Tokyo Food Tour in Ueno with 10+ Tastings of Japanese Classics

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Located north-east of the heart of Tokyo, Ueno has been a perfect destination for those who desire good food and cultural exploration. What makes Ueno distinctively unique is its dynamic blend of contrasts; chaos and serenity, urban development and natural beauty, modernity and tradition, common touch and nobility.

Ueno Park is located on what was once the grounds of the largest, most prestigious temple in Edo (old Tokyo), from the the 17th to 19th century. It is one of the most beloved cherry-blossom viewing spots in Tokyo. Local Japanese and tourists flock together for shopping and eating at its nearby district Ameyoko, where you will find a countless number of unique bars and dining places.

While tasting the foods and enjoying the atmosphere of the area, you will find yourself becoming welcomed as a local in this friendly community.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

*This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.

*Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

A passionate and experienced local english speaking guide.

Fresh, authentic Japanese sushi | Crispy, flavorful gyoza – a local favorite

Yakitori – perfectly grilled Japanese skewered chicken

Seasonal fresh fruits | Creamy, traditional matcha ice cream

Our delicious Secret Dish

Two different types of tea | Matcha Ice cream

One draft beer | Two different type of teas | Water

Hotel pickup & drop off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Ameyoko Shopping Street

Popular indoor-outdoor market with many shops selling everything from food & gifts to apparel.

Admission Not Applicable

Gaado Shita

An area under elevated train tracks. It's the Japanese term for "under the girders".

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tokyo Small Group Food Tour

Small Group Tour: Enjoy our Tokyo Secret Food Tour in a small group of 12 people or less!

Private Tokyo Food Tour

Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Tokyo for only you and your group

Reviews

4.94

295 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

286

Great!
410zacharys,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to experience food culture in Japan. Was a bit worried it would be awkward, as I was the only person who showed up for my tour. But my tour guide, Natsumi, was a pro. Super friendly and talkative. Definitely plan on booking a tour in the future.
Great Food Tour with Harumi
dbU2825FG,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Harumi was an excellent guide for our food tour. She showed us multiple great places to eat and shared lots of information about the food, people and culture of Japan. She even took into account our personal food preferences as much as possible when ordering different dishes for us. We really enjoyed our day and would highly recommend this food tour.
Informative and fun tour.
Julie H,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Harumi was a wonderful, informative and fun guide. We tried so many dishes that we hadn’t had before and enjoyed every minute of the tour.
Lots of food to sample and enjoy - Be hungry - there is a lot of food to get through.
OnAir49593177696,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks Natsumi for an engaging and informative food tour. Lots to eat - no dinner required later that day ! Everything we ate was delicious and as always it was fun to meet other travellers.
Great food tour
Andrew M,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic tour with Yumi. We sampled many different flavors, wet to unique stores we never would have found. It was a great way to start our trip in japan.
Ueno Food Tour is amazing! Would recommend!
ericdY6241XE,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Yumi was very kind and knowledgeable about the foods and surrounding areas we passed on the tour! She even congratulated me for trying new things!!
Delicious and fun. Lots of food.
TravelingTiaT,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A perfect sampling of the Ueno neighborhood. The sushi was the best I’ve had and the Goya was excellent. Mostly, it helped to fine quality restaurants in unexpected places. Miki was a great host. The tour was intimate and took our preferences into account
Good variety of foods and restaurants, that was well paced by a knowledgeable guide.
Chris K,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good value, and great variety to kick off a stay in Tokyo. The spots picked flow nicely with a good pace for the tour. Our guide was great and also gave some recommendations and advice for the rest of the stay in Japan.
Explore Ueno food like a local
burg jenn,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Natsumi was GREAT! She was very friendly and full of knowledge about the food, the history of the food in Tokyo and specifically Ueno, and overall history. We learned so much about the Edo period, rules, customs, and manners. Let me tell you, I had definitely been offending people with my chopstick etiquette prior to this! We enjoyed delicious sake and sushi, hit up the izakayas including the most delicious gyozas of my life, yakatori, a Secret Spot (YUUUM), followed by manju on the street and a matcha/vanilla ice cream and a parting gift of a rice cakes variety pack. Natsumi genuinely just loved to teach us and watch us react to and enjoy her country's food. She was amazing and I highly recommend. It was a great way to learn more about Tokyo and the surrounding area, get food recommendations, and sample some things I may not have otherwise tried. If you book this tour and get Natsumi as your guide, please ask her if she got a sourdough starter as a pet!
Great food tour!
pilates4choc,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour! Had a wide variety of delicious foods (yakitori, sushi, gyoza, a surprise, and two desserts). Yumi was a very kind and informative host. We never felt rushed, despite the many stops. She also accommodated the food issues in our group.