Ueno Food Tour: Local Taverns and Unique Drinks

Escape the tourist areas in Ueno and embark on a local food journey. Discover authentic bars, restaurants, and ramen shops where only locals go. Sample sashimi, grilled fish, skewered meat, and unique Japanese alcoholic drinks.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ueno District - I am going to teach you about Japanese alcoholic drinks and foods you’ll be able to experience what Japanese taverns are like.

I’ll explain all dishes I order and you can pepper me with questions - ask me anything you want to know about the food and drinks on the menus of the places we visit!

Afrer we have fun in a couple or three of my favourite and the most outstanding taverns, we will head to a ramen shop.

What's Included
  • Receive a complimentary souvenir porcelain cup to use during the tour
  • Enjoy a delightful dinner
  • Savor 5 different drinks throughout the tour
Additional Information

LET’S GET OUT OF THE TOURIST AREA where it’s overpriced and crowded with tourists!
I’ll discuss not only Japanese food and drinks but also culture, traditions and history, which will be beneficial for the rest of your stay in Japan for sure!
This tour focuses on Ueno, which is not as crowded as Shibuya, Shinjuku and is less touristy. I’m going to take…

Location
Starbucks Coffee - atré Ueno
In front of Starbucks atré beside Ueno station Hirokōji exit.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jacenda_v
Mar 27, 2025
This was such a wonderful... - This was such a wonderful way to start our trip in Japan! There was a great selection of food that we got to try. The whole family enjoyed it.
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Belinda
Mar 15, 2025
A fun locals night out experience - A great night out especially when travelling on your own and you don’t want to sit in your hotel room! Aki and Yumi were so much fun. Great value and delicious food and drinks. A real locals experience. Highly recommend!!
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Monica_m
Mar 14, 2025
Aki was such a wonderful... - Aki was such a wonderful tour guide! My friends and I had such a fun time. The conversation was great, and we tried a lot of fun food and drinks we wouldn’t have had otherwise. We highly recommend!!!
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Bronwyn_g
Mar 13, 2025
Ueno outdid itself! Aki... - Ueno outdid itself! Aki and Shota really pulled out all the stops and made the evening a celebration. The preparation area was one of many standouts of the night. Definitely go hungry and thirsty.
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K7649sddavidm
Mar 12, 2025
Excellent guide and experience - Awesome experience. Aki is a great guide and he made the walk entertaining and fun. Good and drinks were awesome. Highly recommended
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Paula
Mar 12, 2025
Food and drink tour with Aki - Aki was great company explaining Japanese culture with humour. The chosen restaurants were an experience we won’t forget… fabulous fun.
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Jet600792
Mar 9, 2025
Very good experience with Akira - We tough it was a tourist trap but it is not Akira is funny and also very informative about the Japan culture and traditions It is a food and drink tour you will not forget if you drink with moderation His assistant is very good and very pleasant I recommend very much
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Ben_g
Mar 3, 2025
Aki was amazing for this... - Aki was amazing for this private tour! It was just my father and I in our first time in Tokyo, Aki ensured we were introduced to new food customs and the way of life around food in Japan.
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Patrick_c
Mar 1, 2025
This tour ticked all the right boxes - We have done alot of bar and food tours around the world and I would say this is up there with the best. Aki was a fabulous guide who had two assistants who ensured everything was seamless with no waiting. The meals were top quality and very generous. Drinks were plentiful. Lots of great cultural information. Lots of laughter and frivolity. We walked out very full and happy. I will be recommending this as a must do tour to friends visiting Tokto.
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Gabe
Feb 24, 2025
Awesome tour! - Such a fun tour! We had an awesome time all around - from trying various dishes and drinks to exploring the area and having great conversations throughout. Aki made the tour one of the highlights of the trip. Highly recommend.
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