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Small Group Tokyo Secret Food Tour
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From $106.11 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Learn about the food scene and culture in Tokyo from our food enthusiasts who will explain the interesting stories behind local delicacies such as 'yakitori'(skewed chicken) and 'gyoza'(fried dumplings with minced meat and vegetables) or beef croquettes. Discover the traditions and social functions of Japanese food in Ueno, Tokyo. We'll begin with one of the most popular sushi shops to enjoy freshly made sushi and start walking through the bustling local streets near the station. As we leave the busy station area we head toward the downtown district to enjoy some fried or steamed dumplings called Gyoza or flavorful Asian beef croquettes. Then a short hop away a staple of the Japanese street food, the famous Yakitori served with a draft beer or a flavoured Sawa in a busy Tachinomiya (stand up eat & drink restaurant). Time to switch from savoury to sweet with our first choice of Manju or depending upon the season some freshly cut fruit. And a trip to Japan would not be considered fulfilled if one did not enjoy some Matcha ice cream. As with all our tours, there's our delicious Secret Dish in a cosy environment.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Learn about the food scene and culture in Tokyo
- Learn interesting stories behind local delicacies such as 'yakitori' and 'gyoza'
- Discover the traditions and social functions of Japanese food in Ueno, Tokyo
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Tokyo
Food Tasting.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
3 to 3 ½ hours guided food tour with 7 stops and 6 tastings A passionate and experienced local English speaking guide Great insight about local food, history, and culture Experience the history of the city, its food, the culture and leave with a satisfied mind and body
Restrictions
No vegan/gluten-free, No pork can be unrecommended. Wheelchair and strollers not accessible.
Meeting & Pickup
We'll meet inside JR Ueno Station building (outside the JR Central Gate), in front of the huge area map near Hard Rock Cafe, 〒110-0005 Tōkyō-to, Taitō-Ku, Ueno, 7 Chome−1, 7 丁目. Tour Endpoint: We end our tour at the Central Gate of JR Ueno station, the same location we meet to start the tour. However, you can depart at any convenient spot, please advise your guide and you will be pointed in the right direction to explore on your own.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-06-01
5.00 / 5
I thoroughly enjoyed this class. I liked going to the market to pick out the ingredients. The leader gave lots of things I could choose from to make sushi. The cooking studio was bright and set up well. He demonstrated each step and then let me try as well. We made salmon sushi and salmon sushi roll, as well as wagu nigiri. It was very tasty. He even gave me a gift of good quality chopsticks for cooking at the end! He also sent the recipes.
2025-10-16
5.00 / 5
We enjoyed walking with K (kamal?) through the Ueno area. He took extra time while we waited for our tables to talk about the history of the area, and see a bit of the park. The restaurant choices were wonderful.
2024-06-23
5.00 / 5
This food tour was excellent. We tried so many delicious types of food.
2024-04-12
4.00 / 5
I really liked this tour. I wish it was a little longer so we could experience some more food variations. I know there are some constraints with walking and time between places so I took that into account as well. We had a great tour guide and small group was fun as well!
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