Eat and Drink Like a Local in Ueno
Eat and Drink Like a Local in Ueno
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10 meals
Discover the hidden local gems outside Tokyo's noisy and crowded streets.
Highlights
Taste home-style Japanese dishes prepared by locals
Experience everyday Japanese food and drinking culture up close
Visit several local bars and finish at a neighborhood ramen shop
10 meals
Experience Details
Step out of the hustle and bustle of Tokyo city and all the tourist traps that leave your wallet drained.
This tour will take you away from the tourist-filled areas, such as Shibuya and Shinjuku, and focus on Ueno. Ueno, just north of the Tokyo epicenter, is famous among Japanese foodies for its plenty of delicious foods for quality prices.
Your tour guide will take you through the streets of Ueno, stopping at three popular bars and restaurants that are rarely frequented by tourists, giving you a very authentic experience of Japanese food and drinking culture.
You will find that the patrons and staff alike will only speak in Japanese, as it is rare that they need to use English at all. But, with the help of your guide, you will be able to order each establishment's signature dishes, sampling such dishes as sashimi, grilled fish, and meat skewers along the way.
Your guide will introduce each dish and teach about the components of each dish, the culture relating to different foods and drinks, and any other questions you may have. You will also have the opportunity to taste five or more different types of unique Japanese alcoholic beverages.
After enjoying delightfully tasty and specialty dishes at these three establishments, you will make one last stop at a ramen shop, which is popular among the locals.
In Japan, it is common practice to finish the night with a big bowl of noodles after drinking and enjoying the nightlife with friends. At the end of the tour, your guide will take you to the entrance gate of your train line, located at the station closest to the local ramen shop.
Full-sized meals will be ordered at each restaurant, which can be shared between the tour group. Make sure to come with a big appetite to get the most value out of your experience!
What You Get
Good To Know
- All participants must be aged 20+ years old
- All participants must wear a protective face covering and practice social distancing
- Full meals will be eaten, so please come HUNGRY to get the most out of your experience
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be in front of Starbucks Coffee - atré Ueno. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
The tour was amazing, delicious amazing food and drinks. Aki, the tour guida was the best. Give us a lot of nice information and very fun and friendly. I really enjoy and recommend the experience i...read more
Aki knows Ueno, and it shows. It was a mix of new food experiences and great cultural learning. I recommend this tour to anyone wanting to eat like a local and learn more about japan in general.
Aki is a great guide! Had lots of fun, great food and learnt about Ueno. Went to places we’d never have gone on our own, and all dietary reqs were well catered for. Highly recommend booking this to...read more
Aki provided a very engaging night walking around the Ueno area. Lots of interesting food and social culture! Thanks Aki!
Wonderful experience with Aki learning more about Japanese food and drink culture, with tons of delicious food in establishments that truly felt local. We were also super grateful for him working a...read more
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