

You could indulge in the aphrodisiacal sea urchin, slimy eel (a local favorite), and otoro tuna, the fattiest kind, which is considered the ultimate delicacy. Taste specially-grown ingredients which are fused to create Kansai region classics like ehomaki, a whole roll of shitake, egg, and eel goodness that’ll whisk your tastebuds to an entirely new dimension and then sip on some Japanese tea, a palette cleanser, before it’s on to the next dish!

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Explore Tokyo with a local insider who knows where the neighborhoods best sushi restaurants are
  • Sample 6-8 kinds of sushi from 4 very different eateries and stores
  • Try sushi from a department store food hall - a local hack for excellent quality sushi without a huge price tag
  • Visit a conveyor belt sushi and a tiny 8-seater sushi shop where each dish is a work of art
  • Benefit from your host’s insider knowledge - they know what to order, which helps when there’s no English menu!
  • Some sushi restaurants only accept Japanese clients, as they’re afraid their English isn’t good enough for foreign customers - your host can take you to hidden local spot like this

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private & personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • 6-8 tastings of various local sushi dishes
  • A glass of sake, high bowl, wine, beer or a soft drink
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food & drinks (Additional from the ones provided in the experience)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Our guide Ayaka was wonderful - perfect English, clear communication, super nice and friendly, very knowledgeable about popular tourist areas and places with locals only. We've had sushi in many countries before, but quality and variety of sushi that we tried on this tour far excided all of our previous experiences and expectations! Highly recommend "On a roll in Tokyo! (the sushi experience)".

    November 2023

    Sergey Y

    Yohei was a great guide. He customized the experience based on what we liked. We went to have sushi and sashimi at restaurants only frequented by locals. In addition, he explained the various items and have us some interesting facts. Yohei also sent us suggestions for other restaurants. I highly recommend this experience.

    September 2023

    Marc K

    Highly recommended Yohei! He was fantastic. Well with the money. He opened up the local Tokyo to us. He was a lot of fun and great to talk to about Japan! We would totally use him again

    September 2023

    Jackie P

    I wish we had scheduled him closer to our arrival in Tokyo. He showed off a more local Tokyo. It gave us a real view into the city and its people. 10 out of 10.

    September 2023

    Jackie P

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