Sushi, Ramen, and Sake: A Tokyo Food and Culture Excursion

Head to Shimokitazawa for lunch. You can choose between a sushi restaurant or a ramen restaurant, depending on your budget and preference. Some popular options include:

・Ganso Sushi: Savor fresh sushi at Ganso Sushi, known for its high-quality seafood and traditional sushi preparations.

・Uoshin Shimokitazawa: Explore the seafood offerings at Uoshin Shimokitazawa, a popular izakaya (Japanese pub) specializing in seafood dishes and sushi.

・Oreryu Shio Ramen Shimokitazawa: Enjoy a delicious bowl of their signature shio (salt-based) ramen known for its flavorful broth and tender noodles.

・Ishii Shimokitazawa: Experience their renowned ramen, which is loved for its rich and savory flavors.

After your satisfying lunch, treat yourself to traditional Japanese sweets

・Kanmidokoro.：Try their wagashi (Japanese confectionery) and savor a cup of matcha tea.

Spend some time shopping for souvenirs in Shibuya. Consider visiting these stores:

・Discover, Japan Labo：unique Japanese gifts and traditional crafts.

・Kuroda Toen：high-quality Japanese teas and ceramics.

End your day with a sake-tasting experience in Shibuya. Visit some local sake bars to sample a variety of Japanese sake.

Options：

・Sonotouri ：a wide selection of sake with delicious Oden( a type of Japanese one-pot dishes consisting of several ingredients such 　as boiled eggs, daikon or konjac, and processed fishcakes stewed in a light, soy-flavored dashi broth)

・Kaku-uchi Base：a cozy atmosphere and local sake.

・Umebachi：more traditional sake experience with a body-friendly Japanese cuisine centered around vegetables.