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Ueno Food Tour: Sushi, Ramen, Gyoza & Yakitori
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Duration
3 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
English
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With green tea, Rain or shine, Near station, Regional food, With sake, Shopping time, With dessert, With lunch, Learn etiquette, With dinner, With appetizer, Seasonal food
Discover Ueno’s restaurant scene guided by a local in this food tour that includes sushi, yakitori skewers, crispy gyoza, and a delicious bowl of chicken ramen.
Highlights
Explore the district of Ueno, and indulge in its delicious gourmet offerings. Soak in its vibrant atmosphere while enjoying sushi, gyoza, yakitori skewers and chicken ramen
Stroll the local hotspot of Ameyoko Street, where you can enjoy the energetic atmosphere of this busy shopping district lined with restaurants and shops
This food tour includes a total of four foods: three sushi pieces, five gyoza dumplings, three yakitori skewers and a hearty bowl of chicken ramen
Complement this tour with a drink package option to enjoy Japanese sake and plum wine with your meal (see Options below)
Experience Details
Join a local host and savor the vibrant flavors of Ueno! Home to Ueno Park, Ameyoko Street, and countless other attractions, this bustling district is also a foodie heaven. In this food tour, let a local guide you through the busy shopping streets to selected restaurants where you can try several Japanese foods.
Experience flow:
- Meet your host at Ueno Station and go over the tour itinerary.
- Your first food stop will be a sushi restaurant in Ueno Station. Here, you'll enjoy three pieces of melt-in-your-mouth sushi (tuna, salmon, and boiled shrimp.) Upgrade the experience with refreshing Japanese sake (available with the purchase of a drink package option below).
- Explore the bustling Ameyoko Street on the way to the second restaurant
- At the second food stop, enjoy five pieces of crispy gyoza. Choose from four tempting options: traditional (pork and cabbage), vegetables, cheddar cheese, or boiled gyoza.
- A short 1-minute walk away, you'll arrive at a lively izakaya where your guide will show you the world of yakitori (grilled chicken skewers.) Here, you'll savor three classic skewers: crispy chicken skin, juicy chicken thigh with green onion, and chicken meatballs. Wash it down with a drink of choice: a cold beer, sake, Japanese whisky, shochu or your favorite soft drink.
- The last food stop will be a ramen restaurant where you can slurp classic chicken-based ramen with handmade noodles.
-Return to the meeting point.
After the tour, you can explore Ueno Park or stroll around the area to soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this bustling district.
Inclusions
An Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Food at four restaurants: three sushi pieces, five gyoza dumplings, three yakitori skewers and a hearty bowl of chicken ramen
Drinks at the third restaurant
Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional purchases or souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages (see Options)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your tour guide outside Ueno’s JR Central Gate. Your guide will be waiting for you near the expansive area map close to the Hard Rock Cafe holding a sign. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
This tour is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians and cannot accommodate dietary restrictions.
The tour includes a stop at one smoking-friendly restaurant. Please note that there might be guests smoking inside the restaurant.
Some restaurants on this tour have stairs. If you have a stroller, you might need to carry it or leave it downstairs.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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Earliest available date: September 16, 2024
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