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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¥18,343
(10)
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HYOGO

Luxurious Kobe Beef Teppanyaki Course in Kobe En Steakhouse

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
(7)
With dinner
Dining Experiences
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
(15)
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
(12)
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TOKYO

Wagyu Teppanyaki at Katsura: Tokyo Tower View Plan

Enjoy a fine dining experience with wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients in the luxurious Tokyo Prince Hotel teppanyaki grill. Bask in the scenic views of the Tokyo Tower skyline while sipping on bar drinks.
from¥27,756
(7)
Private Experience
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
(6)
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
(2)
Personal chef
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
(1)
With dessert
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Afternoon Tea in Aoyama: Decadent Sweets & Savory Treats

Enter the whimsical world of Ginger Garden in Tokyo’s stylish Aoyama neighborhood. Indulge in a special afternoon tea experience, including sweet treats, decadent cakes, savory finger foods, and beverages.
from¥10,000
(3)
Rain or shine
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HYOGO

Kobe Beef and Cultural City Experience in Kobe

In Kobe City, take a walking tour around the area, visiting the area’s oldest shrine and joining a meditation session. Then, taste the region’s renowned Kobe beef – succulent and tender – at one of Kobe’s most popular teppanyaki restaurants.
from¥22,000
(2)
Dining Experiences
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
(1)
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Japanese Dinner Party With a View of Tokyo Tower

You’re invited to a Japanese dinner party! Join Yoichi and his wife in the kitchen for a Japanese dinner party with a view of Tokyo Tower. Dinner includes appetizers, a main, dessert, good conversation, and unique cultural insights.
from¥15,000
(1)
Dining Experiences
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
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TOKYO

Enjoy a Cute Afternoon Tea w/ Seasonal Sweets in Omotesando

Indulge in a cute afternoon tea with sweet and savory bites and showstopper drinks inspired by the seasons at MOSKA by Ginger Garden, a delicately decorated cafe in Omotesando, one of Tokyo’s most elegant neighborhoods!
from¥10,000
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KYOTO

Gion Tour with Kaiseki Meal in Kyoto at Night

Join a local guide as you stroll the cobbled streets of Gion and the Pontocho alley, and take in the atmosphere and local culture and history. After exploring, sit down to an elegant, multi-course kaiseki dinner.
from¥30,500
(7)
With dessert
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Dining with a Local Guide in Kyoto

Indulge in a variety of meat cuts and side dishes in this private Kyoto dining experience. You’ll visit a local restaurant tailored to your dietary needs, enjoy melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, and learn about Japanese culture from Hiroshi, your guide.
from¥20,000
Private Experience
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
Dining Experiences
HOKKAIDO

Nijo Market Visit & Dinner With Fresh Produce in Sapporo

A true way of exploring a city’s best produce is to check out the markets. Purchase Hokkaido produce and seafood you’d like to try and have them prepared by a professional chef for a fully personalized dining experience.
from¥25,000
Personal chef
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Luxury Cruise in Tokyo Bay: View of Skytree, Rainbow Bridge

Experience a beloved pastime of a bygone era aboard a private yakatabune (roofed boat). Cruise the Tokyo city waterways (Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Skytree), enjoy an elegant kaiseki meal prepared by renowned chefs, & more.
from¥48,667
(4)
Private Experience
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¥6,200
(1)
With 1 drink
Dining Experiences
SHIZUOKA

Wasabi Kaiseki Meal and 1 Night Stay at a Shizuoka Onsen

Taste authentic wasabi during a multi-course kaiseki in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan’s top producer of the crop. Then, spend a night at a traditional Japanese inn and luxuriate in the healing hot spring waters of Shirakabeso.
from¥37,400
(1)
Regional food
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Kyoto Gion Tour and Rare Fugu Banquet with Michelin Chef

Let Nadja take you on a fascinating tour of Kyoto’s historic geisha district Gion. Then end the day at an exclusive restaurant with a 7-course meal of fugu pufferfish, with a guide that works at a three Michelin-starred restaurant.
from¥25,500
(1)
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
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
(1)
Rain or shine
Dining Experiences
SHIGA

Local Artisans, Japanese Food, & Walking Tour in Shiga

Take a nature, history, & culture lover experience through Samegai-juku & Kaminyu in the picturesque Shiga Prefecture (near Kyoto)! Tour mountain villages, enjoy local cuisine, engage with artisans, & get your steps in on this guided walking tour.
from¥16,000
With lunch
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
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
Dining Experiences
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
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
Dining Experiences
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
(1)
With appetizer
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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
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Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
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Absolutely exceptional. Best Sushi I've ever eaten and the presentation was impeccable.
Olga Grigoryeva
July 08, 2024
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Tokyo Omakase Sushi Experience with Personal Chef
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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
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Kyoto Izakaya Food Adventure
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Such a beautiful experience. The interior of the cafe was filled with blue and white hydrangeas with white furniture. The blue and white theme continued with the incredibly beautiful afternoon tea. All sorts of small treats with a selection of teas. Stunning presentation. It was the highlight of the trip to Tokyo with my daughter. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.
Suzanne Smith
June 28, 2024
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Afternoon Tea in Aoyama: Decadent Sweets & Savory Treats
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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
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Spend an Afternoon with Geisha in Tokyo (w/ Tea & Wagashi)
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Find The Unique Dining Experiences in Japan

Japan is among the countries with the most Michelin stars in the world, and for good reason. Japanese cuisine is immensely diverse, encompassing a huge range of cuisines based on the region, occasion, and season. For example, there are deeply traditional and historic cuisines such as “kaiseki ryori,” the sophisticated 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. Prized wagyu beef comes not just from Kobe, but also from Omi in Shiga prefecture and Matsusaka in Mie prefecture. In mountainous Yamagata, wild vegetables are harvested and eaten in a special regional hotpot dish called “sansai nabe.” In rural Japan, you may find fresh local produce prepared simply, while you may also find a variety of upscale and themed dining experiences in Japan, in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka.

From intimate meals prepared 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.