Tokyo Ueno Food Tour Sushi Ramen and Local Favorites
Overview
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3 hours
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Welcome to Ueno, the birthplace of Tokyo! Before Shibuya, Shinjuku and Harajuku even existed, this was the heart of Edo more than 400 years ago. That history shaped the flavours of Japan, and today Ueno remains one of the best places to taste real local food made with heart!
Our CEO was born and raised right here, so this tour takes you to the places locals actually love <3 The restaurants and izakayas we visit are not trendy or touristy, but warm, authentic and full of character, places that have been serving delicious Japanese food for generations :)
We sit down at each stop and enjoy a variety of classic favourites like freshly prepared sushi, Gyoza, grilled yakitori skewers, Ramen and much more!
Our guides are the number one reason guests love this tour Friendly, energetic, and full of stories they bring the food and the neighbourhood to life!
Whether you are a couple, family, or traveling solo, we want you to leave with a real connection to Ueno and its culinary history!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years, so note that you cannot drink alcohol if you are below 20 years old
Please note that one of the restaurants we visit allows smoking, as it is common in many local eateries in Japan. If you have any concerns, feel free to let us know, and we’ll do our best to make your experience enjoyable.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ameyoko Shopping Street
Ameyoko in Ueno, Tokyo, is a lively market street known for its lively atmosphere and diverse shops. It started as a black market after World War II and there are 400 small shops are gathered in this small area. From fresh seafood and spices to clothes, cosmetics, and electronics, it's a place where locals and tourists enjoy shopping and exploring. You will get to see so many people eating and drinking inside and outside all day long. You can experience Tokyo's lively culture through street food like grilled chicken skewers and unique souvenirs. Ameyoko is a must-visit for anyone wanting to see Tokyo's energetic side and enjoy its rich variety of goods and foods.
Ueno
Ameyoko in Ueno, Tokyo, is a lively market street known for its lively atmosphere and diverse shops. It started as a black market after World War II and there are 400 small shops are gathered in this small area. From fresh seafood and spices to clothes, cosmetics, and electronics, it's a place where locals and tourists enjoy shopping and exploring. You will get to see so many people eating and drinking inside and outside all day long. You can experience Tokyo's lively culture through street food like grilled chicken skewers and unique souvenirs. Ameyoko is a must-visit for anyone wanting to see Tokyo's energetic side and enjoy its rich variety of goods and foods.
What‘s Included
Stories and recommendations from your guide
Eat at local restaurants and izakayas personally selected by our Ueno born CEO
Small group tour with friendly local guide
No dress code, wear what you are comfortable in
Tasting of classic Japanese dishes including sushi, Ramen and more
Cultural insights into Ueno’s long history as Tokyo’s original district
Seating at multiple restaurants and izakayas
Guided food tour in Ueno with a friendly local guide
Perfect for couples, families, solo travelers and first time visitors
If you purchase the Alcohol package. Note: Legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old
Not for those who are: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, allergic to gluten
Options
Standard Package
Standard Package: Sushi (w/green tea), Gyoza (w/water), Yakitori (w/alcohol or soft-drink) & Ramen (w/water)
Extra Alcohol (Sake&Plum Wine)
Standard +2 Extra Alcohol: All foods and drinks in the "standard" package is included, but with this upgrade you also get: Japanese sake & Plum Wine
Reviews
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Friday night food tour with friends.
sarahaI7991PJ,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Got a tour on our first full day in. Highly recommended experience! Yu was our guide, she was super knowledgeable, really fun, and willing to answer our questions. She helped us learn the area and we all felt braver to explore and order food on our own going forward. The price of the tour was reasonable for the amount of food we ate. Even the biggest eater with us felt satisfied at the end as it was all delicious. We did a later tour on Friday night, so it could be a bit loud at times, but our guide was really attentive to make sure we all felt included. Definitely looking at other guided events now. It seems silly, but it definitely takes the stress off of being in an unfamiliar place and not getting the most out of your time.
Fabulous Night Tour of Ueno
Suzanne H,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Yu, showed us places to see and to eat that were superb and authentic. Yu was a very graceful host and we really enjoyed her company and insights. A lot of fun and would highly recommend a tour with Yu.
Full tum tum!
nardias2018,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Firstly, you won’t go hungry on this tour! Lots of great food, different styles, drinks, venues you wouldn’t find by yourself and a great vibe. My husband and I really enjoyed it and the info along the way about the area and food was great - fantastic way to experience another area of Tokyo, highly recommend!
Fantastic and not to be missed
GandCK,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience not to be missed. Our guide Kaho spoke perfect English and we were able to ask all the questions we had but hadn’t had the opportunity to ask. Food was amazing and plenty of it. Took us to places only locals would know about. Wish we had know about this company at the start of our trip as we would have booked more tours with them
Super Food Tour
882sergeb,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was perfect, very authentic and not touristy at all but very well connected with the locals. Mari is an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge and information
Fantastic Option for Tourists Looking to Eat Like Locals
garrettm991,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great day with Kana - not only was the food fantastic, her expert knowledge made the experience one to remember. We chose to take the tour on our first day in Tokyo to get a sense of what to eat in the neighborhood and we were not let down. The value of the tour was excellent, an well worth the price paid. We felt like we got to enjoy every minute of the experience and would take another excursion with Sunrise should the time allow. Can’t recommend enough!
Awesome experience
Tour52098002710,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice food tour. Great variety of Japanese cuisine. Our guide, Yu, was incredible. Nice attention to details and interesting historical facts. Not a single down moment. My only complain (which isn't a real one) is that we almost ate too much. Also, as a matter of preference, I would suggest to end with some kind of lighter (maybe sweet?) food. Still, awesome experience. Would highly recommend!
A wonderful experience!
Passenger64074002800,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food tour takes place near Ueno station and goes to discover some typical restaurants (including “Izakaya”) where you can taste local food. We ate different specialties such as sushi, gyoza, yakitori and ramen, as well as visited a very important part of the neighborhood where there are typical markets. It was a really nice experience that I recommend to everyone, especially if it's your first time coming to Tokyo and you don't know where to look for authentic Japanese restaurants. The food was all great, the neighborhood very interesting to visit and the guide Mayu is nice and prepared, he explained many things about Japanese food that I did not know and told me about the interesting curiosities about the tour site.
Perfect
M4381FVbenm,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food, the sights, the opportunity to learn, all above and beyond. From sushi to gyoza to wonderful midafternoon gizzards at a Izakaya to healing chicken ramen. Best part is that the incredible food was paralleled with excellent conversation. Yu is a consummate and incredibly charming young professional, and I would recommend her and her knowledge to anyone looking to learn about Ueno and its food.
Great tour with Yu
Dreamer20865005550,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a good time with Yu! I got alone so i got a private tour, but Yu told me a lot about Japanese history and culture. She also was flexibel with the schedule, i was less hungry than expected due to the jet lag, so she showed me some other stores and the neigbourhood which was super fun!
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