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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour | 3 hours

712 Reviews | Tokyo
From $122.99 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour
2 Adults x $116.84
$233.68
Approx Total
$233.68

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • You are going to have a small souvenir porcelain cup, using one on the tour.
  • ALL DRINKS and FOOD are INCLUDED in the fee. You will have 5 dishes included RAMEN in total.
  • You have 5 drinks on the tour.

Overview

LET'S GET OUT OF THE TOURIST AREA where it's overpriced and crowded with tourists! I’ll discuss not only Japanese food and drinks but also culture, traditions and history, which will be beneficial for the rest of your stay in Japan for sure! This tour focuses on Ueno, which is not as crowded as Shibuya, Shinjuku and is less touristy. I'm going to take you to popular taverns and restaurants for ONLY LOCALS (NO TOURISTS!!) where the staff speaks NO ENGLISH. We will visit several taverns where you will have sashimi, grilled fish and ramen, etc. You will also have the opportunity to try UNIQUE Japanese alcoholic drinks, so you'll be able to experience what Japanese taverns are like. I'll order signature dishes and feel free to ask me any questions. At the end of tour, I will explain which train station you need to go to, depending on your destination.

Meeting points

Starbucks Coffee - atré Ueno
Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno, 7-chōme−1−１ アトレ上野 1F

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In front of Starbucks atré beside Ueno station Hirokōji exit.

End point

5-chōme-27 Ueno
5-chōme-27-27 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

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Itinerary

  • Ueno District

    I am going to teach you about Japanese alcoholic drinks and foods you'll be able to experience what Japanese taverns are like. I'll explain all dishes I order and you can pepper me with questions - ask me anything you want to know about the food and drinks on the menus of the places we visit! Afrer we have fun in a couple or three of my favourite and the most outstanding taverns, we will head to a ramen shop.

    3 hours

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund
October 27No refund

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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712 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 677 reviews with 5 stars

A great intro to Japan!

Published on May, 2025

Eki is a fantastic guide and a font of knowledge. Make sure to enjoy all the meals even the stranger items. You will not be disappointed.

Ueno Food Tour

Published on May, 2025

This was an incredible experience with Aki, and one of the highlights of our time in Tokyo! It was amazing trying all the different foods and drinks as well as learning the history behind them. We visited some great places that we never would have found on our own!

Sampling spirits and snacks with Aki!

Published on May, 2025

We had such a great time exploring Ueno with Aki! Aki’s very passionate about Japanese spirits and cuisine; we learned so much about Japanese sake, whiskey, and beer from him! We highly recommend taking this tour with him, especially if you’re staying in Ueno. :)

Aki was an excellent...

Published on May, 2025

Aki was an excellent guide—thoughtful, engaging, and incredibly accommodating. He took my dietary restrictions into account without compromising the experience for the rest of the group. Every stop felt carefully chosen, and everyone walked away full and happy.

A Great Way to Learn About and Enjoy More Japanese Food & Drink

Published on May, 2025

A great way to experience Japanese food and drink in a hip and upcoming district of Tokyo that is not touristy (Ueno). Shota, my tour guide, was professional, courteous, knowledgeable and fun to be with. He showed me around the gastronomic area of Ueno and took me to authentic Japanese food joints, many of which were mere holes-in-the-wall joints with great food and drink. I know they were genuine and authentic places because they were filled with locals. I learned about and enjoyed so many Japanese dishes that go beyond the normal sushi, Yakitori, etc. The ramen I had on this tour was excellent. I highly recommend this tour to learn more about Japanese food & drink

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