Japan Japanese Sake Food Tours(28)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Come hungry! In this food tour in bustling Ueno, you’ll enjoy a wide assortment of Japanese foods at four different restaurants near Ameyoko Street. Savor sushi, gyoza, yakitori, and ramen with a foodie expert guide.

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Venture off-the-beaten path to Kinomoto, a picturesque town in Shiga prefecture. Tour local breweries (sake and soy sauce), interact with the townspeople, visit a Buddhist temple, and stop by charming shops along the way.

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History, culture, sake, & craft beer in Nara? Look no further. Try kakinoha zushi (a local specialty), visit a sake distillery for a tasting, try craft beer at a brewery, enjoy a Japanese dinner, & stop by Nara's famous mochi shop for dessert.

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Uncover Kyoto's food, culture, and history with a tour of the famed Nishiki Market alongside an English-speaking guide. You’ll sample regional specialties, engage with vendors, sip on sake, enjoy lunch, and visit the sacred Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine.

This one-day exploration of Shizuoka takes you from tea farms to samurai residences to enjoy a tea ceremony and traditional art performances. Taste some of Japan’s finest teas and indulge in kaiseki dining, with all transportation included.

Taste Osaka specialties like okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, takoyaki and more through this adventurous food tour led by a local guide. Explore local spots and learn insights on the authentic side of Osaka as you make your way through three food stops.

From rowdy standing bars to traditional street food, savor the best of Japan’s culinary culture during this tour of two lesser-known Tokyo neighborhoods. Get off the beaten path and experience the city like a local with your English-speaking guide.

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No Tokyo tourist traps here! This tour covers the entertainment hotspot of Ikebukuro, the retro izakaya hub of Akabane, and the working-class Jujo district with a charming local shopping street. Come ready to fill up on pub foods and sake!

Explore the Tsukiji outer market with a fish expert and sake seminar guide. Buy a variety of food from the market to enjoy at a private sake salon with unlimited sake tastings.

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Explore two of Tokyo’s vibrant food scenes on our delectable culinary tour in Tsukiji and Asakusa! Sample the freshest sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market, then savor the traditional flavors and street foods of Asakusa, Tokyo’s most historic neighborhood.

Wander the neon-lit streets of Shibuya at night! Enjoy beef hot pot and all-you-can-drink sake and shochu at an izakaya restaurant, fish for your food in a Shibuya fishing restaurant and enjoy a guided tour full of cultural insights.

Take an enlightening tour through traditional Asakusa, walking through and learning about the history of each landmark. Finish the day by hopping between three distinct izakayas to wine and dine like the locals.

Join friendly locals and indulge in classic Osaka foods in Tenma, Osaka’s nightlife and commercial hotspot. Explore a local supermarket, Japan’s longest-covered shopping arcade, and dine at 3 restaurants showcasing exemplary cuisine.

Explore narrow side streets and step inside a local bar and izakaya during this private Nagoya nightlife tour. Visit the spots that travelers miss and get delicious food and drink recommendations from your English-speaking guide.

Fun Fukuoka day trip! Enjoy a tour of the Itoshima Peninsula, one of Kyushu’s best kept secrets. Enjoy Japan’s world-famous ramen at the Ichiran Factory, sample local sake and sightsee the area’s photogenic spots in this tour by car!

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Embark on a walking tour through the charming districts of Yanaka Ginza, Yanesen, Nezu, & Sendagi. Visit cultural sites & try street foods like roasted sweet potato, yakitori, croquettes, & chestnut ice cream.

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Experience Osaka nightlife like a local with guidance from an English-speaking guide. You’ll stroll through Tenjinbashi, an entertainment district that’s mainly frequented by locals, for quintessential Japanese street foods and drinks.

Get a true Japanese salaryman experience with this guided night food tour in Shimbashi. Enjoy izakaya food (plus an all-you-can-drink bar) & ramen in one of Tokyo’s CBD districts. Experience includes hotel pickup/dropoff from selected locations.

See and taste Nagano City on this unique walking tour! Make oyaki dumplings (a Nagano specialty), and head to a traditional tea room for a matcha tea experience! Enjoy exploring the retro streets of the city with a guide.

Visit the Hokusai Museum and the Kozan Takai Museum, taste sake and enjoy a local lunch in this walking tour of Obuse town, between Nagano City and the Jigokudani Monkey Park. Finish at a local temple, home to one of Hokusai’s most intriguing works.

On this 6-hour tour, spend a day exploring the distinct traditions of Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture. Explore the quaint townscape of Katsuyama, visit breweries and factories to learn about local fermentation methods, and sample food and drinks.

Explore Okayama, located between Osaka and Hiroshima, in a 2-day tour centered on its unique local fermentation culture. Taste sake and wine, stroll through the Katsuyama Historic District, stay overnight and enjoy delicious local meals.

Explore a rural town in Western Japan on two wheels in this cycling tour of Maniwa, Okayama. Breeze through a preserved post town, learn about the culture and traditions of the area, miso and vinegar breweries and enjoy a delicious local lunch.

Discover Japan’s sake-brewing traditions by touring a 300-year-old sake brewery in Kyoto, then learn how to make a few staple dishes during an izakaya-themed cooking class. Enjoy classics like oden or yakitori paired with three types of sake.