Takoyaki Party & Shinjuku Night Tour in Tokyo ※Unlimited Drinks

Tokyo, Japan

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This experience has it all—a fun foodie experience in a local’s home, drinks, and an exciting optional night walk in Shinjuku. A great way to avoid decision fatigue when planning an evening out in Tokyo, start with a "takoyaki" (octopus balls) party in an authentic Tokyo home, then later, head off on a night walk to discover some of the great photo spots of Shinjuku.

Opportunity to try a favorite local specialty—”takoyaki”
Rare opportunity to dine in a Tokyo local’s home
Enjoy the perk of having alcoholic drinks included
Get your bearings of Shinjuku on a guided night walk

Sample Menu

Starter

Finger food

Edamame(green soybeans), pickled cucumbers, and fries will be served.

Main

KUSHIKATSU

It is a Japanese dish in which ingredients are skewered, battered and deep-fried in oil. This experience offers meat, cheese, and vegetable skewers.

Main

TAKOYAKI

TAKOYAKI, meaning Octopus ball, is a very popular food in Japan. If you don't like an octopus, you can remove it.

Dessert

Sweets

Popular snacks enjoyed by Japanese people.

What's Included

Dinner
Soda/Pop
Alcoholic Beverages

+20y

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kushikatsu Tanaka Shinjukusanchome
3-chōme-12-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Shop: Kushikatsu Tanaka Shinjuku 3-chome-ten - It is located on the 1st floor facing the street. It is marked by a red and yellow lantern and a sign that says "田中" in large Japanese letters. - When you enter the shop, tell the staff that you are going to attend a takoyaki party, and come to a table.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 pm

What To Expect

Shinjuku

Tokyo Prefecture

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Shinjuku 3 Chome

Hanazono Shrine

Kabukicho

Godzilla Road & Head

Shinjuku

Shinjuku Golden Gai

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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Excellent way to try local food!

Coral_H, Oct 2023

This was a great experience - we booked for our last night in Tokyo as we were interested in trying something we'd never eaten before. We loved taking it in turns to make the takoyaki balls (some attempts were more successful than others!) and they tasted delicious eaten straight off the takoyaki pan. The restaurant we were in also had its own spicy sauce, which we liked so much we ended up buying a bottle to take home with us! There was quite a small group on our experience (7 people altogether), so there was a cosy and relaxed atmosphere and we were able to get to know the other guests a little. Our tour guide, Isseki, was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer any questions we had regarding things such as local food, the area and Japanese language. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and felt that it was good value for money with tasty drinks included and being able to learn interesting facts too. There was even a vegetarian option available for anyone who doesn't eat seafood, so I would recommend this experience to anyone wanting to try this delicious dish and have fun at the same time.

A lot of fun!

Chloe_B, Aug 2023

I went to this by myself and had a lovely time, Isseki and his companion were great hosts and made sure to teach us about Japanese Culture and also some common Japanese words. The food was good with different (mostly meat) options and the Takoyaki at the end was tasty, it also really was all you can drink. The other attendees were nice and came from Hong Kong and Indonesia, overall I highly recommend the experience if you want to learn a bit about Japanese culture and meet some local people.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for coming to Shinjuku. You're right, we had a great time with all the wonderful guests (including you). And thank you very much for letting me talk about various things. I am honored that you, the travel expert, chose my experience! When you come to Shinjuku again, please come and visit us. Best, Isseki

Highlight of my trip!

Kayla_T, Jul 2023

Such a fun night! Isseki and Miyou were so knowledgeable and fun, the food and drinks were delicious and Isseki even took us around on a mini tour afterwards! This was a highlight of my Japan trip and I definitely recommend!!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Sorry for the late reply! We had a wonderful time talking with you and it became a great memory. I hope everyone enjoyed the takoyaki experience and the mini tour. When you come to Shinjuku again, please come and visit us!! Best, Isseki

Enjoyable night

Myah_T, Jul 2023

Isseki and Miyu were both very generous with there time and energy. They created an enjoyable atmosphere and got to know their guests. They also offered to stay back, gave us a quick tour of the area, and helped us access Karaoke afterwards. Very kind :)

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for coming. Conversation with you guys was so much fun and time flew by. When you come to Shinjuku, please come and visit us again and again! Best, Isseki