Ueno Food Tour: Sushi, Tempura, Wagyu Beef, & More
Discover Tokyo's Ueno district with this guided food and culture tour! Explore Ameyoko market and feast on Japanese food, all while learning about the history and culture of the area!
Highlights
Witness the busy local markets of Ueno
Learn about the historic streets of Ueno and learn about the local culture
Eat 4 types of delicious Japanese foods at different venues
Eat 3 types of Japanese sweets for dessert
If you book for 2 guests or more, the experience will automatically become private, and will close for booking
10 meals
Experience Details
Experience the captivating contrast of nature's beauty and the lively chaos of Ueno on this guided food tour. Ueno Park, a tranquil oasis, is home to the Ueno Zoo and several galleries and museums. Just a stone's throw away, you'll find Ameya Yokocho, affectionately known as Ameyoko, a bustling marketplace filled with discount shops and market stalls. Join our friendly local guide on this delectable journey through Ueno, where you'll explore the Ameyoko market and its surroundings.
Experience flow:
Meet at Ueno Park
Visit nearby museums
Visit Ameyoko Market
Food/restaurant stops: Sushi, tempura, wagyu beef, takoyaki, and dessert
Your adventure begins at Ueno Park, where you can admire panda statues courtesy of Ueno Zoo and visit nearby prestigious museums. Then, we'll delve into the vibrant local market area of Ameyoko, unveiling hidden gems among the shops and restaurants.
The culinary journey kicks off with sushi at a specialty restaurant. You'll also savor tempura in a delightful tempura donburi, affectionately known as "tendon" – a mouthwatering combination of deep-fried tempura and a delectable donburi rice bowl. The experience continues with the opportunity to grill your own premium Japanese wagyu beef at a barbecue restaurant, elevating your taste buds to new heights.
Indulge in the flavors of takoyaki octopus balls, a popular street food hailing from Osaka, and conclude your culinary journey with a selection of delightful Japanese sweets, including dango, mochi, and velvety matcha ice cream.
Inclusions
A 4-hour food tour of the Ueno area, including the local markets
An English-speaking guide teaching you about Japanese food, culture, and the Ueno area
4 foods at different delicious stops
3 types of delicious Japanese sweets for dessert
One drink included at the wagyu beef restaurant
Exclusions
Any additional food, drink, or souvenir purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
We'll meet inside the JR Ueno Station building (outside the JR Central Gate), in front of the huge area map near Hard Rock Cafe. In case you can't find the meeting spot, you can ask by showing this (JR上野駅 中央改札外のハードロックカフェ入口付近) to the local people.
Remarks
This experience is free for kids! Please write the number of children who will be attending on the checkout page
Please be reminded to wear comfortable shoes because there will be a lot of walking
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Ueno is a popular hub of shopping, nature, and cultural institutions. The massive Ueno Park is home to Ueno Zoo and is surrounded by a number of big-name art galleries and museums as well as the famous Kaneiji Temple. Ueno Park is also one of the busiest spots for hanami picnics during cherry blossom season, with over a thousand cherry blossom trees. Ueno is also home to Ameya Yokocho, an outdoor market street which is a shopping and food paradise with bargain prices.
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