Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
You have 5 drinks on the tour.
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.
What To Expect
Tokyo
We will meet up in Tokyo, capital of Japan, explaining about history in Tokyo.
Ueno Park
I will talk about Ueno park about what's going on during introduction.
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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen
Reviews
848 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic Tokyo Experience
K2507LZashleys,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aki was the best tour guide throughout Japan tying both culture, food and personal stories together! Made our group feel like friends and helped us traverse through Japanese cuisine and local spots with alot of laughs.
Wonderful - Wouldn’t order on my own
628daphneys,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful experience with Aki! Very knowledgeable and spoke wonderful English. Tried food I would have never ordered on my own. A few days later, I asked for a Wagyu Beef restaurant recommendation and he didn’t hesitate to help. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun authentic night in Tokyo. Come hungry!!
Wonder food experience with Amazing Guide
Alan M,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aki was a wonderful tour guide. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke great English (no language barrier, promised and delivered). Tried food we wouldn't have normally ordered and learned about Japan's eating and drinking culture as well as the city in general. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a food tour.
Best night out in Tokyo
246ailinc,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Akira gave us one of the best experiences we had while travelling around Japan. We thought we had tasted and drank everything while we journeyed through Japan, but Akira introduced us to hidden venues with amazing food only the local residents would know of. Akira has wonderful knowledge of all things culinary and provided a fantastic insight into the local taverns of the Ueno district in Tokyo. The ramen was by far THE BEST ramen we have ever had eaten and I look forward to returning some day soon to experience again.
Fun and tasty experience of JAPAAAN
593brynw,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun and tasty tour! Aki is a brilliant host with loads of knowledge and all round funny guy. The food was delicious and a great way to try traditional Japanese dishes. We even enjoyed some drinks after the tour with Aki, mad fer it! All in all I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about the food within Japan and having a good time. JAPAAAAN!
A must do for those who want to experience a fun night on the town!
FarAway02218889839,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely great tour that I would recommend to anyone visiting Japan that wants to experience a night on the town! The meetup location was easy to find and there was plenty of exploring in the general area, if you are arrive early. The tour started with a wonderful welcome by Aki, who told us his story and how he started this tour, as well as learning a traditional Japanese cheers. After that the walking tour began and Aki told us some fun facts about sites that we passed and Japanese culture. The locations felt truly authentic to Japan and had absolutely amazing food. The food was a nice variety of sushi, grilled fish, yakitori, and ramen. Each location had a speciality drink that varied. To me, the best part was our host, Aki. Aki did an amazing job of creating a welcoming environment that created a fun time for the entire group (we had 8 people in our group on a Tuesday night).
Highly recommend - make sure to come hungry!
rubyred2014,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Make sure that you arrive hungry! Aki did a great job of showing our small group around genuinely local eating and drinking places. We ate great food and drinks, with very generous servings of both. A really good way to orientate yourself to eating out in a new place, with some local history and colour added in to ease the way. Highly recommend!
Top notch tour
Matt G,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Just a really fun way to get an introduction to Japanese eating and drinking like a local. Japan's bar and restaurants can be intimidating but Aki really did a wonderful job explaining and guiding us through with often very thoughtful insights into Japanese culture . I feel much more confident to go and eat and drink on my own after this tour.
Wonder food experience with Amazing Guide
Huortaralom,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aki was a wonderful tour guide. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke great English (no language barrier, promised and delivered). Tried food we wouldn't have normally ordered and learned about Japan's eating and drinking culture as well as the city in general. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a food tour.
A must do when in Tokyo!!!
Eric A,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Second time taking this food tour and there will definitely be a third! It was just as fun and informative as I remember it. And the food was incredible of course. This is a must do activity when you're in Tokyo. So much drinks, so much food, so much fun.
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