Japanese Wellbeing: Tea, Miso, Regional Food, & Soba (Ginza)

Organized by Yutaka Kawada
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4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
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Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly
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Language
English
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Vegetarian, Pescetarian

Discover Japanese wellbeing & mindfulness with a guided culinary tour in Ginza! Learn about & taste various superfoods (matcha, miso, soba) at local spaces & restaurants with Kawada-san, your guide.

Highlights

  • Discover the secrets behind Japanese health, wellbeing, & mindfulness with culinary experience

  • Explore Tokyo’s famed Ginza district with a professional, bilingual (English & Japanese) guide

  • Taste a range of Japanese health foods/ingredients: matcha, miso, & soba

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Experience Details

Japan is renowned for its holistic approach to health and wellbeing, and during this experience, you’ll unlock some of the secrets behind Japanese wellbeing by exploring three key health foods: matcha, miso, and soba noodles. Leading this health-forward charge is Kawada-san, a respected hospitality professional and Tokyo native.


Experience flow:

Meet at JR Yurakucho Station at 10:30 am

A brief introduction of the day’s itinerary

Japanese matcha tea making and tea-tasting (approximately 60 minutes)

Visit a miso and fermented food store

Visit a store selling regional products (antenna store)

Enjoy a meal at a local soba noodle restaurant


Matcha-Tasting:

Visit a stylish space in Ginza for an authentic Japanese matcha tasting experience. You'll learn about etiquette, and then try it for yourself. You'll receive a matcha tea kit as a gift. Matcha tea is revered not only for its soothing qualities but also for its rich health benefits.


Visit a Miso and Fermented Food Store:

Move onto a miso and fermented food store, where you’ll learn about the health benefits of these Japanese superfoods. Miso is celebrated for its probiotic content, contributing to a healthy gut microbiome, improved digestion, and bolstered immunity. This store sells over fifty types of miso from all over Japan.


Regional Products at an Antenna Store:

Visit an antenna store showcasing a range of locally sourced products from all over Japan. These products often include ingredients that are celebrated for their unique health benefits.


Enjoy Lunch at a Soba Restaurant:

End your journey with a meal at a soba noodle restaurant. Soba (buckwheat) noodles are a low-gluten alternative packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Their consumption has been linked to improved heart health, better blood sugar control, and reduced inflammation.

What You Get

Matcha tea-tasting and making experience served with sweets
Miso soup (3 varieties)
Lunch: Your menu item of choice at a soba noodle restaurant
Additional purchases made at the various stops during this experience
Beverage or additional menu items (outside of those included with the experience) at the soba restaurant

Good To Know

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll be walking to and from the various stops during this tour.
  • This is a group experience; if you’d like it to be a private experience, please select this upon booking.

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at JR Yurakucho Station (Central Gate Exit). More details and a Google Maps link will be provided on booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 4 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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