Japan Vegetarian 1-day Tours(63)

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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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.

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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.

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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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Watch a geisha performance and interact with real geisha in Hakata, Fukuoka! Visit the Kushida shrine and stroll the Kawabata retro shopping street with a guide, enjoy a traditional dance performance and lunch with tea and sweets.

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Taste 2 mini bowls of Hokkaido-style ramen and 2 mini bowls of fusion ramen during this vegan food tour in Tokyo!

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Join ramen expert Hiroshi, who comes from a family with generations in the business of ramen-making, and take a personalized tour in Tokyo, trying two different styles of ramen at two of his recommended ramen shops.

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Centered on historic Asakusa, this tour covers Sensoji Temple (Tokyo’s oldest temple) and the neighboring Nakamise Shopping Street. Hear stories about the area from local guides and get insight into Japanese dining etiquette and food culture.

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Take a nostalgic tour of Tokyo’s charming Setagaya ward! With the guidance of your knowledgeable host (KT), you’ll hop on a retro tram, stop by local cafes, sample tasty street foods and sweet snacks, and visit Gotokuji Cat Temple.

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Experience Japan’s sacred atmosphere and kawaii culture with a morning walk through Meiji Shrine and Harajuku! Get lost in the surrounding nature, and make wishes at the shrine. End your morning with brunch in Harajuku, Tokyo’s fashion hub.

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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 the vegan scene in glitzy Ginza! Join us for an exclusive, 4-hour walking tour featuring traditional Japanese sweets, a tasty plant-based ramen, and more. Perfect for vegans, friends of vegans, or anyone who wants to try something new!

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Embark on a nature lover's dream in Hiroshima with a breathtaking mountaintop tea ceremony & hike! Ascend Mt. Futaba, bask in the forest air, sip on matcha tea with a breathtaking city view, & explore ancient shrines with passionate guides.

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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.

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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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Enjoy a vegan Buddhist lunch in Ekoin, a temple with over 1,200 years of history in Koyasan, Wakayama. Learn about shojin ryori (traditional Buddhist cuisine) and feast on a variety of fresh dishes while overlooking the tranquil temple gardens.

Take a day off from Tokyo to explore Kamakura’s attractions in this private tour! Hike Genjiyama Park, see the Great Buddha and have lunch at a local restaurant! Ride on the Enoshima Dentetsu Line, and enjoy tea and sweets at a traditional tea house.

Delve into Buddhist history and cuisine in this private experience in the ancient Ekoin Temple in Koyasan, Wakayama. Taste authentic vegetarian Buddhist cuisine (shojin ryori) and experience a goma fire prayer ritual performed by monks.

Restore body and mind in this spiritual experience in Ekoin, a temple with over 1,200 years of history in the lush forests of Koyasan, Wakayama, where you can savor a vegan Buddhist lunch and participate in a traditional meditation guided by monks.

Let a local guide you through Miyajima island in Hiroshima on this unique tour. You’ll taste the authentic street foods of the area, learn insights on its history and culture, and even learn to bake momiji manju snacks in a hands-on workshop.

Calling all matcha lovers! Uji, Kyoto is famed for its high-quality green tea. Tour the tea-making district, enjoy a tasting of various matcha teas, enjoy tea-flavored ice cream and wagashi sweets, and have a lunch of traditional Japanese dishes.

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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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One of Tokyo’s most charming neighborhoods, Yanaka Ginza is off the usual tourist track. Come sample Japanese street foods, learn about the area’s history, and absorb the flavors and sights of this adorable cat-themed shopping street!

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Join a local tour guide for a deep-dive into the kawaii, colorful world of Harajuku and Omotesando! Explore trendy Takashita Street, tasting the most Insta-worthy treats, then visit a special Japanese shop featuring traditional treats from Niigata.

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This Tokyo food tour features 8 stops, showcasing the variety of Japan’s regional and seasonal foods. From the oldest and most expensive fruit store in Japan to a handmade Japanese sweets shop, you’ll witness the diversity of Japanese food culture.

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Immerse yourself in the retro atmosphere of Sugamo, a laidback area near Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Stroll Jizo Dori Shopping Street with a local guide and savor snacks and sweets at local shops and explore shrines and temples like Koganji Temple.

Explore the world of Japanese knives on a Sakai City walking tour, featuring a historic cinnamon mochi shop, the Sakai Knife and Craft Museum, & an exclusive visit to the Yamawaki Knife Company for a tour, sharpening lesson, & custom knife order.

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Uncover the intricacies of Japanese tea via a road less traveled in Uji–Kyoto's most famous tea-producing region. You'll learn the nuances of regional teas, soak up Uji's history, and journey to cultural landmarks alongside a knowledgeable host.

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