Eat and Drink Like a Local-Hidden Taverns & Ramen in Ueno, Tokyo

About this experience

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.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   We will meet up in Tokyo, capital of Japan, explaining about history in Tokyo.

2. Stop 2

   I will talk about Ueno park about what's going on during introduction.

3. Stop 3

   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. Stop 4

   Duration: 30 min

   Serving 4 dishes at the first spot of the restaurant, explaining about Japanese dishes.

5. Stop 5

   We are going though Ameya Yokocho when we move to the next to Japanese style restaurants on the tour.

6. Stop 6

   Duration: 30 min

   I will expalin about dishes here also drinking culture in the Izkaya, Okachimachi area

7. Stop 7

   I will explain about train system in Tokyo

8. Stop 8

   Duration: 30 min

   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 places we visit! Afrer we have fun in a couple or three of my favourite and the most outstanding taverns, we will head to a ramen shop.

9. Stop 9

   Duration: 30 min

   I will take you to a ramen store near Okachimachi panda park at the last stop, expalining how to order and eat ramen.

What's included

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• 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.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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