Ueno & Okachimachi Food & Culture Tour in Tokyo
Traditional and modern Japanese cuisine awaits on this exclusive food tour of Tokyo’s vibrant Ueno and Okachimachi districts.
Highlights
Explore Ueno & Okachimachi’s rich history through its food
Discover traditional and innovative Japanese cuisine and savor diverse flavors at three distinct eateries, including a lively izakaya and a refined kappo restaurant
Enjoy sake and shochu pairings with seasonal dishes
10 meals
Experience Details
Initially post-war black markets, Ueno and Okachimachi evolved into vibrant commercial and culinary hubs. On this food tour, explore the lively local atmosphere and taste the classic foods in the area.
Along the way, your guide will point out cultural points of interest, like a serene Buddhist temple, and explain the historical significance of Ueno, one of Tokyo’s main transport hubs until today.
After a 30-minute walk, you’ll visit three restaurants hand-picked by your guide - a restaurant in operation since the 1850s, a lively izakaya, and an upscale kappo restaurant. Each with a distinct atmosphere, style, and ambiance, so you can savor what makes the local food culture unique — its diversity.
General tour flow:
- Introductions and walking tour (30 minutes)
- Dining at the first restaurant (45 minutes)
- Walk to the second restaurant (10-15 minutes)
- Dining at the second restaurant (45 minutes)
- Walk to the third restaurant & dining (15-30 minutes)
Inclusions
Guided culinary and historical tour of Ueno and Okachimachi
Up to 15 food items at three restaurants
Up to four complimentary beverages, including sake and shochu
Exclusions
Personal expenses and additional food or drinks
Transportation to the meeting point and from the drop off point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your guide in front of Andersen Bakery inside the Atre Ueno shopping mall by Ueno Station. A Google Maps link will be shared once your booking is confirmed.
Remarks
Please wear comfortable shoes.
Please inquire if you'd like to book a private version of this experience.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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.
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10 meals
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