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title: Eat and Drink Like a Local-Hidden Taverns & Ramen in Ueno, Tokyo
lang: en
type: tour
city: Tokyo
country: Japan
price: 95
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 1244
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 3 of 45 (Food & Drink Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/eat-and-drink-like-a-local-hidden-taverns-ramen-in-ueno-tokyo/
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# Eat and Drink Like a Local-Hidden Taverns & Ramen in Ueno, Tokyo

**Guidekin's take:** Visit Ueno taverns and restaurants for ramen and other dishes, with conversation about Japanese food, culture and traditions. Five dishes, five drinks and a porcelain cup to keep are included; staff at the taverns speak no English. 4.95 from 1244 reviews at €95 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #3 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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 you to popular taverns and restaurants for ONLY LOCALS (NO TOURISTS!!) where the staff speaks NO ENGLISH.
We will visit several taverns where you will have sashimi, grilled fish and ramen, etc. You will also have the opportunity to try UNIQUE Japanese alcoholic drinks, so you'll be able to experience what Japanese taverns are like. I'll order signature dishes and feel free to ask me any questions.

At the end of tour, I will explain which train station you need to go to, depending on your destination.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of Starbucks atré beside Ueno…
- Starts 15:00, 19:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €95 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 1244 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Best Experience Japan
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 15:00, 19:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.95 from 1244 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1234 of 1244.

- 5 stars: 1200 (96%)
- 4 stars: 34 (3%)
- 3 stars: 3 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 6 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise local food, cultural explanations and company; the supplied reviews offer no recurring complaint.

**Praised:**
- Local food stops include places travellers would not have found on their own
- Explanations of dishes, dining etiquette and Japanese culture
- Friendly, humorous hosting encourages conversation
- Plenty of food and drinks, with varied dishes to try
- A sociable group atmosphere helps solo travellers meet other people

**Complaints:**
- No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-10-10 to 2026-11-07); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- You have 5 drinks on the tour.
- You are going to have a small souvenir porcelain cup, using one on the tour.
- ALL DRINKS and FOOD are INCLUDED in the fee. You will have 5 dishes included RAMEN in total.

## Itinerary

1. **Tokyo** (pass by, no stop) - We will meet up in Tokyo, capital of Japan, explaining about history in Tokyo.
2. **Ueno Park** (pass by, no stop) - I will talk about Ueno park about what's going on during introduction.
3. **Ueno Zoo** (pass by, no stop) - I will talk about Ueno zoo when I do introduction of the tour. After that, we are off to the first stop of the tour.
4. **Ueno** (30m) - Serving 4 dishes at the first spot of the restaurant, explaining about Japanese dishes.
5. **Taito Station Ueno Ameya Yokocho** (pass by, no stop) - We are going though Ameya Yokocho when we move to the next to Japanese style restaurants on the tour.
6. **Okachimachi Ekimae Street** (30m) - I will expalin about dishes here also drinking culture in the Izkaya, Okachimachi area
7. **Tokyo Metro** (pass by, no stop) - I will explain about train system in Tokyo
8. **Ueno District** (30m) - I am going to teach you about Japanese alcoholic drinks and food 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...
9. **Okachimachi Panda Hiroba** (30m) - I will take you to a ramen store near Okachimachi panda park at the last stop, expalining how to order and eat ramen.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15:00, 19:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

In front of Starbucks atré beside Ueno station Hirokōji exit, Tokyo.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Food & Drink Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 45** | €95 | 3h | 4.95 (1244) | shared |
| [Tokyo West-Side Cycling & Food Tour](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-west-side-cycling-food-tour/?format=md) | €95 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (223) | shared |
| [Unlimited Local Night《ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK》Find SHINJUKU Hidden gem!](/japan/tokyo/tours/unlimited-local-night-all-you-can-drink-find-shinjuku-hidden-gem/?format=md) | €104 | 3h | 4.99 (173) | shared |
| [Tokyo Hidden Backstreets: Private Sangenjaya Food & Drink Tour](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-hidden-backstreets-private-sangenjaya-food-drink-tour/?format=md) | €258 | 4h | 4.98 (149) | private |

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