Monzen-Nakacho Tour: Hidden Izakayas and Temples

Discover Monzen-Nakacho’s hidden gems: izakayas, historic temples, and vibrant ceremonies. Experience Tokyo’s ancient spirit and modern creativity on this immersive tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fukagawa Fudodo - Explore the charming backstreets of Monzen-Nakacho, visiting quaint storefronts and tucked-away izakayas and bars to meet the artisans who keep the neighborhood’s appetites and glasses satisfied. This journey is more than just an izakaya crawl; it delves into the spiritual aspect of sake drinking and its significance in Japanese…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Monzen-Nakacho offers a delightful array of experiences, from secret izakayas to age-old food shops and historic temples featuring taiko drum and fire ceremonies. This Tokyo neighborhood has everything one could wish for – and more. Join this afternoon-to-evening tour to discover this enchanting part of traditional Tokyo, where the city’s rich history…

Location
Monzen-nakacho Station
On the street by Exit 1 of the Tozai line. If using the Tozai line - Follow the signs to Exit 1, and go up the stairs where you'll find a mailbox and the entrance gate for the temple. If you're taking the Oedo line, Please use Exit 5 and walk on the street to the meeting point outside Exit 1.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Inspire05781192041
Mar 12, 2025
Tokyo - Elly was very nice and took us to many interesting places to eat and experience, from a sit down place to standing sake, tuna and mussels, and traditional fire temple ceremony.
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Julia
Mar 8, 2025
Phoebe is the GOAT - Couldn’t have asked for a better guide and experience. Phoebe really painted a picture for us with her stories and knowledge of the rich history. The food was unique and she took us to places I would’ve never found solo. Thank you so much Phoebe, best food tour experience!
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Georgepe7793mi
Mar 8, 2025
Highly recommended experience!! - This tour was absolutely phenomenal, and I highly reccomend booking with Culinary Backstreets. We were luck enough to have two guides Dianna and Kelly for the day. Both guides were very knowledgeable about the cuisine, culture, and history of Japan. If you plan on visiting Tokyo book with them for a memorable experience, delicious food, and a glimpse of the rich Japanese history and culture!!
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149tarekg
Mar 2, 2025
Thank You Michelle - Michelle was a terrific host. We were two couples and we really enjoyed our tour. We ate at some fantastic places and learned a great deal about Japanese culture. It was a perfect way to start a trip to Japan. Sm sure that Culinary backstreets have other excellent guides but just ask for Michelle and you will have a blast guaranteed
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Southpawsteve
Mar 2, 2025
Excellent tour - We enjoyed visiting multiple restaurants and other locations. Diana was knowledgeable and clearly expressed from a local perspective her love of Japanese culture and cuisine.
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Hebaaf8469eu
Feb 27, 2025
Great Experience - Michelle was our guide and she was absolutely amazing! Explained everything we were about to visit, answered any of our questions, was full of knowledge and appreciation for the area we were exploring and was a whole lot of fun.
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H6664huameliab
Feb 13, 2025
Most interesting afternoon in Tokyo - Top highlight of our time in Japan. It was such a unique neighborhood tour - learned lots and loved our tour guide, Diana.
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Gianluca
Feb 11, 2025
An Amazing Food Tour - Just all around a great experience. From learning about the area, culture, and cuisine, to getting to know our guide, it was an amazing experience. The food and drinks were so good and consistently connected back to the region we were visiting.
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Bekahflemer
Feb 5, 2025
Great introduction to Japan! - This being our first visit to Japan, we wanted to book a tour where we could learn about Japanese culture and ask questions in a small setting. Michelle could not have been a better guide for this tour!!! We learned about local food traditions, where to place your chopsticks when not using them, how to order, and even how to say "thank you for the meal" in Japanese when departing a restaurant! We will definitely look to book a tour with Culinary Backstreets in another city. Thank you Michelle! ごちそうさまでした
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Bockylaw
Feb 28, 2025
Nice tour with good selection - You get a good insight into this neighborhood. The food choices are good, too. There's a lot to drink. Michelle our guide was great. Very enthusiastic and convincing. I was a little disappointed with the Monjayaki experience, as a preparation by a professional would have been nicer. Overall unfortunately quite expensive, with 180 USD for me clearly overpriced!
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