While most visitors flock to Shibuya and Shinjuku for evening meals, this tour explores a different part of town. The Ueno and Okachimachi neighbourhoods have a down-to-earth vibe thanks to their long history as vibrant city centres before Tokyo became a modern metropolis. With a private food guide to introduce the best dishes on this side of the city, enjoy a classic bite of old Tokyo.
Programme Details
Meet the guide at 18:30 and head out into the night for stops at three restaurants that all include food and drinks.
Begin with some background on the area from the guide. The nearby districts grew around important rail lines, and an incredibly diverse landscape of shops, restaurants, markets, and temples is still intact with an older atmosphere.
Move on to the first restaurant, a working-class tachinomi (standing tapas bar) that serves small dishes to locals hungry for a bite (and a drink) after work. Savour kushikatsu, skewers of fried meat, vegetables, shrimp, and other ingredients, as well as plates of sweetly pickled onions or simmered bamboo shoots. The convivial atmosphere is just as delicious as the food here!
Next, stop at a kappo restaurant (high-end izakaya gastropub), where a rotating menu of dishes are prepared based on market-fresh ingredients. This can include deliciously fresh sashimi, slow-cooked meat, crispy tempura, and other delightful bites.
Last up is a historic restaurant from the 1850s. The food here is highly seasonal, with options like nabe hotpot, seared bonito fish, fresh vegetables, and melt-in-your-mouth yellowtail. The menu is packed with gilled, baked, and fried dishes, so everyone is sure to find some new favourites here.
All restaurants include options for both alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks.
After three delicious stops, part ways with the guide and continue exploring the city’s nightlife independently. (D)
Note: This tour follows a curated itinerary of predetermined restaurants; however, venues and menu items are subject to change due to closures, seasonal availability, dietary accommodations, or other unforeseen circumstances. The guide will strive to ensure the total number of dining venues remains consistent.
Notes:
- There may be other participants in the shared tour (maximum of 6 pax per group).
- Participants must be at least 13 years of age.
- The food and locations outlined in the tour text may be changed due to seasonal menus, restaurant closures, and general availability.
- Restaurant selection may vary based on availability, but the number of venues will remain the same.
- In Japan, it is still allowed to smoke in some small restaurants and bars and many traditional izakayas do not have properly separated non-smoking rooms.
- Please inform your Travel Consultant of any special dietary requirements you may have at the time of booking the tour. Many traditional izakaya do not cater for food allergies or special dietary requirements but the menu can be adapted if we have the information ahead of time.
- In the case of a serious or severe allergy, participants may not be able to take this tour. For moderate or mild allergies, the restaurants will be informed in advance but there could still be a potential risk of cross contamination.
- The tour may be cancelled in case of extreme weather.
- Please contact your Travel Consultant for availability. Please note that all of the services and tours have yet to be booked and that they are proposed for your reference only. We will start making reservations after we receive your confirmation.
- Please inform your Travel Consultant of any physical conditions that you may have. We strongly recommend the purchase of a travel insurance that also covers emergency medical evacuation.
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