How Much Cash Should I Bring to Tokyo Food Tours?

¥8,000 (~$55) for Tsukiji market; $25–50 cash for bar tours. Many Tsukiji stalls are cash-only; sit-down restaurants accept cards, but street stalls do not. Bring cash for safety; IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) work at stations and some vendors.

Tsukiji stallsCash only, ¥8,000 recommended

Street prices¥300–1,000 per item

Izakaya/barsOften accept cards now, but bring cash

ATMsConvenient; 7-Eleven has 24/7 machines

IC cardsSuica/Pasmo work at stations, some vendors

BackupCredit card for restaurants if stall fails

Tsukiji Outer Market: carry about ¥8,000. Many stalls are cash-only; they do not have card readers. Most sit-down restaurants in the market now accept cards, but street stalls do not. Izakaya and bars: Bring ¥3,000–5,000 in cash (though most accept cards now). Better safe than stuck at a till.

ATMs are easy to find

7-Eleven convenience stores have 24/7 ATMs accepting foreign cards. Withdraw cash easily. No need to carry ¥8,000 from day one.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need cash for food tours?

For Tsukiji: yes. Many stalls are cash-only. For other tours: bring some cash (~¥3,000–5,000) even though many venues now accept cards.

How much cash should I carry?

¥8,000 for Tsukiji (street food is ¥300–1,000 per item). ATMs at 7-Eleven make it easy to withdraw.

Do restaurants accept cards?

Most sit-down restaurants accept cards. Tsukiji stalls often do not. Izakaya usually do now, but bring cash for small bars.