LITTLE TOKYO TOURS        

On this walking tour through Downtown Los Angeles' Little Tokyo district, guests will have an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the neighborhood while stopping multiple times to sample local delicacies. Local foodies and tourists alike will appreciate this opportunity to indulge in authentic Japanese tea, mochi, pastries and savory dishes.

Little Tokyo is home to several restaurants, bakeries, and other historical eating establishments. Its one hundred plus years of history provide some fascinating stories. Our tour will take you throughout Little Tokyo, from Fugetsu-Do, a confection shop and the oldest building in Little Tokyo to Wakasaya, one of the newest restaurants in the area.

Our food tours are more than just walking and eating. We hope to provide you with an entertaining, educational, and exciting experience. You’ll learn about Japanese-American culture, the history of Little Tokyo, the art and science of tasting, and have great conversations over great food.

Advance purchase required. Tours often sell out in advance!

Check our schedule and buy tickets online:
Little Tokyo Gastronomy Tour
Or to buy tickets over the phone, call Zerve at (800) 979-3370 or (212) 209-3370 (int'l)

GASTRONOMY TOUR                

Price: $55/person (all food included in price)
Type: 3 hour 30 minute walking tour
# of Stops: 7
When: Saturday's and Sunday's at 10:00AM and 2:15PM

Description: Our full tour offers a balance of history, culture, and delicious food. We stop at some of the most fascinating historical locations in Little Tokyo, meet owners of some of the longest running stores in Little Tokyo, try amazing food at seven different locations, and learn about Japanese culture and culinary customs. This tour is perfect for tourists or LA natives that have never ventured into Little Tokyo before.

What you’ll get:
- A Six Taste bag
- Sampling of pastries at Yamazaki Bakery
- Tea tasting at Chado Tea Room (Morning) OR Sushi at Oomasa Restaurant (Afternoon)
- Seafood Donburi at Wakasaya
- Sample of Fugetsu-Do’s famous mochi
- Mitsuru Café’s famous Imagawayaki
- Mochi Ice Cream at Mikawaya
- Full sample of Spitz’ menu w/ sangria

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PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS        

Fugetsu-Do is the oldest establishment in Little Tokyo with a history that goes back more than 100 years. Brian Kito, owner is a prominent community leader in Los Angeles. Their quaint shop has maintained its look for decades, and they still serve delicious confections...
The first of its kind in America, Wakasaya features a variety of high-quality seafood donburi. The owner, Hideki Fujii-san brought over the chain from Japan, where the food has been wildly successful...
April 1994, Mikawaya invented ice-cream filled mochi and began selling them in its Little Tokyo store Mikawaya's. Mochi Ice Cream is now sold in stores like Trader Joe's all around the world. Flavors include Green Tea, Kona Coffee, Mango, Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate and Red Bean...
Chado Tea Room is nestled in the Japanese American National Museum. Though slightly hidden from street view, Chado Tea Room is a tea lover’s oasis. Chado boasts one of the largest selections of Specialty Teas and exclusive tea accessories....
Spitz is a new additions to the Little Tokyo community. Although they do not serve Japanese food, Spitz's Doner Kebabs are popular with tour goers, and shows the diversity of Los Angeles...
Mitsuru Cafe, named after the owner's mother, has been open in Little Tokyo for more than 30 years. Mitsuru Cafe is famous for a traditional Japanese pastry, Imagawayaki filled with sweet azuki bean paste...
At first glance, Yamazaki Bakery looks like a "mom and pop shop" in the middle of Little Tokyo, but it is a branch of a large bakery chain in Japan...