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TOKYO

Foodie Essentials: Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo

Become a Japanese ramen chef for the day! Join this intensive ramen-making class at a restaurant in Meguro to learn from a seasoned ramen chef, discover the history of ramen, make original-recipe ramen & gyoza, then feast on your mouthwatering meal.
from¥14,500
(11)
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
(5)
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto

In historic Kyoto, renowned for its picturesque temples and shrines, learn how to make two types of sushi (sushi rolls and round temari-zushi) and the soup stock dashi, which forms the foundation of many Japanese dishes.
from¥7,800
(11)
Learn etiquette
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
(12)
With 1 drink
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
(5)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Izakaya Food Cooking Class in Kyoto

Love izakaya (Japanese pub) foods? This cooking class in Kyoto will teach you how to make a variety of dishes that pair perfectly with sake and beer! Enjoy the cozy, homey atmosphere and learn about the foundational ingredients of Japanese cuisine.
from¥10,000
(4)
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)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tsukiji Market Tour and Sushi-Making Class with Chef Saisho

Tour Tsukiji Market with a professional chef and learn how to make fresh sushi with ingredients from Tokyo's most famous fish market. Enjoy freshly sliced sashimi at Sushi Saisho and enjoy the restaurant's famous 'uniku' wagyu and uni dish.
from¥21,000
(4)
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Kyoto Decorative Sushi Cooking Class

Learn how to make creative decorative sushi rolls called “kazarimaki” at your cooking teacher’s traditional Japanese-style home in Kyoto. Using plant-based ingredients, these colorful sushi rolls are vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
from¥6,600
(2)
With recipe
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
Food Tours
AICHI

Osu Street Food Tour in Nagoya

Explore Nagoya’s Osu Kannon Temple and Osu Shopping Street, learning about the area’s history and cultural traditions from a local tour guide. Stop by 5 street food stalls for some tasty local bites, and even draw your omikuji fortune at the temple!
from¥9,000
(2)
Regional food
Cooking Classes
AICHI

Traditional Japanese Cooking Class with Grandma Junko

Learn the art of traditional Japanese cooking (washoku) from Grandma Junko. In this class, you will learn how to make one of two meat options (chicken or salmon), and Japanese rolled omelets, miso soup, and other traditional sides.
from¥8,500
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
(9)
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto Tea Farm Tour, Tasting, and Lunch in Scenic Wazuka

Visit the town of Wazuka-cho, recognized as a Scenic Property of Kyoto Prefecture. Producing nearly half Kyoto’s tea, at Wazuka-cho, you can tour the farm and factory, have a tasty lunch featuring tea soba, and join a tasting with 9 types of tea.
from¥15,400
(5)
Regional food
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Wagyu Teppanyaki at Katsura: Tokyo Tower View Plan

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
(6)
Food Tours
KYOTO

Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour in Fushimi Sake District

For over 400 years, Kyoto’s Fushimi Sake District has been producing some of Japan’s most premium sake. During this sake brewery tour, visit a sake museum, tour a historic brewery, and taste a variety of sakes with a guide.
from¥21,200
(7)
Shopping time
Food Tours
KYOTO

Evening in Kyoto Pontocho Food Tour

Strolling through Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion is like entering another era—all cobbled streets, amber lighting, and traditional architecture. Visit 4 stops and taste the delicate Kyoto cuisine, notable for its seasonal ingredients and presentation.
from¥21,200
(5)
With sake
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Homemade Udon and Traditional Calligraphy Class in Tokyo

During this Japanese culture class in Tokyo, learn how to make the satisfyingly thick and chewy udon noodles from scratch, and use traditional Japanese calligraphy tools to write a kanji character of your choosing.
from¥12,000
(3)
With recipe
Private Experience
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

(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
(5)
Private Experience
Food Tours
OSAKA

Half Pint Craft Beer Tour in Osaka

Guided by a certified craft beer server, hop between craft beer bars in downtown Osaka. Learn about the new and innovative brew culture that’s bubbling up in Osaka, while you sip half-pints of domestic beer at each location.
from¥7,000
(2)
Free drinks
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room

Join this captivating, culturally immersive experience in the heart of Tokyo, in the tranquil setting of a traditional Japanese tea room. Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony guided by a local expert, and learn about its history and etiquette.
from¥7,000
(1)
Learn etiquette
Food Tours
TOKYO

Eat and Drink Like a Local in Ueno

Just outside of the restless Tokyo city center, there are bars, restaurants, and shops that are seldom frequented by tourists. During this tour, your guide will give you the opportunity to have an authentic and local experience in Ueno.
from¥16,470
(2)
Food Tours
OKINAWA

Flavors of Okinawa Tour: Awamori Cave, Tofuyo, Yagaji Island

Feeling adventurous? Visit the world’s only awamori (Okinawan distilled spirit) cave, tour the distillery, taste tofuyo that’s aged in the very same caves, and drive around Yagaji island, stopping at scenic spots and a cafe for more Okinawan cuisine.
from¥13,500
With lunch
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

UNESCO Recognized Washoku Cooking Class

Learn how to make the UNESCO-recognized “washoku” (traditional Japanese cuisine) during a cooking class in central Tokyo! Learn the fundamentals of Japanese cooking while making 4 different dishes with an English-speaking culinary instructor.
from¥12,000
(5)
Free drinks
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sushi-Making Class with Professional Chef in Tokyo

Make your own sushi with a professional chef! Learn firsthand all that goes into making nigiri sushi, including cutting sashimi and learning how to use a roller. Enjoy your creations with a delicious, homemade set meal that accompanies sushi.
from¥19,000
(7)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Toshimaya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour

Unlock the secrets of Japanese sake during a visit to one of Tokyo’s oldest sake breweries. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the meticulous brewing process, enjoy a sake pairing, and learn about the history of this beloved national drink.
from¥9,500
(3)
With sake
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
(6)
Near station
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Dessert Workshop: Matcha Parfait & Japanese Sweets

Become a dessert-making pro at Saeko’s sweets workshop in Osaka! Learn how to make matcha ice cream and a range of Japanese desserts like warabi mochi, shiratama dango, & kuromitsu. End the experience by indulging in your handmade sweets & tea.
from¥8,800
(3)
With dessert
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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.