Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops

Outty Ranking 75 5.0 · 148 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $18000

Pick your date

Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.

September 2026

SMTWTFS

Loading live availability

Who is going?

Adults

Age 13 and over

2

Children

Age 12 and under

0

Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.

From, per person$18000
View availability on Viator

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.

Instant mobile ticketSpots available today

Outty Ranking

75/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 148 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops worth booking?

Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops is a 3-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $18000 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 5/5 rating across 148 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
75 / 100
Rating
5/5 (148)
Duration
3 hours
From
$18000 per person

Join Tokyo's only Ramen Tasting Tour (with mini bowls, each 1/4 the size of full bowls)! You'll taste 6 wildly different types of delicious ramen at 3 award-winning ramen shops. You'll even get to choose the 6 ramen fr

What you get

  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Food tasting

About this experience

Join Tokyo's only Ramen Tasting Tour (with mini bowls, each 1/4 the size of full bowls)! You'll taste 6 wildly different types of delicious ramen at 3 award-winning ramen shops. You'll even get to choose the 6 ramen from 11-12 types, via fun, customizable menus. Each ramen boasts unique flavors - whether a light, salt-based chicken ramen or a creamy pork bone ramen. Furthermore, you'll learn all about ramen during the 3 hours - its history and future, how it's prepared, and how to eat it like a true local. * The tour starts in Shibuya *OR* Shinjuku *OR* Ueno and ends in Ebisu, Akasaka-Mitsuke, or Ueno. * Please double check your booked route: each meeting point is different (SHIBUYA, SHINJUKU, UENO) * All ramen broths contain chicken, pork, and fish. For vegans or vegetarians, please book our Vegan / Vegetarian Ramen Tasting Tour. * The tour involves a good amount of walking (approximately 3 kilometers, or 1.86 miles) and isn't recommended for people with a low level of fitness.

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Food tasting

Not included

  • Transportation to/from attractions

What you'll see and do

  1. Shibuya Crossing

    Shibuya "Scramble Crossing" is the world's busiest!

    2 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Tokyo

Please meet our guide in front of the supermarket "Akafudado" - it is located right outside of Nezu Station, Exit 1. Your guide will be waiting with a "Tokyo Ramen Tours" sign.

Meeting point

Tokyo

Please meet our guide in front of the 7-Eleven on Yasukuni Avenue - it is located right by the entrance to the Kabukicho district. Your guide will be waiting with a "Tokyo Ramen Tours" sign.

Meeting point

Tokyo

We'll be meeting in front of Shibu Hachi Box, located in Hachiko Square outside of Shibuya station (Hachiko Exit). Shibu Hachi Box is an information kiosk facing Hachiko Square. Your guide will be on the left side of Shibu Hachi Box (closer to the word "Shibu") with a "Tokyo Ramen Tours" sign.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

We will end at a ramen shop in Asakusa - sometimes Ueno depending on the day.

Ends at

We will end the tour near Akasaka Station.

Ends at

We will end the tour at Ebisu station.

Options you can book

  • Shinjuku Route (Evening)

    Shinjuku - Akasaka Ramen may change on the day! Starting point: 7-Eleven Shinjuku Yasukuni Ave., Japan, 160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 1-chōme−17−2 小松ビル 1F

  • Shinjuku Route (Afternoon)

    Shinjuku - Akasaka Ramen may change on the day: Chicken ramen is only available in the evening Starting point: 7-Eleven Shinjuku Yasukuni Ave., Japan, 160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukichō, 1-chōme−17−2 小松ビル 1F

  • Ueno Route (Afternoon)

    Nezu/Ueno/Asakusa Starting point: Akafudado Nezuten, Japan, 113-0031 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Nezu, 2-chōme−12−6 3階

  • Ueno Route (Evening)

    Nezu/Ueno/Asakusa Starting point: Akafudado Nezuten, Japan, 113-0031 Tokyo, Bunkyo City, Nezu, 2-chōme−12−6 3階

  • Shibuya Route (Afternoon)

    Shibuya - Ebisu Starting point: SHIBU HACHI BOX, 2-chōme-1-1 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan

  • Shibuya Route (Evening)

    Shibuya - Ebisu Starting point: SHIBU HACHI BOX, 2-chōme-1-1 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 10 travelers per booking
Operated by
Tokyo Ramen Tours

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants can join for free but will share food with other group members. If you’d like them to have their own portions, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange it for an additional cost.

Photos

Shoyu and Shio RamenTokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops in Tokyo, photo 3Modern Mini Bowls of RamenEating in UenoDelicate Chicken RamenFusion Tonkotsu (Pork) Ramen

What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 148 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

6 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Knowledge and storytelling

4 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Food and drink

3 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Traveler reviews

148 verified traveler reviews for Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

5 star
144
4 star
3
3 star
1
2 star
0
1 star
0
Sort
Ali_D · August 2026

We learned and tasted...

We learned and tasted vastly different kinds of ramen…so much more than we get in NYC. Sam, our tour guide, is a ramen savant and taught us so much.

via Viator

Alexander_M · August 2026

The ramen was VERY tasty...

The ramen was VERY tasty and I would definently go on this tour again, or a tour by the same company again if I went to another city. If I go back to Japan, I will most probably do something with them again.

via Viator

Frances_M · August 2026

Tasty Tour!

We are a family of 5, with teenaged children, and had a fantastic tour with Olivier. It was super hot in Japan when we did the tour but it did not affect our ramen eating abilities at all. Olivier was very knowledgeable, not only about ramen, but about Japan as well. The chosen spots were curated and you are tasting the best of the best. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour.

via Viator

Heather_S · July 2026

Fantastic Food Tour

We had a wonderful food tour with Makayla. She did a wonderful job of explaining the history of not just Ramen but food in Tokyo in a way we weren’t even aware we were learning. Hee conversational and friendly approach to being a food tour guide makes her exceptional in a world filled with many, many food tour options.

via Viator

jlatels · June 2026

best ramen tour!

We did a ramen tour with Annie and it was a highlight of our trip. She explained things clearly, was friendly, answered all of our questions, handled everything including skipping the line! We had a great time.

via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Duration
3 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$18000 to $20500
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
52
Verdict
Strongly Recommended

Why this scores 75

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)99
Review evidence (18% weight)71
Booking momentum (14% weight)66
Value for money (12% weight)0
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)69
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.

How much does Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops cost?

+

Prices start at $18000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops take?

+

Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.

Is Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops worth it?

+

It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 148 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops?

+

Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops suitable for kids and families?

+

Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops?

+

Around 52 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

+

Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops start and how do I get there?

+

The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Tokyo?

+

Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

+

Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Tokyo?

+

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

+

Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

Ready to lock in your spot?

Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Tokyo Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls at 3 Ramen Shops.

Pick your date

From

$18000

Pick your date