Eat and Drink Like a Local in Ueno, Tokyo - Hidden Taverns, Sashimi, Ramen, and Japanese Alcohol
by Best Experience Japan
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥33,000Overview
This three-hour walking tour takes place in Tokyo’s Ueno district and focuses on eating and drinking like a local. The tour begins with a brief introduction to Tokyo’s history, including information about Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo. The group then visits the first restaurant in Ueno, where four Japanese dishes are served, including sashimi and grilled fish. After this, the tour continues through Ameya Yokocho market on the way to additional Japanese-style restaurants. In the Okachimachi area, the guide explains local drinking culture while visiting an izakaya. Participants visit two or three taverns favored by locals, where they try a variety of Japanese alcoholic beverages and dishes. The guide provides explanations about each dish and drink and answers questions throughout the tour. The final stop is a ramen shop near Okachimachi Panda Hiroba, where the guide explains how to order and eat ramen. A small porcelain cup is included as a souvenir and is used during the tour. At the end, the guide offers information about Tokyo’s train system to assist with onward travel.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tokyo
The tour begins in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, with an explanation of the city's history.
Ueno Park
The guide provides information about Ueno Park during the introduction.
Ueno Zoo
Details about Ueno Zoo are shared as part of the tour introduction before moving to the first dining stop.
Ueno
At the first restaurant stop, participants spend about 30 minutes sampling four dishes while the guide explains Japanese cuisine.
30 min
Taito Station Ueno Ameya Yokocho
The group walks through Ameya Yokocho market area on the way to the next Japanese-style restaurants.
Okachimachi Ekimae Street
Around 30 minutes are spent here while the guide explains local dishes and drinking culture in the Izakaya establishments.
30 min
Tokyo Metro
Information about the Tokyo train system is provided to assist with later travel plans.
Ueno District
During a 30-minute stop, the guide introduces various Japanese alcoholic drinks and foods, explaining all ordered dishes. Participants can ask questions about the menus of the taverns visited. The group visits two or three taverns favored by the guide before heading to the ramen shop.
30 min
Okachimachi Panda Hiroba
The final stop is a ramen shop near Okachimachi Panda Park where the guide explains how to order and eat ramen during a 30-minute visit.
30 min
Meeting point
In front of Starbucks atré beside Ueno station Hirokōji exit, Tokyo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Eat and Drink Like a Local in Ueno, Tokyo - Hidden Taverns, Sashimi, Ramen, and Japanese Alcohol
by Best Experience Japan
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥33,000Overview
This three-hour walking tour takes place in Tokyo’s Ueno district and focuses on eating and drinking like a local. The tour begins with a brief introduction to Tokyo’s history, including information about Ueno Park and Ueno Zoo. The group then visits the first restaurant in Ueno, where four Japanese dishes are served, including sashimi and grilled fish. After this, the tour continues through Ameya Yokocho market on the way to additional Japanese-style restaurants. In the Okachimachi area, the guide explains local drinking culture while visiting an izakaya. Participants visit two or three taverns favored by locals, where they try a variety of Japanese alcoholic beverages and dishes. The guide provides explanations about each dish and drink and answers questions throughout the tour. The final stop is a ramen shop near Okachimachi Panda Hiroba, where the guide explains how to order and eat ramen. A small porcelain cup is included as a souvenir and is used during the tour. At the end, the guide offers information about Tokyo’s train system to assist with onward travel.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Tokyo
The tour begins in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, with an explanation of the city's history.
Ueno Park
The guide provides information about Ueno Park during the introduction.
Ueno Zoo
Details about Ueno Zoo are shared as part of the tour introduction before moving to the first dining stop.
Ueno
At the first restaurant stop, participants spend about 30 minutes sampling four dishes while the guide explains Japanese cuisine.
30 min
Taito Station Ueno Ameya Yokocho
The group walks through Ameya Yokocho market area on the way to the next Japanese-style restaurants.
Okachimachi Ekimae Street
Around 30 minutes are spent here while the guide explains local dishes and drinking culture in the Izakaya establishments.
30 min
Tokyo Metro
Information about the Tokyo train system is provided to assist with later travel plans.
Ueno District
During a 30-minute stop, the guide introduces various Japanese alcoholic drinks and foods, explaining all ordered dishes. Participants can ask questions about the menus of the taverns visited. The group visits two or three taverns favored by the guide before heading to the ramen shop.
30 min
Okachimachi Panda Hiroba
The final stop is a ramen shop near Okachimachi Panda Park where the guide explains how to order and eat ramen during a 30-minute visit.
30 min
Meeting point
In front of Starbucks atré beside Ueno station Hirokōji exit, Tokyo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.