Shibuya Vegan Sushi & Okonomiyaki Tour: 3.5-Hour Food Walk

Shibuya vegan nigiri tasting and walk to hidden okonomiyaki restaurant with rooftop bar views

A 3.5-hour food tour in Shibuya led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, starting at Shibuya Crossing and moving through three local restaurants: vegan sushi prepared nigiri-style, vegan okonomiyaki cooked on a teppan, and drinks at a bar overlooking the Crossing. The guide takes you through the birthplace of Shibuya culture, a neighborhood that still holds its old-fashioned character. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and seafood options are all available. Let the operator know your dietary choice at least one day before.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Shibuya Crossing20m
2. Shibuya15m

Explore Shibuya and enjoy vegan food

• Meet at Shibuya Tsutaya near JR station
• Stroll through Shibuya Crossing and streets
• Eat vegan and seafood sushi with view
• Visit birthplace of Shibuya culture
• Enjoy vegan okonomiyaki at local restaurant
• Relax at bar with view of Shibuya Crossing

The experience

You meet in front of Shibuya Tsutaya, three minutes' walk from JR Shibuya station's Hachiko Exit, where your guide holds a red or orange Magical Trip sign. The tour opens at Shibuya Crossing itself. The vibrant hub where you'll walk the streets where trends are made before heading to the first restaurant. There, a professional sushi chef prepares vegan nigiri using seasonal vegetables and traditional knife techniques, with a view of Shibuya. If anyone in your group wants seafood sushi instead, that's available at the same stop. The kitchen handles both.

After sushi, your guide takes you into the birthplace of Shibuya culture: a quieter part of town that still holds the old-fashioned atmosphere the neighborhood was built on. This is where the walking part of the tour carries its weight: you're not just eating, you're moving through the layers of how Shibuya became what it is. Then you reach a hidden local restaurant where vegan okonomiyaki is cooked on a teppan: the savory Japanese pancake, plant-based. The tour wraps at a bar with a view straight out over Shibuya Crossing, where you choose a drink from the menu and watch the neon and the crowds below.

The guide is a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, trained and selected for quality and authenticity. You get at least three drinks across the stops plus one at the final bar, and the sushi set is enough for a full dinner. The whole thing runs 3.5 hours. If you need gluten-free okonomiyaki, request it when you book. The operator asks that vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free guests give at least one day's notice so the restaurants can prepare.

What’s included

• Sushi set enough for a full dinner meal (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or seafood, your choice).
• vegan okonomiyaki cooked on a teppan.
• at least three drinks at the restaurants plus one drink at the final bar.
• 3.5 hours with a MagicalTrip Certified Guide speaking English.
• photos taken during the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “In front of Shibuya Tsutaya shop(same building as Starbucks) Your guide will be holding an orange board saying "Magical Trip".”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by MagicalTrip Inc.

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste vegan and vegetarian Japanese food prepared by professionals rather than sampling it as a side option: the sushi chef works with seasonal vegetables and traditional technique, and the okonomiyaki is a full course, not a tasting. The walking between stops through old Shibuya gives you the neighborhood's history alongside the meals, so you're not just eating in restaurants. You're moving through the place itself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's the difference between the sushi options on this tour?

The tour offers vegan nigiri made with seasonal vegetables, vegetarian sushi, gluten-free vegan sushi, and seafood sushi. You choose one when you book, and the professional chef prepares it at the first restaurant. Mixed groups with different preferences can all eat at the same stop, since the kitchen handles both plant-based and seafood.

Where exactly do I meet the guide?

Meet in front of Shibuya Tsutaya, three minutes' walk from JR Shibuya station's Hachiko Exit. Your guide will be holding a red or orange sign that says "Magical Trip."

What is okonomiyaki and how is it cooked?

Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake cooked on a teppan: a flat iron griddle. On this tour, you'll eat vegan okonomiyaki at a local hidden restaurant, made with plant-based ingredients.

How many restaurants and drinks are included?

You visit three local restaurants: a sushi restaurant, an okonomiyaki restaurant, and a bar overlooking Shibuya Crossing. You get at least three drinks across the stops plus one drink at the final bar, where you choose what to order.

Is this tour suitable if I have a dietary restriction?

Vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free and seafood-eating guests are all welcome. Notify the operator at least one day before the tour so the restaurants can prepare. The operator notes that kitchens are not dedicated to allergy-free preparation, so substitutions may not always be possible, but they'll make every effort to accommodate across the different stops.

What does "birthplace of Shibuya culture" mean on this itinerary?

After your first meal, the guide takes you to an older neighborhood within Shibuya that still holds the old-fashioned atmosphere the area was built on: the part of town where Shibuya culture originated. It's a walking segment that shows you the quieter, historical side of the district before you reach the next restaurant.