--- title: Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 107 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 153 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 45 (Food & Drink Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-ramen-tasting-tour-with-6-mini-bowls-at-3-ramen-shops/ --- # Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops **Guidekin's take:** Taste six mini bowls at three ramen shops, choosing styles ranging from light chicken broth to creamy pork bone broth. Tastings and one drink are included; transport to and from the shops is excluded. 4.97 from 153 reviews at €107 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #5 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join Tokyo's only Ramen Tasting Tour (with mini bowls, each 1/4 the size of full bowls)! You'll taste 6 wildly different types of delicious ramen at 3 award-winning ramen shops. You'll even get to choose the 6 ramen from 11-12 types, via fun, customizable menus. Each ramen boasts unique flavors - whether a light, salt-based chicken ramen or a creamy pork bone ramen. Furthermore, you'll learn all about ramen during the 3 hours - its history and future, how it's prepared, and how to eat it like a true local. * The tour starts in Shibuya *OR* Shinjuku *OR* Ueno and ends in Ebisu, Akasaka-Mitsuke, or Ueno. * Please double check your booked route: each meeting point is different (SHIBUYA, SHINJUKU, UENO) * All ramen broths contain chicken, pork, and fish. For vegans or vegetarians, please book our Vegan / Vegetarian Ramen Tasting Tour. * The tour involves a good amount of walking (approximately 3 kilometers, or 1.86 miles) and isn't recommended for people with a low level of fitness. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet our guide in front of the… - 9 start times: between 13:00 and 18:30 - Food included: Food tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €107 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 153 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tokyo Ramen Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 9 start times between 13:00 and 18:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.97 from 153 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 152 of 153. - 5 stars: 149 (97%) - 4 stars: 3 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the ramen variety and knowledgeable guides; the tastings can be more filling than some expect. **Praised:** - Distinct ramen styles and flavours that make comparisons easy - Knowledgeable guides explaining ramen history, ingredients and regional differences - Visits to local ramen shops guests would not have found on their own - Friendly conversation and neighbourhood walks between tastings **Complaints:** - Some find the portions manageable, while others warn about getting too full Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-07-31 to 2026-11-03); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Ueno Route | €107 / person | English | Nezu/Ueno/Tabata Starting point: Akafudado Nezuten, Japan, 113-0031 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Nezu, 2-chōme−12−６ 3階 | | Shinjuku Route | €107 / person | English | Shinjuku - Akasaka Ramen may change on the day! Starting point: 7-Eleven Shinjuku Station Yasukuni-dori Avenue Store, Japan, 160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 1-chōme−17−２ 小松ビル 1F | | Shibuya Route | €107 / person | English | Shibuya - Ebisu Starting point: SHIBU HACHI BOX, 2-chōme-1-1 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan | ## What's included - Local guide - 6 mini bowls of ramen and 1 beverage - Food tasting ## Not included - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Shibuya Crossing** (2m) - Shibuya "Scramble Crossing" is the world's busiest! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 13:00 and 18:30 - 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 Please meet our guide in front of the supermarket "Akafudado" - it is located right outside of Nezu Station, Exit 1. Your guide will be waiting with a "Tokyo Ramen Tours" sign. Ends: We will end at a ramen shop in Asakusa - sometimes Ueno depending on the day., We will end the tour near Akasaka Station., We will end the tour at Ebisu station. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Infants can join for free but will share food with other group members. If you’d like them to have their own portions, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange it for an additional cost. ## Compared with other Food & Drink Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 45** | €107 | 3h | 4.97 (153) | 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 | | [Eat and Drink Like a Local-Hidden Taverns & Ramen in Ueno, Tokyo](/japan/tokyo/tours/eat-and-drink-like-a-local-hidden-taverns-ramen-in-ueno-tokyo/?format=md) | €95 | 3h | 4.95 (1244) | shared | Ranked #5 of 45 in Food & Drink Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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