Tokyo Coffee and Culture Tour
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Overview
Featured Coffee Shops
Shop 1 - Nordic Roastery / Specialty Coffee / Light Roast / Est. 2019
Shop 2 - Meiji Street & Classical Music Café / Nel Drip / Light Roast / Est. 1933 (Temporarily closed)
Shop 3 - Roastery / Specialty Coffee / Light Roast / Est. 2015
Shop 4 - Trad Roastery / Flannel drip / Medium Roast / Est. 1953
Shop 5 - Art Supplies Store & Café / Est. 1887
Shop 6 - Taiwanese Roastery / Single Origin / Light Roast / Est. 2022
Shop 7 - Showa Retro Cafe Street / Dark Roast / Est. 1949–1955
Tour at a glance
What's included
- The tour fee covers a 3.5-4 hour guided session, an introduction to coffee basics, and handouts.
- We pay a 22% service fee to Viator. As it’s a small group tour, we appreciate your understanding :)
Not included
- Tea and coffee
Itinerary
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1
Coffee to Start Your Tokyo Tour - Begin your Tokyo adventure with a toast at a specialty coffee shop.
45 min Admission free -
2
Walk Through Historic and Old Kanda - Walk through a hidden old town, uncover local history, and explore the deep roots of Tokyo’s cafe culture.
30 min Admission free -
3
Traditional Sweets & Coffee Pairing - Visit beloved local dessert and wagashi shops. Explore seasonal Japanese sweets and well coffee pairing.
15 min Admission free -
4
Visit a Classic Family Run Roastery - Enjoy a classic blend at a vintage 1940s roastery and reflect on Japan’s coffee culture. Closed weekends.
30 min Admission free -
5
Meet Tokyo’s Top Baristas - Talk with baristas and explore the latest specialty coffee trends at cafés leading third-wave coffee culture.
30 min Admission free -
6
Kanda Jimbocho Bookstore Area
Jimbocho Book & Cafe District - Discover Jimbocho’s unique shops and culture.
15 min Admission free -
7
Kanda Jimbocho Bookstore Area
Diversity of coffee - Taste aged coffee at a single-origin cafe from Taiwan.
30 min Admission free -
8
Kissaten - Explore old cafes founded between 1940-1950, learn the essence of Japan’ Kissaten culture.
15 min Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
This was a great tour experience! Highly recommend. Toyo was very knowledgeable, hospitable and passionate about coffee and showing us around Tokyo. Thank you!
I joined this tour hoping to discover coffee shops that I likely would not have visited on my own. The experience exceeded my expectations, offering not only exceptional coffee but also fascinating insights into the history of the Kanda area and the evolution of coffee culture over the years. Toyo was an outstanding guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the subject. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring Tokyo’s coffee scene while gaining a deeper appreciation of the area’s rich history.
The tour is thoughtfully planned and covers many aspects about the origins of coffee and coffee culture in Japan. Tomoyo is a great guide and very knowledgeable about the coffee scene in Tokyo. Would definitely recommend this experience to others.
Tomoyo-san was extremely welcoming and a wonderful knowledgeable tour guide! We visited several coffee shops that I would have never known about on my own. Highly recommend it if you’re a coffee novice or even a coffee connoisseur.
Amazing! Absolutely amazing! This was one of the best tours I've ever taken, definitely the best in Japan. Tomoyo is very knowledgeable about coffee, but it was also an amazing learning experience about Japan's history. And above all, Tomoyo is a wonderful person, so the tour was so much fun to be a part of—very warm and made you discover wonderful cafes in Tokyo. You don't want to miss this experience while in Tokyo!!
This coffee tour was an outstanding experience. My guide Tomoyo-san was highly knowledgeable and clearly demonstrated a deep passion for coffee. The itinerary included many cool coffee shops which had delicious and tasty coffee. I was very caffeinated on this tour and now know a lot of cool coffee spots. Furthermore, the Tomoyo-san's engaging, easy-to-talk-to demeanor made the entire tour fun and memorable. There was a lot of laughs, unique experience, with delicious coffee that made this tour and ultimately my trip in Japan memorable. I hope one day Tomoyo-san opens a coffee shop and that'll be my hangout spot whenever I'm in Tokyo. I highly recommend this tour!
We had an amazing time on this tour. Honestly, 10/10 experience. If you enjoy coffee, good conversation, and discovering a different side of Tokyo, this is absolutely worth it. Tomoyo was fantastic. She made the whole experience feel relaxed and personal while also sharing a ton of knowledge about Japanese coffee culture. We got to try several different types of coffee and learn about the brewing process, flavors, and the history of the neighborhoods, which made it feel like more than just a coffee tour. Tomoyo is my favorite Japanese person.
I'd really recommend this tour. We really enjoyed our experience, and Tomoyo-san worked hard to ensure this - with good communication both before, and during, the experience. We explored places we'd never have discovered alone and learned lots along the way. It was an enjoyable morning doing an unusual activity in Tokyo - thanks a lot to Tomoyo!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: JA, EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 09:30, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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