Food Experiences(611)

Join Saeko, a professional food stylist & recipe developer, for a home cooking class in Osaka! Learn how to make 3 types of sushi, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), & miso soup. Enjoy your meal and take home an English-language recipe booklet.

Japan’s cultural capital is the perfect place to learn to make “wagashi,” the traditional Japanese confections made of sweet bean paste and mochi. Join this workshop with an experienced wagashi teacher and make your own artistic and delicious sweets!

Kansai locals will guide you through the streets of Osaka, showing you all that the city has to offer. Walking, talking, and drinking alongside the locals, you will discover another side of Japan that most tourists can only dream of experiencing.

In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

Enjoy high-quality craft cocktails, Japanese whiskey, and light bites with an energetic local guide in two local bars. Knowledgeable master bartenders will make personalized drinks while you laugh and learn about real Japan.

Experience Hiroshima food culture from the comfort of your own home during this virtual okonomiyaki cooking class! Learn the traditional recipe and cooking techniques of this iconic Japanese dish, and bring a taste of Hiroshima into your home.

This tea experience is one like no other: an afternoon with geisha in Tokyo! Watch the talented entertainers perform, play games, chat, and enjoy some Japanese tea served with wagashi (Japanese sweets).

Experience the ancient ritual of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo. Enjoy the calming atmosphere of the tea house while learning the intricacies of this time-honored practice and its spiritual significance.

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.

Learn how to make soy-sauce based ramen during this cooking class in Osaka! Yoko, a certified food coordinator and licensed guide will teach you her recipe for this iconic dish, as well as how to make gyoza (pan-fried dumplings).

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of one of Tokyo’s most famous markets: Tsukiji Market. From a variety of seafood vendors and street food stands, your guide will take you to four can’t-miss spots for the freshest seafood!

Join Hiroshi–your spirited guide–for an izakaya, street food, & nightlife adventure in Kyoto! Explore key areas like the downtown district & Gion, visit local izakayas & drinking dens, & make lifelong memories along the way. Flexible itinerary!

Visit a ramen shop for a mini tour that introduces the tricks and tools of the trade. After learning about the inner workings of a ramen kitchen, you’ll make your very own bowl of ramen from scatch!

During a hands-on class in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district, learn how to make a classic Japanese street food: taiyaki. This fish-shaped cake is usually made with sweet bean paste, but you can also select unique savory options like cheese and curry!

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.

Become a sushi-making expert in Kyoto! Learn the art of crafting sushi in a 90-min class led by masters with over 10 years of experience. Once you’ve rolled, savor your mouthwatering creations alongside your hosts and classmates.

Tempura udon and gyoza are a match made in culinary heaven. Learn how to make these iconic Japanese dishes at a home cooking class in Tokyo. Once you’ve mastered these dishes, enjoy your meal and take home a recipe booklet at the end.

Join this tour in Minami Osaka, where gleaming lanterns light the path from restaurant to restaurant, and larger-than-life food signs indicate glorious gyoza and seafood within. Explore 4 food stops and a local restaurant with a knowledgable guide.

At a teahouse located next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ryoan-ji, experience a private tea ceremony overlooking a Japanese garden. This immersive and restorative ritual will leave you feeling relaxed and zen.

Make sushi in Tokyo’s Asakusa district! Learn how to make temari (bite-sized sushi balls) and maki (hand-rolled sushi) with professional English-speaking hosts while learning about Japanese cooking traditions and the history of Asakusa along the way.

Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!

Cycling around Asakusa, Tokyo’s historic district, you’ll explore temples, alleyways, and shopping streets, while tasting succulent street food. Learn about the hidden gems and dive deeper into this popular tourist area with a local guide.

Learn how to make traditional Japanese food at a washoku cooking class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.

In one of Japan’s most beloved sake brewing areas, join your host Yoko for an educational and fun-filled day! Visit a sake museum, taste several types of Japanese rice wine, enjoy a local lunch, and check out a shopping street in the area!

Taste the heart of Kyoto's sake culture and explore Fushimi's sake legacy. Guided by sake-loving expert, visit historic breweries, shops, and a food hall to savor diverse flavors. Uncover the secrets of sake making, and enjoy sweet sake.

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.