Welcome to Ikebukuro! This district is famous for its highly competitive ramen restaurants. Your guide will teach you the local history and the types of different ramen. Your first stop will be where the original Tsukemen was invented.
You'll experience a local authentic Japanese restaurant, with a wooden, vintage interior; this ramen restaurant a must-visit for all ramen lovers. Taste a local classic warm dish! You'll understand why ramen is so rooted in Japanese culture.
After a break, your final stop will be a local favorite: Tonkotsu ramen! Made by boiling pork bones, this savory bowl has become the "4th" most consumed ramen after Shoyu, Shio and Miso.
Excursions & day trips
Tokyo ramen hopping tour
Free cancellation
Language: English, Japanese
Availability:
Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
up to 2 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
- Taste some authentic traditional ramen bowls
- Experience a traditional cultural icon!
- Discover the history of ramen
What to expect
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What's included
Food and drinks
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Local guide
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Souvenir photos
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3 bowls of Ramen
Food and drinks
What's not included
Additional purchases of food and drinks (including toppings or larger portions)
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Tips (optional)
Additional purchases of food and drinks (including toppings or larger portions)
Where
Tokyo, Shinjuku District, Japan
Meeting point:
Please meet at the Ikebukuro Station East Police Box.
What to remember
- Infants must sit on your lap
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- This experience has a maximum of 6 participants
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems and heart problems
- Not recommended for pregnant women
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Provider
MagicalTrip Inc.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
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