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TOKYO
Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Uncover the world of sumo less than 30 minutes from central Tokyo! At Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, you can feast on Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu alongside a sumo match. After your meal, it’s your turn to square off with a former sumo wrestler.
from¥13,500
Rain or shine
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KYOTO
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
Join Hiroshi–your spirited guide–for an izakaya, street food, & nightlife adventure in Kyoto! Explore key areas like the downtown district & Gion, visit local izakayas & drinking dens, & make lifelong memories along the way. Flexible itinerary!
from¥10,000
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TOKYO
Spend an Afternoon with Geisha in Tokyo (w/ Tea & Wagashi)
This tea experience is one like no other: an afternoon with geisha in Tokyo! Watch the talented entertainers perform, play games, chat, and enjoy some Japanese tea served with wagashi (Japanese sweets).
from¥14,000
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TOKYO
Asakusa Sumo Wrestler Show & Lunch Experience (Tokyo)
Would you make a good sumo wrestler? Find out in this unique restaurant in Asakusa. Watch a Japanese dance performance and a sumo bout, eat a chanko nabe wrestler meal, and, if you’re brave, suit up and challenge a real sumo wrestler in the dohyo!
from¥16,000
Has a gift
Dining Experiences
NARA
Nara Historical Hiking Tour & Breakfast Picnic in Asuka
Discover Japan’s ancient capital of Asuka in central Nara, where you’ll explore the village’s ancient treasures and hike a historical park, where you’ll have breakfast atop a breathtaking viewpoint. Vegetarian and vegan friendly!
from¥16,000
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TOKYO
Tokyo Ninja Food Experience
A fun time for the whole family, you’ll dress, train, and eat like a ninja during this immersive experience in Asakusa! Test out your shuriken, blowgun, and sword skills, then refuel with a ninja-themed menu followed by a casual tea ceremony.
from¥6,200
With 1 drink
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TOKYO
Asakusa Live Music Performance with Dinner
Experience Asakusa from an observation deck, and take to the streets for a more intimate look at must-see spots like Sensoji. Finish the experience with a dinner accompanied by lovely live performances with traditional Japanese instruments!
from¥16,000
Rain or shine
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TOKYO
The Tastes of Tradition: Asakusa History Tour and Lunch
Experience Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional hub, to the fullest with an exquisite lunch after a history tour of the district! Located in the heart of the district, enjoy Japanese cuisine at a restaurant immersed in tradition.
from¥1,000
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KAGOSHIMA
A Thrilling Meal! Vegan Lunch Cruise Near Active Volcano
Experience mother nature’s beauty and power with a cruise tour around Kagoshima’s iconic active volcano, Sakurajima! While on the 3-hour tour, enjoy the tastes of Kagoshima through a delicious, plant-based meal and tea.
from¥21,333
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YAMAGATA
Shonai Cultural Activities & Lunch at a Farmer’s Restaurant
Experience the cultural activities and cuisine of beautiful Shonai! During this tour, you’ll visit Kamo Aquarium, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant, and learn how to make e-rosoku candles, a traditional handicraft of the area.
from¥21,700
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TOKYO
Takoyaki Dinner Party w/ Unlimited Drinks in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Have an all-you-can-drink takoyaki party with local Japanese people! Learn about Japanese culture while grilling up the classic party food, takoyaki. The perfect opportunity to experience a Japanese nomikai party!
from¥7,999
With appetizer
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FUKUOKA
Historic Samurai House Tour in Fukuoka with Tea and Lunch
Take a morning stroll around Yusentei Park, the historic home of a samurai. Explore the park’s gardens and waterfalls, feed the lake’s koi fish, and relax with a cup of tea. End the tour with Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki or delicious sushi.
from¥20,000
Regional food
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TOKYO
Nakano Private Food Tour: Tempura, Japanese BBQ & More
Feast on tempura, wagyu beef, and other izakaya dishes and wash it down with refreshing sake as you explore the hidden eateries led by a local guide in this food tour exploring Nakano, an entertainment hub west of Shinjuku in central Tokyo.
from¥17,000
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
GIFU
Tea Tasting & Etiquette in a Historic Townhouse (Gifu)
Join Kyoko, a certified teacher from the Japan Service Manners Association, for a unique tea-tasting & table manner experience in Gifu! You’ll learn about tea culture, etiquette, & taste Marika (Jasmine) tea in a historic Meiji-era townhouse.
from¥6,500
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
GIFU
Temple Cuisine, Table Manners, & Tea in a 120 y/o Townhouse
Discover Japanese cuisine, tea, table manners & more in this unforgettable experience in Gifu! You’ll try Otoki Ryori (temple cuisine) & learn about Japanese culinary traditions in a 120 year-old Meiji-era townhouse, from a certified lecturer.
from¥11,000
Dining Experiences
SAGA
Abalone and Sea Urchin Donburi at Specialty Restaurant
In Karatsu City, taste incredibly fresh, hand-harvested abalone and raw uni (sea urchin), sourced from the nearby Genkai Sea that borders Saga Prefecture. Revered as delicacies, appreciate the subtle taste of this premium seafood.
from¥3,795
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TOKYO
Standard Sushi Omakase with Professional Interpreter
Sitting at the counter seat in front of a sushi chef, discover the meaning of “omotenashi,” Japanese hospitality, during this Standard Sushi Omakase Dining Experience.
from¥21,000
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Recent Reviews from Guests1 / 3
Amazing experience. Loved the food, the tinkatsu was so crunchy and flaky, the Mc was very knowledgeable and gave great and funny incite to sumo wrestling. The sumotōri were great as well, they were interactive and funny. We lived the demonstration and all the antics. Would highly recommend to families. Our teen kids loved it!
Mayra L Chavez
July 20, 2024
Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Dining Experiences
Had a great night out ! Certainly one of the highlights of out Kyoto trip. Such fun :) explained a lot of things about the city we did not know yet and the selected restaurants where top and authentic.
frederik maertens
July 07, 2024
Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
Dining Experiences
This was a unique experience. We had the opportunity to learn about geisha culture and ask any and all questions! The tea and washi were premade (still good), so that didn't really end up being the focus. Instead, we learned to dance, played games, dressed up in traditional garb, and enjoyed chatting with our hosts. It was a fun afternoon, and definitely something that we wouldn't have experienced elsewhere!
Diane Salisbury
June 24, 2024
Spend an Afternoon with Geisha in Tokyo (w/ Tea & Wagashi)
Dining Experiences
We greatly enjoyed the sumo experience lunch. The sumo wrestlers were very friendly and very entertaining. The host was also entertaining and easy to understand, we are Australians.
Highly recommend, anyone can join in and wrestle the Sumos as well, our kids loved it.
Megan Colless
June 23, 2024
Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Dining Experiences
This has been an amazing experience, strongly recommend. The sumo wrestlers were supper funny and approachable.
Pedro Costa
June 15, 2024
Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Dining Experiences
To an outsider, the dining culture of Japan might seem overly austere, but that’s far from the case. Really, the restaurateurs of Japan are some of the most friendly and welcoming on earth, and there are plenty of places to enjoy a relaxing traditional Japanese meal without getting dressed up to the nines.
Leisurely meals in laidback izakaya gastropubs; seafood rice bowls at local-favorite eateries; outdoor dinners on warm terraces in summer. With byFood’s range of casual dining experiences in Japan, you can enjoy some great Japanese food and drinks in a social atmosphere that’ll leave you feeling like just another local.
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the idea of stepping into a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant where not a single person speaks your language, then these fun and accessible casual dining experiences are the ones for you. They’ll allow you to cut out the stress and focus on making some fantastic memories instead.