Ueno Local Food Journey: Discover Authentic Bars, Restaurants and Ramen Shops
4.9
653 Ratings
Taito City
Escape the tourist areas in Ueno and embark on a local food journey. Discover authentic bars, restaurants, and ramen shops where only locals go. Sample sashimi, grilled fish, skewered meat, and unique Japanese alcoholic drinks.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.

What's Included
  • Receive a complimentary souvenir porcelain cup to use during the tour
  • Enjoy a delightful dinner
  • Savor 5 different drinks throughout the tour
Additional Information

ESCAPE THE PACKED TOURIST HUBS where swarms of people never seem to end!

My tour takes you around Ueno, a less crowded region compared to Shibuya and Shinjuku and lesser-known by tourists. It’s a favourite spot amongst Japanese food lovers for its high-quality food at affordable prices. We’re off to popular local-only bars and restaurants (NO TOURISTS!!) where only Japanese is spoken. I’ll be ordering the speciality dishes, and we can engage in conversations about the food and drink (feel free to ask away).

We’ll stopover at 3 restaurants/taverns, and you can savour sashimi, grilled fish, and skewered meat. Also, you’ll get the chance to taste DISTINCT Japanese alcoholic beverages (4 or more diverse types of drinks) and understand what a real Japanese tavern feels like. After touring these three taverns, we’ll wrap up the tour at a well-liked Ramen shop amongst the locals. To conclude, I will guide you to the relevant train line entrances based on your destination.

Location
Starbucks Coffee - atré Ueno
In front of Starbucks atré beside Ueno station Hirokōji exit.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Scenic630003
Jun 20, 2024
Ueno Food Tour - We had an amazing time exploring Ueno with Akira and his assistant on the food tour. It truly felt like discovering the local side of Japan, with authentic Japanese cuisine at every stop. Akira and his team were fantastic hosts, especially accommodating our friend who doesn't drink, ensuring he still felt fully included in the experience. We savored delicious ramen, fresh sushi, a variety of meats, and enjoyed sampling a selection of excellent Japanese drinks along the way. It was a delightful culinary adventure, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking to delve into Tokyo's vibrant food scene
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Ryan_b
Jun 12, 2024
Amazing tour with Aki - Amazing experience with Ali and Kiki his assistant, not only amazing food but insightful and funny. Amazing memories of our time here.
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Chrisbi2446xs
Jun 12, 2024
An Incredible Experience - This tour was amazing! Aki was very fun and entertaining as well as being a wealth of knowledge about Japanese food and culture. The food was absolutely incredible as well. I would highly recommend to any visitors to Tokyo.
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Rakesh_p
Jun 8, 2024
My favorite experience in Tokyo! - Best experience in Tokyo! Loved exploring where locals go. One of a kind experience and Aki was fantastic! 100% would recommend!!
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Lauren_b
Jun 3, 2024
Great fun of trying... - Great fun of trying different foods and drinks. Akira was very knowledgeable, funny, and authentic. Nice opportunity to learn about the Japanese culinary culture. Go hungry!!
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Kimberly_n
May 28, 2024
Worth it! - This was a great tour. Aki was friendly, fun, and quick with a joke. It was amazing to see local places I never would have found on my own. And Aki's little game of Guess the Mystery Meat was fun and surprisingly tasty, even after we figured out what we were eating!
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Michael_b
May 25, 2024
Must-do food tour in the Ueno area! - This tour is an excellent introduction to foods in Japan that you don't see in other countries. And it's in a neighborhood for local Japanese business people. None of these restaurants are tourist traps. Akira is a superb host and guide. Book this tour — you won't regret it!
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Graham_d
May 21, 2024
great food, insights and attentiveness - Aki was a great guide. Unfortunately, I was the only person booked on this afternoon slot. Aki offered to squeeze me into the later one, but I wasn't available. I would have completely understood if Aki wanted to cancel rather than run it for one person, but he was completely committed to doing it and I had the benefit of his undivided attention. The food and drinks were very good and Aki takes you to places that you would never find (or dare go in) on your own. Aki is a great character and very personable. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Chicago_i
May 20, 2024
Unique and so much fun! - I arrived a day earlier than my friends, so I decided to do a food tour my first day. Aki and his partner were the best tour guides I could have asked for! He was vibrant and made the experience so much fun. We visited a few places I would have never gone myself, and the tour included drinks. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to have a great time, in unique spots in Tokyo! Thank you again Aki!
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Expatrick
May 17, 2024
Fun Evening of Partying Like a Local - We had a great time learning about and partaking in the Japanese after work eating and drinking culture. I highly recommend Aki's trip.
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