Ueno Ameyoko! “The First 60 Minutes in Tokyo” to Master Local Rules
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¥2,500–8,000 ≈US$16–51per person, by party size
What you’ll do
- Ask us anything
- Snack street auction
- Under-track izakaya
- Shrine etiquette
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Your 60 minutes
- 00–05 min Meeting & introduction
- 05–25 min Ameyoko & red lantern alley scouting
- 25–50 min Ueno Park & shrine etiquette
- 50–60 min Wrap-up
Ueno Ameyoko: Your First 60 Minutes · about 60 min
Your 60 minutes, unrolled
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Ueno Ameyoko: Your First 60 Minutes · 60 min
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Side quest 01
Ask us anything
Bring your questions. We turn Tokyo’s unwritten rules into easy tips.
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Side quest 02
The snack auction
Hand ¥1,000 to an Ameyoko auctioneer and win a mountain of snacks.
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Side quest 03
Red lantern alleys
Scout the red-lantern bars under the tracks and learn how locals order.
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Side quest 04
Silence in the forest
Finish in the quiet of Ueno Park with a proper shrine prayer.
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Please note Your guide does not wear a Ninja costume on this tour.
Where do we meet?
JR Ueno Station, Ueno no Mori Sakura Terrace (1F, in front of Tully’s Coffee). From the JR Ueno Station Shinobazu Exit: turn right, walk under the elevated tracks and cross the pedestrian bridge. From the Keisei Ueno Station Main Exit: turn left and you are there.
Open in Google MapsWhen does it start?
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (every 30 minutes). The tour takes about 60 minutes.
How much does it cost?
1 adult: ¥8,000 per adult · 2 adults: ¥4,000 per adult · 3 adults: ¥2,800 per adult · 4+ adults: ¥2,500 per adult. Kids 12 and under join free with an adult, as many as you bring.
How do I book?
Tap “Check availability”, then pick a date and time and complete your booking online. A confirmation email follows. Reserve by 12:00 PM the day before.
How does the snack auction work?
Vendors pile up snacks and call out a price; raise your hand and pay 1,000 JPY in cash to take the pile home. It is optional and not included in the tour.
Are food and drinks included?
Food and drinks are not included. This is an orientation walk, so you’ll know where to eat afterwards.
Can I bring my kids?
Families can join with peace of mind (children must be accompanied by a guardian). We use flat, stroller-friendly routes and avoid overly crowded spots.
What if it rains?
The tour runs rain or shine, using the covered areas under the tracks. If we cancel for stormy weather, you get a full refund.
Is there anything to know about late start times?
The last start time is 5:00 PM. Depending on your start time, the shrine’s closing hours (5:30 PM in summer, 4:30 PM in winter) or shop hours may mean you only see Toshogu from outside or cannot join the street auction.
Other guests, kids, language and more: general FAQ.
