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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¥14,500
(16)
No strollers
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
(2)
byFood Original
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
(37)
With 3 drinks
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Exclusive: Tokyo’s Most Expensive Ramen (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
(3)
byFood Original
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
(15)
With dinner
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
(9)
With 3 drinks
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
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¥13,125
(10)
With 2 drinks
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tasting 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen at 3 Award Winning Shops

With Frank, a ramen expert who eats over 300 bowls of ramen every year, you’ll 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
(13)
Food Tours
OSAKA

Osaka Food Tour (10 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¥11,500
(14)
Regional food
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Make Your Own Ramen and Gyoza in Asakusa

Located between historic Asakusa and Kappabashi Kitchen Street, during this cooking class in Tokyo you’ll learn to make two iconic Japanese dishes: succulent gyoza and comforting ramen. You’ll even make the ramen noodles from scratch!
from¥13,200
(20)
Near station
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¥11,550
(6)
With dinner
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
(7)
Food Tours
TOKYO

LGBTQ+ Tokyo Eating and Drinking Tour

Check out two of Tokyo’s thriving LGBTQ+ neighborhoods, historic Asakusa and the Nichome gayborhood, which is home to 300+ bars. Learn about the history of the areas, and chat about Tokyo’s queer communtity with a local guide over dinner and drinks.
from¥12,600
(7)
With 2 drinks
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience

A Japanese cultural practice that originated in Kyoto, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed tea ceremony instructor. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha and intricate Japanese sweets, as you learn about tea ceremony etiquette.
from¥8,800
(9)
With dessert
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour

Experience the hustle and bustle of Tokyo's famous Tsukiji Fish Market on a guided tour! Learn about the culture and history of this iconic market, sample seafood delicacies, and get an inside look into the daily lives of fishmongers.
from¥13,000
(10)
With sake
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
(8)
With dessert
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¥25,000
(4)
Tabehoudai
Food Tours
KYOTO

Bar Hopping in Downtown Kyoto

Kansai region residents will guide you through the streets of Kyoto, sharing the city's rich and beautiful history and culture. Drinking alongside the locals, you can experience Japan in a way most tourists can only dream of.
from¥6,000
(5)
With sake
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 an English-speaking sushi industry professional, learning two methods of shaping sushi: kotegaeshi and tategaeshi.
from¥8,500
(5)
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Japanese Fake Food: Food Sample Making Workshop in Tokyo

Curious about the colorful world of Japanese fake food samples? Find out how these realistic-looking plastic food samples are made and join a hands-on workshop to create your very own bowl of ramen, tart charm, cupcake charm, or parfait.
from¥2,940
(22)
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making with Tea Ceremony

A delicate craft, learn the art of wagashi and transform a mixture of sweet bean paste and mochi into delightfully artistic sweets! These sweet creations are complemented by the cup of matcha tea that you’ll also learn to whip up.
from¥12,000
(6)
With recipe
Food Tours
TOKYO

Shinjuku Food Tour: Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho and Golden Gai

Explore Shinjuku’s famous nightlife areas! A local tour guide will whisk you away to several bars, hitting the laid-back Omoide Yokocho for yakitori, passing the red light district Kabukicho, and landing at an Izakaya in Golden Gai, a Tokyo icon.
from¥20,700
(11)
With 1 drink
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Homemade Sushi Making Class in Tokyo

During this sushi making class in Tokyo, you’ll make several kinds of sushi including nigiri, inari, thin sushi rolls, and a California roll. Learn about the history of sushi, local ingredients, and sushi making techniques from your kind local host.
from¥10,000
(5)
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
(16)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Amezaiku Candy Sculpting Workshop in Tokyo

Try your hand at amezaiku, the traditional Japanese art of sugar sculpting, during this special workship. At a studio in Asakusa, join your instructor and learn how to make an adorable edible rabbit. But work quickly–the candy hardens as it cools!
from¥3,650
(5)
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¥10,000
(4)
With recipe
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¥22,899
(9)
With dessert
Tailor-Made Tours
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This is a must-do tour when you visit Kyoto! Our guide, Soma, is friendly, funny and knowledgeable. Also other people who joined the tour were amazed. The places Soma took us to were amazing, like the Izakaya, sake restaurant and local bars that I wouldn’t have found on my own without joining this tour. This tour is suitable for everyone, whether you’re a couple or traveling solo. 
Thank you, Soma! I look forward to joining this tour again when I return to Kyoto!
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Bar Hopping in Downtown Kyoto
Food Tours
I loved my experience at Ameshin! There were instructions in English and the instructor was able to communicate instructions well. I loved the little bunny I made in the class and the process really made me appreciate the skill and experience that goes into making the pieces they sell in the shop. My class was just me and 6 middle schools students who made absolutely adorable pieces. The location of the workshop is also really nice because it’s very close to the Senso-Jo temple in Akasuka. I would 100% recommend this workshop and do it again!
Christine Chung
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Amezaiku Candy Sculpting Workshop in Tokyo
Cooking Classes
We had a lot of fun during the wagashi class. After a short introduction with a lot of interesting information about the topic, we formed our own wagashi under patient expert guidance. The atmosphere was relaxed, funny and very pleasant. Sensei has profound knowledge, created a pleasent atmosphere and speaks excellent Englisch.
Conny Hartmann
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Traditional Sweets (Nerikiri) Making with Tea Ceremony
Cooking Classes
I recently had the pleasure of attending Emiko-san's Mixology Workshop. The workshop was nicely organized and it took place in a lovely traditional room with lots of space and decorations to take photos with. I could really feel Emiko-san's knowledge and passion for tea. My favourite part was watching her demonstration on how to recreate the construction of these drinks. I felt I was in safe hands we began designing our own teas mocktails with her supervision. I give Emiko-san and her team big extra points for accommodating my gluten and dairy sensitivities! I had a wonderful time at the tea design workshop. I highly recommend it to anyone who is a big tea fan, who wants to get creative with food and is looking an activity that balances traditional and modern aspects of Japan.
Nicole Hasbum
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Tokyo Mixology Workshop: Colorful Tea Mocktails with Emi
Cooking Classes
Really fun experience while we were staying in Osaka: the recipes were simple and easy to follow, the group was small and the teacher was great (very good English as well). We can’t wait to recreate these at home.
Charlotte Calliauw
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Ramen Class with Handmade Noodles and 3 Ramen Types
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.