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TOKYO

Cherry Blossom Festival: Evening in Nakameguro 2024

Celebrate sakura season in style during this food tour in chic Nakameguro. When evening falls, the cherry blossom trees lining the river are aglow in a wash of pink—a stunning sight that’s made all the more special with tasty treats.
from ¥23,000
(2)
Shopping time
Food Tours
OSAKA

Osaka Food Tour (13 delicious dishes at 5 hidden eateries)

With Andy, your Japanese-Australian cultural guide and interpreter, you’ll experience Osaka like a local. Hop between food stalls and eateries, drinking and eating your way through the city’s best hidden gems.
from ¥13,000
(19)
With 2 drinks
Food Tours
TOKYO

The Midnight Diners: Special Sakura Edition!

For a limited time, enjoy the special spring version of the Midnight Diners tour! See beautiful sakura trees in bloom and then hit up the local bars and izakaya in Kichijoji.
from ¥19,500
(1)
With sake
Food Tours
TOKYO

The Midnight Diners: Tokyo Experience

In the eclectic Harmonica Yokocho drinking alley, hop from bar to bar, chatting with your trilingual guide and locals, and trying creative food and drinks like horse meat shumai and tea-infused cocktails.
from ¥15,500
(24)
No strollers
Food Tours
SHIZUOKA

Glamping Eco Tour with Mount Fuji Views

Unwind during a 2-day glamping experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji. You’ll harvest local veggies, enjoy a yakiniku BBQ, tour a sake brewery, and take a trek to the scenic waterfalls nearby, during this sustainable eco-tour.
from ¥75,000
(1)
byFood Original
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto! This intimate tour takes you along the cobbled walkways of the geisha district of Gion, and along the historic streets of Pontocho, stopping for dinner and drinks at cool local restaurants and niche bars.
from ¥12,725
(16)
With 2 drinks
Food Tours
OSAKA

Engaging, Immersive Osaka Foodhood Tour (15 foods, 3 drinks)

Join this food tour in Osaka, the food capital of Japan, to dine like a local at the standing bars and gastropubs of Tenma and Kyobashi. With a small, intimate tour group, you’ll visit a local shopping street, shrine, and a retro drinking spot.
from ¥13,440
(16)
With 3 drinks
Food Tours
OSAKA

The Ultimate Osaka Night Tour

Dive into the nightlife of Osaka with a local guide, hitting the best local gastropubs and hidden bars in Japan’s vibrant food capital! Explore the backstreets of Namba, the neon-lit waterside of Dotonbori, and the party hub of Shinsaibashi.
from ¥16,500
(22)
Near station
Food Tours
TOKYO

Shinjuku After Dark Izakaya Tour

With a local bar-hopping expert, discover Shinjuku’s nightlife and the best bars and restaurants in the area. Dine at izakaya gastropubs and standing bars and fill up on classic Japanese bar foods during this fun night out!
from ¥18,000
(50)
With 3 drinks
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

$100 Ramen: Tokyo’s Most Expensive Ramen w/ Luxury A5 Wagyu

Tokyo’s most expensive ramen at an award-winning restaurant? Exclusively on byFood! Created using the finest A5 wagyu beef, truffle oil, handcrafted noodles, a decadent beef broth, gold flakes, & beyond. This bowl is one in a million.
from ¥14,500
(6)
byFood Original
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tasting 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen at 3 Award Winning Shops

Hit 3 top ramen spots in Shibuya and Ebisu. Eating a total of 6 mini bowls, discover the range of Japanese ramen types and get insights into ramen culture!
from ¥18,500
(18)
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

Food Tour Adventure in Hiroshima at Night

This Hiroshima tour features 10+ different foods besides the standard okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) that’s famous in the area. Visit Hon Dori, one of Hiroshima’s shopping streets, then check out the winding alleys and bars with a local guide.
from ¥13,500
(12)
With dinner
Private Experience
Tastings
KANAGAWA

Sommelier-Guided Craft Beer and Regional Food Pairing

Come along with a certified cicerone (beer sommelier) and eat and drink your way through Japan, without ever leaving Tokyo!
from ¥12,000
(1)
Regional food
Food Tours
OSAKA

Deep Backstreet Osaka Tour (With Dinner)

During this unfiltered tour of Osaka, get to know the cuisine of “Japan’s Kitchen,” trying 8 local dishes at authentic eateries with a Japanese-Australian guide. Between food stops, hear stories about Osaka’s retro area, yakuza presence, and more!
from ¥9,700
(13)
With dessert
Food Tours
KYOTO

Dinner With A Geisha In Kyoto Including Traditional Show

Dinner with a geisha & a traditional geisha show in Kyoto? Look no further. Take a walking tour of Kyoto’s historic Gion district with an expert guide, visit key landmarks, then enjoy a delectable Japanese dinner with a geisha & a traditional show.
from ¥25,500
(2)
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 ¥18,343
(8)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Vegan / Vegetarian Ramen Tour in Tokyo

Taste 2 mini bowls of Hokkaido-style ramen and 2 mini bowls of fusion ramen during this vegan food tour in Tokyo!
from ¥13,000
(7)
Near station
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tuna Cutting Show with All-You-Can-Eat Fresh Tuna Sushi

See how these giant tuna are transformed from fish to sashimi! Groups will be taught different aspects of tuna preparation and history in Japan with unlimited food and drink and the opportunity for light audience participation.
from ¥30,000
(5)
Tabehoudai
Food Tours
TOKYO

Shibuya Food Tour With An Expert Guide

Explore the bustling streets of Shibuya on this 4-hour Tokyo food tour! With an English-speaking guide to give you his local cultural insights, you'll sample five delicious foods at eateries like a DIY barbecue restaurant and a Japanese-style pub.
from ¥19,500
(15)
With dessert
Dining Experiences
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
(5)
With dinner
Food Tours
TOKYO

Harajuku Food Tour with Shizuka: Kawaii Sweets & Street Food

Join the host of Japan byFood’s Youtube channel, Shizuka Anderson, for an unforgettable tour of Harajuku! Enjoy both sweet and savory street food, purikura photos, shopping, and a meal together with drinks.
from ¥30,000
(10)
byFood Original
Food Tours
FUKUOKA

Hakata Yatai Hopping: Fukuoka Street Food Tour

Take to Hakata’s streets and numerous yatai food stalls with a local expert and fellow food lover! Experience the various foods, from ramen and gyoza to international cuisine, and enjoy some special stalls popular with the locals.
from ¥20,000
(3)
Regional food
Food Tours
TOKYO

The All Star Tokyo Food Tour

Traverse the maze of retro, 1970s-style eateries of Yurakucho’s Gado Shita, a favorite watering hole of Japanese businessmen that’s built under the train tracks. Then hit glitzy Ginza, and the workingman’s off-hours playground of Shinbashi.
from ¥25,200
(5)
No strollers
Food Tours
OSAKA

Namba After Dark: Bar Hopping and Nightlife in Osaka

Discover Osaka nightlife with a bar hopping and food tour through Namba! Drink sake, visit the glowing Glico sign, feast on street food at Hozenji Yokocho, and capture sweet memories on film before saying sayonara!
from ¥6,000
(7)
Regional food
Food Tours
OSAKA

Kuromon Market Food Tour: Flavors of Osaka

Experience the culture and flavors of Kuromon Market, an authentic Japanese food market in Osaka, Japan. Our local guides will help you navigate this bustling market and take you to try some incredible dishes!
from ¥8,000
(4)
With dessert
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Tokyo Sushi-Making Class at 100-Year-Old Sushi Bar

Learn the traditional art of sushi-making at a 100-year old restaurant in Tokyo! Enjoy a hands-on class with a sushi industry professional, learning two methods of shaping sushi: kotegaeshi and tategaeshi.
from ¥8,500
(19)
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Wasabi Farm Tour in Okutama, Tokyo

Join your guide, an Aussie journalist-turned-farmer, and discover Japan’s precious fresh wasabi, tasting the real deal for yourself. A rare treat, come and learn how one of the world’s most expensive crops is cultivated in Okutama.
from ¥7,000
(30)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Mochi Making Class in Tokyo

Love chewy mochi? Join this cooking class in Tokyo and learn how to make 4 versions of the beloved Japanese sweet, including ice cream mochi, strawberry mochi, dango, and cinnamon mochi. Then, savor your sweets alongside a rejuvinating cup of matcha.
from ¥12,000
(10)
With recipe
Tailor-Made Tours
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I had an unforgettable sushi-making experience in Asakusa, Japan. We had the opportunity to make both Maki-Sushi and Temari-Sushi. The staff were phenomenal, guiding us through every step of the process with entertainment. It was very fun and interesting and delicious. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Japan!
Masanori Saka
March 19, 2024
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Temari & Maki Sushi Making Class in Asakusa (Tokyo)
Cooking Classes
This was such a fun tour with a great group of people, and Shizuka was the perfect host. She took us to some very cool spots, gave us a little Harajuku history and fed us A LOT of amazing food along the way! Definitely highly recommended for a fun and unique experience when visiting Tokyo!!
Karl Rybacki
March 19, 2024
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Harajuku Food Tour with Shizuka: Kawaii Sweets & Street Food
Food Tours
Sakura is a very authentic and patience person who opens her home and invite us! friendly to talk to and it was the perfect experience for us in Tokyo! We enjoy making some kind of mochi and also take an educational learning experience. Easy access from Shibuya which we stayed at and Sangenjyaya is perfectly excited place. We definitely take her lesson again!!!!
Prue Ferguson
March 19, 2024
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Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)
Cooking Classes
We had a fantastic family experience with Saeko who was an excellent host and made the cooking class a real highlight of our trip to Japan. Highly recommend the whole experience and best of all we left with full tummies and the cooking skills (which we have used many times since).
Nigel Fitzhardinge
March 18, 2024
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Osaka-Style Kitchen: Sushi, Tamagoyaki, & Miso Soup
Cooking Classes
This was an excellent experience! The owner Shin had a great attitude and was super understanding even though we didn’t speak Japanese. We had a group of 7 including 4 kids, and we all had turns making these world famous Michelin rated noodles. In addition, the noodle making experience included one bowl of delicious ramen bowl per person. Overall, we highly recommend it. Fond memories for a lifetime.
Melvin Corredor
March 18, 2024
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Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto
Cooking Classes

Find The Top Gourmet Experiences in Japan

At byFood, we believe that one of the best ways to experience Japanese culture is to dive in with your chopsticks! Food is a universal human experience, something that people from all walks of life can talk about with joy and fond memories. While some might associate the smell of freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies with Christmas, the Japanese might be reminded of Japanese New Year by the smell of sweet red beans and toasted mochi. Japanese food is inextricably linked to culture and history, and it’s the celebration of these traditions that make each culture unique.

On a trip to Japan, you’ll likely plan to visit temples and shrines, Japanese parks and gardens, amusement parks and shopping districts. These areas are packed with tourists, and you could probably go back to your country without even speaking with a Japanese person, without feeling in touch with the culture at all. That’s why byFood offers hands-on, immersive food experiences in Japan with local guides, such as food tours, cooking classes, tastings, and dining experiences.

During a food tour in Japan, you can learn about the food scene in a particular area by visiting several different Japanese restaurants and establishments, or touring one place in-depth. This might be a tour of a specific neighborhood, shopping street, or market such as a fish market. Food tours also include bar hopping experiences and bike tours in Japan, which get your heart pumping as you burn off the calories from your meals (or your drinks!).

ByFood also offers cooking classes in Japan, which are hands on cooking experiences that vary in intensity. While there are many cooking classes suitable for home cooks and children, there are also intensive courses with lessons that take place over several days and offer a certificate of completion. Cooking classes can take place in cooking studios, restaurants, or homes.

Dining experiences are sit-down food and drink experiences that include experiential dining experiences like intimate dinners with a personal chef, creative themed restaurants, casual dining experiences at little eateries and izakayas, and home dining with locals.

Our food experiences also include tastings in Japan, which allow you to try different varieties of a beverage, such as tea and sake, with a local guide. You can enjoy everything from sake tastings to beer tastings to whisky tastings during a byFood tasting experiences, but it isn’t limited to just alcoholic drinks. There are also dashi and tea tastings available. The category also includes tours of breweries and distilleries that culminate in a tasting.

Whether you’re visiting Japan for the first time or the tenth, there are always new things to be discovered! Browse food experiences in Japan on byFood and find your perfect food tour, cooking class, dining experience, or tasting.