Wagyu Beef & Sake Paring Foodie Tour in GinzaTry many varieties of Sake and parts of A5 ranked Wagyu Beef in Ginza!
★★★★★- 3.5 hour tour
- Small group tour
- English speaking guide
What makes this tour unique
- Try many varieties of sake from the "birthplace of Sake" under all-you-can-drink
- Enjoy all-you-can-eat A5 ranked Wagyu Teppanyaki
- Walk around Ginza and know about the history of Ginza
- Finally, savor some delicious dessert at a bar or cafe
Tips and recommendations by our official guides
Eating delicious food is one of the most enjoyable experiences when traveling abroad, isn't it? When it comes to good food and drink, Japan is second to none in the world! What kind of food or drink would you like to enjoy when you come to Japan? If trying finest Wagyu beef (Japanese high-ranked beef) and sake are on your list, this tour is perfect for you!
Wagyu and sake are considered special among the many delicious foods in Japan. On this tour, you can enjoy both with all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink styles. The sake can be enjoyed in a clean and spacious bar, where you can sample nearly 20 different varieties from Nara, known as the birthplace of sake. You will also learn about the history and brewing methods of sake, as well as the differences in taste and aroma. For those who don't drink alcoholic beverages or those who are not fond of sake, there are other options available.
The wagyu served is of the highest A5 grade, and you will enjoy it Teppan Yaki style. You can order excellent top quality wagyu as many servings as you like! Beverages including sake, wine, beer, and soft drinks, as well as other dishes and condiments besides wagyu, are all carefully selected by the restaurant to best complement the wagyu.
After filling up on wagyu and sake, let's take a stroll through the streets of Ginza! This glamorous area, known worldwide, will be introduced by a local guide who will share its unique history, famous landmarks, and special spots only known to locals. The tour concludes at a café or a bar where you can relax and learn about café/bar culture in Japan, rounding off this special evening.
This food tour takes place in Ginza, one of Tokyo's most famous shopping, dining, and entertainment districts. It is often compared to New York City's Fifth Avenue. Ginza boasts a mix of traditional and modern architecture, with sleek glass buildings housing international luxury brands alongside historic shops that have been in business for generations.
During the day, Ginza is bustling with shoppers and tourists exploring the high-end stores, art galleries, and cafes. At night, the area transforms with neon lights and illuminated signage, offering a vibrant nightlife scene with a variety of bars, clubs, and fine dining establishments. Overall, Ginza is a symbol of modern Tokyo, combining luxury, culture, and history in a dynamic urban setting!
Official guide
What's included
More than 20 varieties of sake from the "birthplace of sake," are available for all-you-can-drink!
The tour begins at Shimbashi Station, known as the site of Japan's first railroad running in 1872. First, your local tour guide will take you to a casual bar run by Nara Prefecture, which is known as the "birthplace of sake". Here, enjoy a 30-minute all-you-can-drink sake tasting! The selection of more than 20 different types of sake, which changes daily, is truly varied, ranging from authentic sake made with "Bodai-moto," the yeast that originated in Shorakuji, the birthplace of clear sake, to dry, sweet, slightly sparkling, cloudy, and fruit sake. For those who do not prefer alcoholic beverages or are not fond of sake, there are other options available. You can enjoy sake both with your mind and your taste buds while listening to your guide explain the history of sake, how it is brewed, and the differences in taste and aroma!
All-you-can-eat A5 ranked Wagyu Teppanyaki! Enjoy the best of Japanese Wagyu beef till you burst!!
On the second stop of the tour, your guide will take you to a teppanyaki restaurant in Ginza. You will be greeted by a skilled griller in front of a heated Teppan. Serving only the highest quality A5-ranked Wagyu beef, the restaurant not only offers a wide variety of Wagyu beef, but also seasonal soups, seasonal Wagyu beef dish, garlic rice, miso soup, and special condiments and sauces as part of the course menu. Once you have finished the first four parts of Wagyu steak, you can order as many additional servings as you like! Enjoy the best of Japanese Wagyu beef till you burst! Beverages including sake, wine, beer, and soft drinks are all carefully selected to best complement the wagyu.
Ginza is not just about high-end brand shops. Enjoy casual walking tour with a local guide and discover your favorite face of Ginza!
Your guide will show you the many faces of this area introducing the history, culture, and famous tourist attractions of Ginza. Flagship stores of famous brands and large commercial facilities are not the only things Ginza is about. You will understand why this area is so special to the Japanese people. The tour will end with a relaxing time enjoying a dessert and drink at a café or bar.
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Meeting Point
JR Shimbashi Station North Exit, in front of black pillar near SAZA Coffee in Ecute Edition Shimbashi
- JR Shimbashi Station North Exit, in front of black pillar near SAZA Coffee in Ecute Edition Shimbashi.
- Please be noted that if you use Ginza line or Toei Asakusa line, it will take 5 - 10 mins to get a meeting place.
- Our guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"
- (If you get lost, please search "Shimbashi Station West Exit Square park (SL Square)" in google map.
- The meeting place is the nearest JR exit from there.)
Itinerary
- Meeting Place at Shinbashi station
- Cafe & Bar (all-you-can-drink Sake)
- Teppanyaki Restaurant (all-you-can-eat Wagyu)
- Walking around Ginza area
- Night Cafe (cake & drink)
- Tour ends near Ginza/Yurakucho station
- Children under 6 years old are not allowed to join in this tour due to the restaurant's dress code.
- Please note that the all-you-can-eat style of Wagyu beef can only be ordered only after eating all the Wagyu beef provided.
- We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.
- Note: Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
- Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- Please note that if you are late for more than 15 minutes than meeting time (10 mins before the tour starting time), you will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled.
- The tour might be cancelled in case of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
- You do not need to pay for the guide's food and drinks.
- Please note that there might be other participants
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
- Free date/time rescheduling up to 24 hours before the tour starting time
- (depending on availability).
Anyone over 6 years old can join this tour. (Due to the dress code of Wagyu restaurant, a child under 5 years old cannot join this tour.)
Yes, we can arrange if you request us in advance.(at least 24 hours before the tour starts.)
No, you don't. Your guide pays on their own and enjoy with all guests!
No. All-you-can-eat A5 ranked wagyu is only available at 2nd restaurant.
After tasting 4 different types of Wagyu, the chef would ask you if you like to eat more wagyu or not.
No. All-you-can-drink sake is only available for 1st bar about 30 mins.
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