Premium Dining in Japan(47)
Wagyu Teppanyaki at Katsura: Tokyo Tower View Plan
Enjoy a fine dining experience with wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients in the luxurious Tokyo Prince Hotel teppanyaki grill. Bask in the scenic views of the Tokyo Tower skyline while sipping on bar drinks.
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.
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.
Luxury Cruise in Tokyo Bay: View of Skytree, Rainbow Bridge
Experience a beloved pastime of a bygone era aboard a private yakatabune (roofed boat). Cruise the Tokyo city waterways (Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Skytree), enjoy an elegant kaiseki meal prepared by renowned chefs, & more.
Sake Pairing and Omakase Sushi in Tokyo with Personal Chef
A private dining experience in the heart of Tokyo, enjoy an omakase course with Chef Imai featuring 15 pieces of sushi and a sake pairing. Seasonal appetizers, soup, and dessert are also included in this intimate sushi counter experience.
Kobe Beef and Cultural City Experience in Kobe
In Kobe City, take a walking tour around the area, visiting the area’s oldest shrine and joining a meditation session. Then, taste the region’s renowned Kobe beef – succulent and tender – at one of Kobe’s most popular teppanyaki restaurants.
Noh, Spirituality, and a Meal with the Gods at Afuri Shrine
Discover Noh, Japanese traditional performance art, and experience the spirituality of a pilgrimage to Afuri Shrine, complete with a meal shared with the gods.
Wasabi Kaiseki Meal and 1 Night Stay at a Shizuoka Onsen
Taste authentic wasabi during a multi-course kaiseki in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan’s top producer of the crop. Then, spend a night at a traditional Japanese inn and luxuriate in the healing hot spring waters of Shirakabeso.
Evening Gion Walking Tour and Customized Kappo Dinner
Connect with the essence of Kyoto as you stroll along the machiya houses, shrines and bridges of Gion’s alleyways with a knowledgeable guide, and indulge in a multi-course kappo dinner customized to your preferences.
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.
Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Dining with a Local Guide in Kyoto
Indulge in a variety of meat cuts and side dishes in this private Kyoto dining experience. You’ll visit a local restaurant tailored to your dietary needs, enjoy melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, and learn about Japanese culture from Hiroshi, your guide.
Tokyo Bay Private Dinner in a Traditional Boat
Sightsee and dine with utmost comfort! See Tokyo Tower and Odaiba’s Rainbow Bridge light up at night while enjoying a multi-course dinner with temaki and tempura on a private yakatabune boat along Tokyo Bay.
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.
Shojin Ryori Lunch in 1200-Year-Old Ekoin Temple (Wakayama)
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.
Kyoto Machiya Tour & Candlelit Kaiseki Dinner in Nishijin
Experience ancient Kyoto and indulge in its cuisine in Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old townhouse designated as a tangible cultural property of the city. Enjoy a guided tour followed by a traditional kaiseki meal by candlelight.
Kyoto Gion Tour and Rare Fugu Banquet with Michelin Chef
Let Nadja take you on a fascinating tour of Kyoto’s historic geisha district Gion. Then end the day at an exclusive restaurant with a 7-course meal of fugu pufferfish, with a guide that works at a three Michelin-starred restaurant.
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!
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.
Multi-Course Japanese Dining with Tea Pairing in Shizuoka
Witness the culinary skill of chefs and experience the refined pairings of a chashi tea expert while feasting on multiple dishes from appetizers to dessert paired with tea in this dining experience that makes the most of Shizuoka’s fresh offerings.
Nijo Market Visit & Dinner With Fresh Produce in Sapporo
A true way of exploring a city’s best produce is to check out the markets. Purchase Hokkaido produce and seafood you’d like to try and have them prepared by a professional chef for a fully personalized dining experience.
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.
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.
Wakayama: Fire Prayer & Lunch in a 1,200-Year-Old Temple
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.
Wakayama: Meditation & Lunch in a 1,200-Year-Old Temple
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.
Tokyo Sumo Tournament & Kaiseki Dinner on Traditional Boat
This exclusive experience includes premium seats, light snacks and a drink at the 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament in Ryogoku Kokugikan, followed by a luxurious kaiseki dinner across Tokyo Bay aboard a traditional yakatabune boat.
Shizuoka Tea Farm & Samurai Culture Tour w/ Kaiseki Dining
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.
December 2024 Christmas Luxury Cruise in Tokyo Bay
Celebrate the holidays in luxury in this limited-time experience available only this December 21st and 24th. See the Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks show from the rooftop of a yakatabune traditional boat and savor an exquisite seasonal kaiseki meal.
Kyoto Kimono Experience, Kaiseki Dining & Limousine Ride
Experience the elegance and traditions of Kyoto in this exclusive experience. Dressed in a traditional silk kimono, enjoy a scenic limousine ride through Kyoto and indulge in a multi-course kaiseki dinner with Kyoto ingredients.
For gourmands looking to truly indulge, Japan offers some outstanding opportunities. Bejeweled with more Michelin-starred cities than any other country on earth, it’s arguably the best place on earth to splash out on some premium fine dining. Centuries of home-grown tradition has gone into developing the unique culinary culture of Japan, while in more modern times the country’s adventurous chefs have spread across the globe to master cuisines from far and wide.
In short, you’re not short options for premium dining in Japan. You could take it ultra-traditional with a high-class ryōtei meal, where you’ll be served a traditional kaiseki multi-course meal in a private tatami mat room, looking out over serene private gardens. Or if you’re looking for something a little more modern, why not try the wagyu beef steakhouses of Ginza, or outlets from some of the biggest names in European gastronomy like Joël Robuchon Tokyo.
Whatever you’re looking for, Japan has an outstanding lineup of sushi savants, wagyu wizards, and international experts on standby to serve your every need. With byFoods range of premium dining restaurants in Japan, you’ll be able to land a seat at their tables with just a few clicks.