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Tokyo: Food Tour in Ueno with 10+ Tastings of Japanese Classics

5.0 · 352 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Secret Food Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: max 12 from €98 · private from €197
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:40, 10:45, 14:00, 14:30, 14:35 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A walking food tour of Ueno combines yakitori and sushi with seasonal fruit and matcha ice cream.

Tea, water and a draft beer are included alongside the tastings; expect a fair amount of walking, and menus may change. 4.95 from 352 reviews at €98 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #16 of 21 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tokyo Small Group Food TourThe page priceSmall Group Tour: Enjoy our Tokyo Secret Food Tour in a small group of 12 people or less!€98
Private Tokyo Food TourPrivate Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Tokyo for only you and your group€197 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • A passionate and experienced local english speaking guide.
  • Yakitori – perfectly grilled Japanese skewered chicken
  • Seasonal fresh fruits | Creamy, traditional matcha ice cream
  • Our delicious Secret Dish
  • Fresh, authentic Japanese sushi Taste the best Gyoza or beef croquettes
  • Two different types of tea | Matcha Ice cream
  • One draft beer | Two different type of teas | Water
  • Hotel pickup & drop off
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
352 ratings
Tripadvisor 338 · Viator 14

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 348 of 352

Star breakdown of all 352 ratings

5 stars
341 · 97%
4 stars
7 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the varied food and cultural explanations; the repeated practical advice is to arrive hungry.

Praised

  • Varied Japanese dishes introduce guests to foods they had not tried before
  • Guides explain food traditions, etiquette and local history
  • Local restaurants guests say they would not have found alone
  • Friendly guides and a relaxed, sociable group atmosphere

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (26 December 2025 to 7 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We'll meet inside JR Ueno Station building (outside the JR Central Gate), near the entrance of Hard Rock Cafe. Be reminded that there are a few entrances to the Hard Rock Café. We are waiting for you near the one on the other side of the bakery named 'ANDERSEN.
Departure
10:40, 10:45, 14:00, 14:30, 14:35 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Secret Food Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Cooking Classes

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 21€983h 30m4.95 (352)varies by option
Cozy Tokyo Class: Ramen, Sushi, Sake Pairing & Cultural Exchange€1163h5.0 (131)shared
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit€1072h 30m4.98 (905)shared
Classic Tsukiji Market Food Tour€2103h4.99 (162)shared

Ranked #16 of 21 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €2379, median €109; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 21 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 21 Cooking Classes

From €98 per adult · Tokyo Small Group Food Tour