Location: Ueno, Asakusa
Top Things to do in Ueno, Asakusa
The 10 Best Food & Drink in Ueno, Asakusa, Kanto
Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
Restaurants in Tokyo
1. Washoku Club
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
We will guide five Japanese restaurants in Tokyo. It is a 4 hour town and food tour with a local city guide. You will have a gorgeous time not on other tours. A local English guide will guide you.
2. Chagohan Tokyo
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5.0 based on 92 reviews
Do you want to make SUSHI ? We, CHAGOHAN TOKYO, offers Matcha and green tea classes, and also Japanese cooking classes like Sushi, Sho-ka-do Bento, Okonomiyaki & Yakitori. You can join these classes with us at CHAGOHAN TOKYO in Asakusa. Our chef will tell you some tips and tricks for cooking Japanese meal. Custom classes are available upon request! Come and enjoy making Matcha and cooking Japanese food with us!! Access : 3-minute walk from Tsukuba Express Line Asakusa Station or 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Tawaramachi Station. Credit card is accepted.
Reviewed By S6789MZjulieb
My husband, young adult daughter, her friend and I shared a sushi making class on New Year’s Eve in the Asakusa area of Tokyo. The owners are warm, quick witted and deeply knowledgeable about the history and art of sushi making. We learned by doing, using fresh ingredients of excellent quality, and then enjoyed our handiwork with hot sake. It was a first class, fun experience. The owners earn the rave reviews they get.
3. Wakalture Experience -Japanese Calligraphy and Cooking
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
Wakana teaches you the real Japanese culture such as traditional calligraphy, cooking, Origami, Tsumami-zaiku etc... Wakana is a licensed calligrapher and having over 20 years of experience!! At the calligraphy class, you will write your favorite word with your name in Japanese. Of course, you can take them home as a souvenir:) Udon making class comes with either Calligraphy, Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) making or Origami folding class. You make Udon from scratch! While we let Udon dough sit 1-1.5 hours, you'll experience one more Japanese culture. It's located in my local area close to both Akihabara and Ueno:) More cultural classes are available!! Please check my website for more details or just ask me:)
Reviewed By shawnh92
A fun afternoon for learning Japanese calligraphy that was a highlight of our trip to Tokyo. Gained an appreciation of the discipline and artistry required. Wakana is terrific instructor and patiently corrects mistakes (even if like me you repeat the same ones). We combined with the Udon cooking class which was delicious
4. Asakusa Kitchen
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Japanese cooking lesson for tourists and foreign residents. We teach traditional, easy-to-make, yet delicious Japanese dishes in English!
5. Sakura
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is the class you can enjoy making the Japanese traditional confectionary "Wagashi" and "Matcha" green tea together. You can make 2 pieces of beautiful "Nerikiri" wagashi. After making wagashi, we show you the easy way of making "Matcha"green tea. You'll have a wonderful tea time with your own wagashi and "Matcha" green tea.
6. CookJPN
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Japanese home cooking class for travelers in Asakusa Tokyo Japan.From2,000YEN（2hours）per person. Our aim is to offer overseas visitors the chance to experience the Japanese lifestyle while enjoying preparing and cooking themselves…and eating the results!
Reviewed By Footprints788743 - Seattle, United States
Matsu was a very kind, generous, and warm host and instructor. He taught us several dishes, all of which were simple to make and delicious: oyakodon (chicken egg over rice), miso soup, tamagoyaki (really fun to cook!), and a cucumber shiso pickled salad (my favorite -- super simple and something I'd never had before). After cooking together, we shared the lunch with Matsu and his daughter. I mentioned to Matsu I was in the market to purchase a Japanese handmade chef knife, and he was so kind as to take us to his favorite shops in the nearby Kappabashi cookware district. Thank you Matsu, we really appreciate it and had lots of fun!
7. Beautiful Washoku Cooking
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
We offer Japanese cooking class in a private kitchen in Asakusa in Tokyo, most popular place as tourist spot, with a friendly atmosphere. If you want to know deeply about Japanese cuisine, you should learn ingredients, seasonings and how to cook Japanese dishes! Not only from taste but from the eyes, you can enjoy beautiful dishes, traditional Japanese plates. After cooking lesson, you can enjoy matcha green tea with Japanese sweet. You can choose sake tasting seminar by sake sommelier as an option after cooking lesson, you can enjoy sake deeply. You will visit Kaminarimon and Sensoji when you travel to Tokyo, so why not joining Japanese cooking lesson in the morning and exploration of the area in the afternoon?
8. Cook!Asakusa Kappabashi
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Let’s enjoy real Japan! “COOK! ASAKUSA KAPPABASHI”is the activity that you can enjoy not only eating but also making Japanese food. This activity will suit you who want to understand Japan more and get tired of just sightseeing. Why don’t you cook and eat genuine Japanese cuisine with ease? Enjoy cook with local Mon!!
Reviewed By EloYellow - Paris, France
Yumi took the time to explain clearly all the steps for simple Japanese cooking, and afterwards we ate together what we prepared. Very simple, easy to make back home. The location is very easy to find and also perfect for cookware shopping too!
9. Magical Asakusa Bar Hopping
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Magical Asakusa Bar Hopping Tour is a night drinking tour that helps travelers navigate through Tokyo’s historical night pubs. Tourists can enjoy eating local Japanese food and drinks at vibrant bars and pubs in the famous Asakusa area. You'll get to experience real local food and drinks that you wouldn't find in other areas. Explore the hidden gems in this historical town with us!
10. Kujo Tokyo
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Learn about the food culture and what the people eat at home and then cook together. Most of the products used in our kitchen are representatives of Japan and most are fully organically grown. The kitchen that lets you experience real Japanese gastronomy, Kujo Tokyo will make your journey most fun and unforgettable. We offer cooking and culture classes from Monday to Sunday. Reserve on our site. Apply by email for the class you want to experience. ■Experience class ①Sushi (Nigiri sushi or Kazari-sushi or Oshi-sushi making)②Vegan Ramen & Gyoza making ③Tofu making & Soybeans cuisine ④Dashi making & Using dashi cuisine ⑤Homemade cuisine making by morning fish market ⑥Japanese curry making ⑦Tea ceremony by Samurai style ⑧Calligraphy & Japanese Sweets. ■BAR open at every 6:00pm (everyday) Japanese Sake, Japanese Wine, Japanese cuisine, etc
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