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TOKYO

Behind the Scenes Tour at Michelin Ramen Shop in Tokyo

Uncover the secrets of authentic Japanese ramen in this exclusive ramen-tasting & behind the scenes tour of the first ramen restaurant to receive a Michelin star, Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta in Tokyo’s Shibuya District.

from$86.80
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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$115.73
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CHIBA

Tokyo Helicopter Evening Tour & Premium Dining (3 Options)

See Shibuya, Tokyo Tower, Skytree, the Imperial Palace and more Tokyo landmarks from the sky! Enjoy a scenic helicopter ride and indulge in a luxurious private dinner with omakase sushi, kaiseki or French fusion cuisine. Transportation is included.

from$715.41
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TOKYO

Cherry Blossom Picnic w/ Matcha at Yoyogi Park (Tokyo)

Enjoy a picnic with locals at Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park and experience the Japanese tradition of hanami (cherry blossom viewing)! Enjoy a casual tea ceremony under the sakura trees and learn more about Japanese culture while nibbling on seasonal snacks.

from$7.23
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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$50.63
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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$44.84
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KAGOSHIMA

Tea Ceremony Class or Local Tea Tasting in Kagoshima City

Learn how to serve matcha in the traditional style of a Japanese tea ceremony or learn to serve and taste five different kinds of Kagoshima tea in this unique tea experience in Kagoshima City.

from$56.78
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KYOTO

Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya

Discover the warmth of Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) during this traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a renovated townhouse in Kyoto. Join tea master Randy Channell for a peaceful tea ritual featuring Kyoto matcha and local sweets.

from$47.01
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TOKYO

Standard Sushi Omakase with Professional Interpreter

Sitting at the counter seat in front of a sushi chef, discover the meaning of “omotenashi,” Japanese hospitality, during this Standard Sushi Omakase Dining Experience.

from$151.90
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TOKYO

Okonomi Sushi experience with Professional Interpreter

Have a seat at the counter in front of an experienced sushi chef and enjoy an upscale Okonomi sushi meal.

from$564.22
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SAGA

Kaiseki Meal Featuring Fresh Abalone from the Genkai Sea

Love abalone? This upscale kaiseki dining experience in Saga features a restaurant that specializes in this prized seafood, which can only be harvested by hand. Enjoy twelve seasonal Japanese dishes, with abalone as the star.

from$82.35
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SAGA

Abalone and Sea Urchin Donburi at Specialty Restaurant

In Karatsu City, taste incredibly fresh, hand-harvested abalone and raw uni (sea urchin), sourced from the nearby Genkai Sea that borders Saga Prefecture. Revered as delicacies, appreciate the subtle taste of this premium seafood.

from$27.45
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SHIZUOKA

Lunch in Shizuoka with Kimono and Japanese Dance Experience

Don a gorgeous kimono an dlearn the art of Japanese dance in Shizuoka, followed by a sumptuous lunch at Miyoshi. A charming and atmospheric traditional restaurant, the meal at Miyoshi is abundant and colorful, featuring seasonal ingredients.

from$36.16
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GIFU

Nagara River Boating and Banquet with Geisha Experience

Cruising down the Nagara River in Gifu, enjoy a banquet with Japanese sake and live performances by geisha. The meal spotlights seasonal ingredients and local fish, which you can see being caught using the ancient method of cormorant fishing.

from$202.43
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GIFU

Ayu Sweetfish Regional Dining Experience in Gifu

This nine-course meal features ayu sweetfish, the product of the 1300-year old practice of cormorant fishing. Unique to the waters that flow through Gifu, the versatile fish is prepared as sushi, charcoal-grilled, fried into tempura, and more!

from$104.45
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HIROSHIMA

Seto Inland Sea Leisure Cruise and Food Tour in Hiroshima

Board a boat and soak in magnificent views of Hiroshima’s Seto Inland Sea and coastline. Enjoy a lunch of local delicacies, your choice of anago (eel) or fresh oysters. After the cruise, try an iconic souvenir sweet from the Hiroshima area.

from$361.68
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TOKYO

Practice Zen and Traditional Tea Ceremony With a Tea Master

With the guidance of a tea master, reach inner peace through the Zen practices within the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn gestures, forms, and movements used in tea ceremonies and implement them in your tea ceremony performance.

from$71.61
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HYOGO

Seasonal Awaji Island Produce and Sake Pairing Course

Enjoy aged spirits, cocktails, nihonshu, sake, vintage umeshu plum wine, shochu and more in a unique bar setting, and indulge in a course menu of local vegetables and pork in this sake pairing dinner featuring famous Awaji Island cuisine.

from$68.72
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TOKYO

Friendly Wagashi Making and Tea Ceremony in Central Tokyo

The perfect tea ceremony experience for beginners! Enjoy making seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) and learning the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. The tea master will perform the ceremony, and then you’ll get to prepare the matcha yourself!

from$95.48
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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$154.31
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NAGANO

Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki Dining at Restaurant Sofu (Karuizawa)

With sizzling shabu shabu hotpot, Shinshu wagyu beef sukiyaki, and pearled Hoshihikari rice from Nagano, Sofu Restaurant offers a decadent dining experience with sweeping vistas of the lush forests near Karuizawa Station.

from$163.48
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KYOTO

Comfortable Japanese Tea Ceremony at a Table with Sweets

Enjoy an accessible tea ceremony without having to sit on the floor. This tea ceremony is performed sitting at a table, perfect for those who have difficulty or pain siting on the floor. Experience includes matcha and Japanese sweets.

from$20.97
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TOCHIGI

Fire Ceremony and Kaiseki Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Discover a serene but powerful retreat in the forested mountains of Nikko. Witness an impressive fire ceremony at Chuzenji Temple, steeped in 1,000 years of history. Then, feast on a kaiseki dinner with seasonal ingredients.

from$217.01
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FUKUOKA

Fukuoka Food Tour: Fine Dining with a Hakata Foodie Guide

Get an authentic Hakata food experience with a local expert in this Fukuoka food tour! Enjoy a special dinner at unlisted restaurants that mostly only local foodies know about.

from$289.34
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TOKYO

Kaiseki Bento Traditional Cuisine & Tea Ceremony

Have a taste of traditional Japanese cuisine with cha-kaiseki! Enjoy five beautiful dishes representing Japan’s nature and history, at a teahouse steeped in Japanese art and culture. Take part in the following tea ceremony for a complete experience.

from$198.92
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TOKYO

Private Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony & Wagashi in Tokyo

A genuine Japanese tea ceremony experience with interactive tea preparation and a lecture on the cultural significance and history of the ceremony. Enjoy the tea you make with traditional Japanese confections meant to be paired with matcha tea.

from$49.76
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YAMANASHI

Temple Stay at Kakurinbo: Shojin Ryori and Matsuri

Traditional Buddhist and craft experiences in the heart of Yamanashi prefecture. Walk in the footsteps of monks as you tour Minobusan's temple and town, stay overnight, and enjoy vegetarian shojin ryori cusine.

from$202.54
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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$115.73
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The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and it was fascinating to learn about Tsuta’s ingredient philosophy and how every element is carefully chosen—from the soy sauce blend to the type of flour used in the noodles. The tasting at the end was, of course, amazing—knowing the thought behind the bowl made it taste even better.
Lim Wei Jian
April 17, 2025
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Behind the Scenes Tour at Michelin Ramen Shop in Tokyo
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The Tsuta ramen tour was one of the highlights of my trip. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making one of Japan’s most iconic Michelin-starred ramen bowls. I really appreciated how the experience balanced storytelling, technique, and tasting.
Lim Wei Jian
April 17, 2025
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Behind the Scenes Tour at Michelin Ramen Shop in Tokyo
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Amazing experience and a must when in Kyoto. Aya opened her house to our family and allowed to experience first hand a beautiful tradition. Make sure you spend time to select and bring back home a hand crafted and unique tea cup.
Arturo Ortiz de Zarate
April 16, 2025
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Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience
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We are a three-generational family attending this lunch show. Everyone loved it - it was entertaining, informative and lots of laughter. We had both deep-fried pork katsu as well as chicken and vegetable soup to go with our rice, so everyone had something they liked to eat. There was also ice-cream for dessert. However, the best thing about the experience were the gorgeous personalities of the two retired sumo wrestlers who entertained us immensely. Thank you for a great time!
Vivien Ling
April 16, 2025
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Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
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This was one of our favourite experiences from our entire Japan trip! We were very impressed with how much was included as we got to wear a kimono, enjoy a delicious meal, learn to make matcha and have a tour of the gardens. The member of staff who spent the afternoon with us, Mayuko, was very friendly and knowledgable. Thank you Mayuko for such a lovely afternoon :)
Hayley Morley
April 15, 2025
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Tokyo National Museum Historic Teahouse Tour & Dining (Ueno)
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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.