Tokyo Food Tour: Local Restaurants and Ramen

This is not a guidebook or travel information site, but rather introduces restaurants that are mainly visited by Japanese people! We also offer ramen, the favorite dish of tourists visiting Japan! We will also guide you through the history of the town and modern Japan during your trip, so you can learn more about Tokyo with English guide!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mucho - Tokyo boasts numerous spots popular among international tourists, such as Ginza, Shibuya, and Shinjuku. Equally impressive, Ueno is home to many shops where locals gather daily to eat and drink in a lively atmosphere. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, why not embark on a culinary adventure and experience a day in the life of a local by…
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Hopping 4 local spots (Izakaya, bar, Ramen shop) with a local English guide
  • Welcome Drink and small souvenir
  • Around 5 drinks in total
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to the meeting place
Meal Options
  • seafood、Japanese food - SASHIMI
  • grilled chicken, grilled pork - YAKITORI
  • RAMEN - No. 1 most sought-after cuisine for foreign tourists
  • Japanese SAKE - Japanese SAKE from YAMAGATA
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 15 years but only those who are 20 years or older can drink alcohol.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to hotel MONday. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are…
Location
hotel MONday Ueno Okachimachi
①Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Nakaokachimachi Station Exit 1 ②1 minute walk! Hotel Monday Premium Ueno Okachimachi. ③Please ask at the hotel front desk and then go up to the restaurant on the 14th floor.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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571lennyb
May 23, 2025
Great meal experience in Tokyo - This was a great experience in Japan! Both of my hosts were very friendly and took me to good places to eat and drink. I recommend this experience! It allows a visitor to immediately experience Tokyo culture
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Alexandreg1651
May 7, 2025
Great gastronomic tour - LYU and Mori were very friendly and attentive, took to various locations and gave a toast. This day only I had, so it was a private tour, but they were very professional and introduced a bit of Japanese gastronomy.
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Lyn
Mar 21, 2025
Amazing night - This was an amazing experience my first night in Tokyo and my birthday Lyu was a great guide explaining all the food well and what the different places were called and the food to expect. Tori ordered amazing food, so I got to try food I probably would not have tried all delicious not sure I would eat the fishy again. The eyes kept looking at me 😂 Beer cold and nice, not sure about the saki had a little but decided not to drink the whole drink. I did like the Japanese whiskey with sparkling water yum. A special treat we had a Japanese shortcake with strawberries to celebrate my birthday. Thank you for making me feel special
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Carsonw526
Feb 14, 2025
10/10 would recommend - My wife and I had an amazing time on this tour! Mori and Lyu were excellent hosts. Food and drinks at each location were delicious. This tour was a great way to introduce ourselves to the Ueno area and the different restaurant types we can seek out on the rest of our trip
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Nickiyechinl
Jan 11, 2025
Best time in Ueno according to my 14 year old! - My 14 year son and I went on this tour together. He said it was the highlight of our Japan trip because of the company, both the tour guides and other fellow tourist. The food and drink were great. Our guides went out of their way to get my son non-alcoholic drinks and make him feel engaged!
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Gmcelroy58
Dec 9, 2024
Great experience and fun night - Very good night experiencing the off the street level restaurants (upstairs) where we experienced traditional Japanese food and drink.
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Moonbeamjr
Oct 23, 2024
Japanese Food Experience Tour in Ueno - Mori and Lyu are the right guides to lead visitors through the bewildering choice of local Japanese cuisine. Naturally, they're both knowledgeable but that's to be expected. What I most appreciated is how they let the evening evolve without overwhelming me with information. Instead, they shared just enough about each dish but also let the food tell the story. At the same time, they answered all my questions but in a friendly conversational manner. Nowadays, the tendency is to do our own online reserch and seek experiences without a guide. That approach definitely has merit. On the other hand, when you find the right guides, the food experience also becomes a chance to interact with not only the local cuisine but also local people. Worth noting, too, is that the four restaurants Mori and Lyu chose to take me were full of local people, not tourists.
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Christianmt5013bh
Oct 9, 2024
Great food and drink tour with a local guide - The food was fantastic. Great choice and good variety of food. Loved the sashimi at the beginning and Ramen at the end. Drinks were all very nice too. Loved the stand up bar. We were all happy at the end. Wonderful and friendly tour guides
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Davidrivesa
Oct 8, 2024
Night food tour in Tokyo - My wife and I got a very nice Japanese food and drink tour in Tokyo. We had a very nice and friendly guide. Thank you very much!
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Kihoonp2021
Oct 5, 2024
Authentic experience - Madoka was a great guide. She showed us where the locals go for their food and drinks. We had a great time trying out Izakaya food, ramen, and drinks. Thank you for a great time.
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From $108
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).