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Dining Experiences

Experiences

(ONLINE) Mindful Eating: Zen Experience to Enrich Your Life

Appreciate the present moment, experiencing food on a deeper level during a mindful eating session. Introducing a practice of Japanese Zen Buddhism that can enrich your everyday life, this online experience will bring you peaceful and joyful energy.

from ¥1,330

Private Experience

Dining Experiences

MIE

Farm-to-Table Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki at a Farmer’s Inn

Spend the night at a farmer’s inn, harvest veggies, collect spring water, and make a luxurious sukiyaki hot pot with Matsusaka wagyu. This rare beef is native to Mie, and only 2500 Matsusaka cattle are available each year, making it highly coveted.

from ¥15,400

Dining Experiences

GIFU

Gifu Eco Tour: Nagara River Fishing & Ayu Cuisine

Float down the Nagara River, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and learn about local fishing methods. Back on land, experience a dynamic Italian multi-course meal that features the local ayu sweetfish, which can only inhabit the clearest waters.

from ¥31,000

With dinner

Dining Experiences

TOKYO

Sake Pairing and Omakase Sushi in Tokyo with Personal Chef

A private dining experience in the heart of Tokyo, enjoy an omakase course with Chef Imai featuring 15 pieces of sushi and a sake pairing. Seasonal appetizers, soup, and dessert are also included in this intimate sushi counter experience.

from ¥30,000

With dessert

Dining Experiences

HYOGO

Luxurious Kobe Beef Teppanyaki Course Meal in Kobe

Seated at the counter, watch as 3 different cuts of the most luxurious Kobe beef is masterfully prepared by the chefs. This teppanyaki restaurant in Kobe sources their beef, the best meat that money can buy, from the award-winning Nakanishi Ranch.

from ¥25,000

With dinner

Dining Experiences

TOKYO

Tokyo Omakase Sushi Experience with Personal Chef

The spirit of “omotenashi” (hospitality) is alive at this upscale sushi restaurant in Tokyo. During this private omakase meal, you’ll leave all the menu decisions up to the chef, for an unforgettably luxurious sushi dining experience.

from ¥25,000

Personal chef

Dining Experiences

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 ¥8,000

Tea experience

Dining Experiences

TOKYO

Katsura Teppanyaki Seasonal Course Dinner near Tokyo Tower

Enjoy a live fine dining experience in the luxurious Tokyo Prince Hotel teppanyaki grill. Wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients are prepared by Japanese chefs. Beautiful scenic views of the Tokyo Tower skyline and bar drinks.

from ¥25,645

Dining Experiences

TOKYO

High-End Omakase Tempura Course Meal at Tempura Ono

Expert tempura Japanese course menu by a world-class chef. A fine dining experience with a traditional fried tempura menu. Personalized luxurious omakase dinner. Famous VIP and overseas guests recommended organic washoku dining.

from ¥22,000

Dining Experiences

TOKYO

All-You-Can-Drink Evening Dinner Cruise in Tokyo

Cruise around Tokyo enjoying the view as you feast on delicious Japanese foods and unlimited drinks during this evening dining experience on a boat.

from ¥13,000

Nomihoudai

Dining Experiences

KYOTO

Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night

In the geisha district of Kyoto, join a local guide as you stroll the cobbled streets and take in the atmosphere and local history. After learning about Kyoto’s culture and the role of geisha, sit down to an elegant, multi-course kaiseki dinner.

from ¥25,000

With dessert

Dining Experiences

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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Find The Unique Dining Experiences in Japan

The Japanese cuisine is immensely diverse, encompassing a huge range of cuisines based on the region, occasion, and season. There’s kaiseki ryori or kaiseki cuisine, the traditional Japanese multi-course meal; and shojin ryori, the humble Buddhist vegetarian fare. Dining experiences in Japan also vary by region, with each prefecture being home to its own specialty dishes and ingredients. In rural Japan, you may find fresh local produce prepared simply, while you may also find a variety of themed dining experiences in Japan, in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka.

From intimate meals cooked by your own personal chef to dinner-and-a-show and farm-to-table meals, byFood has a wide range of dining experiences in Japan. Food is a gateway into culture, and a wonderful way to connect with people and learn. And who better to learn from than chefs and locals? From gluten-free dining experiences to vegan dining experiences, byFood has it all. So even if you’re plant-based, halal, kosher, or have a gluten allergy in Japan, you can still find delicious culinary experiences that suit your diet. Groups, couples, and solo travelers, can all experience Japanese culture through food.

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