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San Francisco Food Tour: A Taste of Japantown
Recommended for your San Francisco trip
3 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Bring your appetite and your walking shoes for a delicious Japantown food tour. Learn about the history of this unique neighborhood in San Francisco and visit several authentic markets, restaurants, cafés, and tea houses with your gourmet guide. Discover where locals go for the best Japanese food in town, and taste six to seven samplings, from red bean ‘taiyaki’ to sweet rice ‘mochi.’
- Guided food walking tour of Japantown in San Francisco
- Taste 6-7 authentic Japanese food samples
- Discover Japantown's hidden gems with a local guide
- Uncover the historical relevance of this unique cultural area
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San Francisco is home to one of only three remaining Japantowns in the United States. Make your way to a plaza in the center of this unique area, where you’ll meet your epicurean concierge and set off on a leisurely walking tour to sample some of the neighborhood’s must-try eats.
Your guide will take you to many tucked-away spots and hidden gems often missed by casual visitors. Stroll through markets featuring specialty ingredients used in Japanese cooking, and chat with restaurant proprietors to learn the story behind the food they serve. Along the way, your guide will share interesting aspects of the area’s history and culture.
The exact itinerary may vary by day, but expect to enjoy six to seven tastings of truly authentic Japanese favorites, such as okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza), sticky-sweet mochi, or onigiri (traditional rice balls). You may taste traditional salads from a specialty market, taiyaki (a red-bean cake) at a local café, and flavorful green teas at an omiyage shop.
At the end of your tour, you’ll leave with satisfied taste buds and a newfound appreciation for Japanese cuisine.
Your guide will take you to many tucked-away spots and hidden gems often missed by casual visitors. Stroll through markets featuring specialty ingredients used in Japanese cooking, and chat with restaurant proprietors to learn the story behind the food they serve. Along the way, your guide will share interesting aspects of the area’s history and culture.
The exact itinerary may vary by day, but expect to enjoy six to seven tastings of truly authentic Japanese favorites, such as okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza), sticky-sweet mochi, or onigiri (traditional rice balls). You may taste traditional salads from a specialty market, taiyaki (a red-bean cake) at a local café, and flavorful green teas at an omiyage shop.
At the end of your tour, you’ll leave with satisfied taste buds and a newfound appreciation for Japanese cuisine.
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Product code: 5298JAPAN
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