Discover Tokyo’s ramen scene as you devour Japan’s favourite comfort food with passionate ramen-loving locals. Start practising your slurping and prepare for ramen heaven as you enjoy the capital’s finest bowls of the good stuff.
I’ve hand-picked the highest-rated and unique Tokyo ramen experience to save you time.
Here are Tokyo’s eight best ramen tours!
Tokyo Ramen Tours: Quick Links
- Tokyo Ramen Tours – from tasting sessions to eating like a local to the latest weird and wacky trends, you’re going to love these tours
- Tokyo Vegan Ramen Tours – take your pick from vegan and vegetarian ramen tours or combined with organic vegetable dishes
- Become a Tokyo Ramen Master – go beyond a cooking class and become an absolute master of this ramen kitchen experience
- Tokyo’s Most Extravagant (and Expensive!) Ramen – highest-grade Wagyu beef and gold flakes make up Tokyo’s most luxurious ramen
Not sure which tour to take? Compare features and prices with my at a glance comparison guide.
If you’d like to enhance your ramen knowledge further, there are many ways to learn how to make the perfect bowl. Check out my top ramen cooking classes in Tokyo to create light or thick soups from ramen chefs and home-style cooks.
Price per person based on two people attending a tour: $ = up to $90; $$ = between $91 & $119; $$$ = $120+. Some tours offer discounted rates for groups of more people.
Toko Ramen Tours
‘ Join a Tokyo ramen celebrity on tour 1 as he takes you on a delightful journey with six mini-bowls of ramen.
Or get the perfect introduction to Tokyo’s ramen scene and a bowl of the good stuff on tour 2.
Try customised tour 3, a unique opportunity to sample the best noodles with a local expert whose family has been in the ramen business for generations.
Get your Instagram ready for tour 4 for a personalised experience where you can explore the latest whacky ramen trends in Tokyo. ‘
1. Ramen Tasting Tour in Tokyo with a Local Ramen Guru
Ramen lovers are in for a treat as you’ll tuck into six different mini bowls of delicious ramen. Discover Tokyo’s best ramen with a local celebrity guide.
Arrive with an empty stomach before you feast on top-quality ramen!
Book early to avoid disappointment; this tour sells out way in advance!
- Choose 6 tasty mini bowls from 12 choices of different ramen
- Savour distinct ramen flavours, like smoky Hokkaido-style, fusion tonkotsu (pork bone) and curry
- Learn about the origins and types of ramen, how its prepared and the latest trends
- Visit three award-winning shops in unique Tokyo neighbourhoods
- Includes six mini bowls of ramen, one drink and commentary with visuals from a local guru
- Location: Shibuya (start), Nakameguro and Ebisu
- Price: $$$
- Duration and start time: 3 hours at 2 pm and 6.30pm
2. Tokyo Local Ramen Tour
Experience ramen like a local with a friendly and highly-regarded Tokyo guru. Take your pick of where to devour this wonderful dish and get recommendations for more places to eat.
Enjoy a tasty bowl of the good stuff with a Tokyo ramen insider.
Book early to avoid disappointment; this tour sells out way in advance!
- Eat like a local and choose which ramen you want to eat
- Discover different ramen broths, noodles, sauces and toppings
- Learn about ramen etiquette, what and how to order and more
- Includes one bowl of ramen, tea or coffee and a guided tour
- Location: Asakusa, Nakameguro or Shinjuku
- Price: $$$
- Duration and start time: 2 hours on Monday at 10 am or 10.30 am and Friday at 6.30 pm
3. Ramen Tour in Tokyo with a Local Ramen Expert
Uncover Tokyo’s ramen scene with a local expert whose family has been in the ramen-making business for generations. Choose what to eat and where or go with your guide’s recommendations.
Have fun with a friendly local on this exciting ramen tour in Tokyo.
- Savour two different bowls of tasty ramen – rich and thick, and a lighter style
- Enjoy a unique experience with a seasoned ramen expert
- Personalised to your taste and choice of location
- Learn about the history of ramen, different styles and local ingredients
- Includes two bowls of ramen and a personalised experience
- Location: Flexible (meet at your hotel, a recommended district or an area of your choice)
- Price: $$
- Duration and start time: 2 hours, 1 pm and 7pm
4. Only in Tokyo: The Unusual Ramen Experience
Taste ramen like you’ll never get at home on this unique experience. Sample at least three different types and wow your friends back home on this ramen walking tour in Tokyo.
From standard to strange types of ramen, you’ll get to decide on this personalised tour.
- Discover ramen that you’ll never find outside of Japan
- Choose from wacky ramen flavours, like coffee, tequila, pie-topped and blue
- Learn about ramen and the latest weird and wonderful trends in Tokyo
- Visit Shibuya, which is known for hundreds of ramen shops or get off the beaten path
- Includes a private and personalised experience, three different ramen tastings and three drinks, a walking tour and a hotel meet-up (on request)
- Location: Flexible
- Price: $$
- Duration and start time: 3 hours, flexible start time
Unusual Tokyo Ramen Experience >>
Compare Tokyo Ramen Experiences: At a Glance Guide
Not sure which Tokyo ramen tour is suitable for you? I’ve created a comparison table which shows how many bowls of ramen you get (and more food and drink extras), prices and locations in Tokyo.
This table is best viewed in landscape mode on a mobile phone.
Click into a tour for more information or jump straight ahead and book!
| Ramen & Extras |
Location | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour 1 | 6 mini-bowls 1 drink |
Nakameguro Ebisu Shibuya |
$$$ | Book >> |
| Tour 2 | 1 bowl 1 drink |
Asakusa or Nakameguro or Shibuya |
$$$ | Book >> |
| Tour 3 | 2 bowls | Flexible | $$ | Book >> |
| Tour 4 | 3 bowls 3 drinks |
Flexible | $$ | Book >> |
| Tour 5 | 4 mini-bowls (vegan) 1 drink |
Shibuya | $$ | Book >> |
| Tour 6 | 1 bowl (vegan) Organic veg plate Dessert |
Shimo-Kitazawa | $ | Book >> |
| Tour 7 | 1 bowl Kitchen experience |
Nakameguro | $$ | Book >> |
| Tour 8 | 1 luxury bowl 1 drink |
Harajuku | $ | Book >> |
Price per person based on two people attending a tour: $ = up to $90; $$ = between $91 & $119; $$$ = $120+. Some tours offer discounted rates for groups of more people.
Tokyo Vegan Ramen Tours
‘ Vegans and vegetarians can take advantage of Tokyo’s increasingly expansive ramen scene. Innovative ramen masters are now catering for plant-friendly diets, which is great news for visitors to Japan.
Sample three mini-bowls on vegan tour 5 with a Hokkaido-style twist. Tour 6 combines vegan-friendly ramen, organic vegetables and dessert in a hip Tokyo district. ‘
Price per person based on two people attending a tour: $ = up to $90; $$ = between $91 & $119; $$$ = $120+. Some tours offer discounted rates for groups of more people.
5. Tokyo Vegan & Vegetarian Ramen Tour
Enjoy three experiences for the price of one on this vegan, gluten-free and Hokkaido-style ramen tour in Tokyo. This a unique and rare opportunity to discover delicious vegan ramen.
Discover the best plant-friendly noodle dishes on this Tokyo vegan ramen tour.
- Taste Hokkaido’s three distinct ramen soup styles: Miso, Shoyu (soy sauce) and Shio (salt)
- Choose from any combination of vegan or non-vegan broth
- Learn about Hokkaido’s ramen and why it’s a favourite for many Japanese
- Conveniently located in central Shibuya, a famous Tokyo district for ramen
- Includes four mini bowls of ramen (with vegan and non-vegan options), one drink and commentary from a local ramen guide
- Location: Shibuya
- Price: $$
- Duration and start time: 2 hours, 11am (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)
Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Ramen Tour >>
6. Vegan and Organic Food Tour in Tokyo
Enjoy vegan ramen and a lot more on this highly-rated vegan and organic food tour in Tokyo. You’ll love the restaurants and shops of this authentic vegetarian and vegan-friendly part of the city.
Discover Tokyo’s best vegan and organic food eateries with a local!
- Tuck into a soothing and delicious bowl of vegan ramen
- Taste fresh and seasonal organic vegetables at an old Japanese house
- Stroll around a hip Tokyo district renowned for vegan and vegetarian food
- Eat classic vegan Japanese desserts
- Includes vegan ramen, an organic farm food plate, traditional Japanese sweets, tour photos and a food walking tour
- Location: Shimo-Kitazawa
- Price: $
- Duration and start time: 3 hours, 5pm
Tokyo Vegan Ramen & Organic Food Tour >>
Become a Tokyo Ramen Master
‘ I know you love ramen (or otherwise you wouldn’t be here), so how about being a real ramen chef in this authentic kitchen experience?
Completely different from a standard ramen cooking class, you’ll get a unique view of life on the other side of the counter. ‘
7. Tokyo Ramen Kitchen Experience
Discover first-hand how to make ramen and the workings of an authentic restaurant. Try your hand at putting together a perfect bowl in this fun and hands-on experience.
Enjoy this one-of-a-kind adventure as a ramen chef and get to eat your creation!
- Make your own ramen, from broth to sauce to noodles and toppings
- Learn how to be a ramen chef, including cooking techniques and how to prepare a bowl
- Eat the delicious ramen you’ve put together
- Includes cooking ramen in a real restaurant kitchen and one bowl of ramen.
- Location: Nakameguro
- Price: $$
- Duration and start time: 1 hour, 2.30pm or 4.00pm Friday & Saturday
Tokyo’s Most Extravagant (and Expensive!) Ramen
‘ It’s safe to say this is the world’s most extravagant ramen and one of the tastiest. No expense has been spared to bring you this luxurious bowl of beef ramen.
Only in Tokyo can you savour a sumptuous dish topped off with gold left! ‘
8. Wagyu Beef Ramen: Tokyo’s Most Luxurious Ramen
Combine two of Japan’s most famous food for a luxurious bowl of Wagyu beef ramen. Get ready for ramen heaven with the highest-grade Wagyu beef and the finest ingredients throughout.
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime luxury ramen experience you’ll never forget.
- Feast on melt-in-your-mouth A5 Wagyu beef steak (200g) and marbled Wagyu beef (100g) ramen
- Slurp on custom-made noodles in a rich Wagyu beef bone broth
- Savour foie gras, truffle oil and high-quality ingredients from around Japan
- Discover the world’s most decadent bowl of ramen
- Includes A5 top-quality Wagyu beef ramen, a side dish of foie gras and one drink
- Location: Harajuku
- Price: $
- Duration and start time: 1 hour; 6pm, 7pm or 8pm
Wagyu Beef Ramen Experience >>
Whether you want to sample mini-bowls, indulge in luxury, go vegan or try your hand at cooking, you’ll have a local guide you through every step. Please choose your favourite from my selection of the best ramen tours in Tokyo.
Have you ever tried making ramen at home? Or are you looking to develop your ramen-making skills further? Check out my top recommendations for the best ramen cookbooks.
More Tokyo Food and Drink Experiences
Are you looking for more food tours in the world’s number-one culinary destination? How about a food tour in Tokyo where you choose the type of cuisine and place you want to go?
And no trip to Japan is complete without sampling the tasty and diverse range of seafood. There’s no better place in Tokyo than Tsukiji Market. Or, visit the world’s biggest seafood market and tuna auction at Toyosu Market.
Tokyo has some excellent sake tasting and brewery tours if you’re fond of a tipple and want to learn more about Japan’s most famous drink.
Or, if you fancy combining food with Tokyo’s legendary cabaret shows, I recommend the Sailor Moon Restaurant and Robot Restaurant.
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