Tokyo Food Experiences(254)

Tokyo Food Experiences

Experiences

Tea Ceremony Experience in Tokyo (Kimono Option Available)

Partake in a traditional tea ceremony in a Japanese garden. Learn about this key aspect of Japanese culture as you sip on freshly brewed tea served with wagashi and take in the natural scenery. A kimono option is available.

from ¥7,000

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Dining Experiences

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Spend an Afternoon with Geisha in Tokyo (w/ Tea & Wagashi)

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).

from ¥14,000

Food Tours

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Private Ramen Tour in Tokyo by Local Ramen Expert Hiroshi

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.

from ¥15,000

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Pick a location

Private Experience

Food Tours

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Tasting and Tour at One of Tokyo’s Oldest Sake Breweries

Ozawa Shuzo sake brewery is the perfect place to catch a breath of fresh air away from the bustle of the metropolis. Taste fine sakes made using crisp water that trickles down from the surrounding mountains, then enjoy a vegetarian lunch.

from ¥19,800

With sake

Cooking Classes

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Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking: Onigiri, Pickles & More

Join a pro Japanese chef and restaurateur in Nishi-Nippori, central Tokyo, for this vegan and gluten-free cooking class. Make six kinds of Japanese onigiri rice balls and complete your meal with soup, a side and a pickled dish.

from ¥14,000

Dining Experiences

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Tokyo Omakase Sushi Experience with Personal Chef

The spirit of “omotenashi” (hospitality) is alive at this upscale sushi restaurant in Tokyo. During this private omakase meal, you’ll leave all the menu decisions up to the chef, for an unforgettably luxurious sushi dining experience.

from ¥25,000

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Personal chef

Cooking Classes

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Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo

Central to food parties and family gatherings, the Japanese savory pancake known as “okonomiyaki” is a crowdpleaser that’s also fun to make! Make okonomiyaki alongside two side dishes, with instructions from an English-speaking cooking teacher.

from ¥13,200

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With recipe

Cooking Classes

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Tokyo Home Kitchen: Sushi-Making Class

Enjoy making sushi at a cozy home in Tokyo! Immerse yourself in daily Japanese life as you learn sushi-making techniques alongside a professional. Develop newfound skills, feast on a tasty lunch, and take home a recipe book at the end.

from ¥8,500

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With dinner

Cooking Classes

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Teishoku Cooking Class in Shinjuku (Four Meal Options)

Cook your own teishoku meal set at Chieko’s kitchen in central Tokyo. Choose your favorite menu and venture into Japanese home cooking: sushi, tamagoyaki, onigiri, and more!

from ¥11,000

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Rain or shine

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Shinjuku Walking Tour: Godzilla, Golden Gai & Street Food

Join a 4-hour guided walking tour of Tokyo’s largest entertainment district–Shinjuku! Visit essential landmarks like Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Nishi-Shinjuku, Godzilla & more. This tour includes Japanese food & is FREE for kids!

from ¥18,900

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25% discount

Cooking Classes

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Private Japanese Cooking Class in Nerima, Tokyo (3 Dishes)

Learn about Japanese home cooking in this private cooking class in Nerima, in the home of a Tokyo local, Emi. You’ll choose 3 popular Japanese dishes to cook and enjoy your hard work over a lively conversation on food and culture.

from ¥10,000

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Rain or shine

Private Experience

Food Tours

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Tsukiji Fish Market Breakfast Tour With Sashimi & Tamagoyaki

Fresh seafood for breakfast? Say no more. This morning tour of Tsukiji Fish Market might be the best way to start your day. Stroll around the market, check out the fresh seafood on display, and learn about the area from your English-speaking guide.

from ¥21,900

Tastings

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Sommelier-Led Online Beer Tasting with Luxury Fruit Pairing

Expand your palate during this online beer tasting and fruit pairing experience. Mario, the beer sommelier and guide for this virtual tasting, will introduce the culture of luxury fruit gifting in Japan, and walk you through fruit and beer pairings.

from ¥2,500

Food Tours

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Tokyo Yakitori and Ramen Tour in Shinjuku

Embark on a culinary journey through the busy streets of Shinjuku. Savor the smoky, succulent skewers of yakitori, and a steaming bowl of hearty ramen—all while learning about Japan's iconic food and drinking culture.

from ¥18,000

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Learn etiquette

Dining Experiences

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Afternoon Tea in Aoyama: Decadent Sweets & Savory Treats

Enter the whimsical world of Ginger Garden in Tokyo’s stylish Aoyama neighborhood. Indulge in a special afternoon tea experience, including sweet treats, decadent cakes, savory finger foods, and beverages.

from ¥10,000

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Rain or shine

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Adachi Fish Market Tour

Tour Tokyo’s second largest fish market, enjoy a kaisendon (seafood bowl) for breakfast, and discover the strange and unique seafood that inhabit local waters, while getting inside tips on Japanese culture from a knowledgeable tour guide.

from ¥15,000

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Local Tokyo Nightlife Shibuya Bar Hopping Tour

Go on a barhopping tour for a real taste of Shibuya’s nightlife! Go on a crawl through three to four unique restaurants and bars, with free shots at each spot. Take this opportunity to experience the nightlife, and meet new people over drinks!

from ¥5,220

With sake

Food Tours

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Tokyo Ramen Tour with the Ramen Adventurer

Taste two slurp-worthy bowls of ramen in Shinjuku with the Ramen Adventurer! Find out about the different categories of ramen and taste two different styles: one that’s light and umami, and another that’s packed with intensely fatty flavor.

from ¥18,000

With transport

Tastings

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Tokyo Tea Tasting: 12 Types of Matcha, Sencha, & Gyokuro

Experience a taste of Japan in Tokyo with a certified Tea Advisor who will introduce the origins & preparation of 12 types of tea. Learn about sencha, matcha, & gyokuro tea & the diverse regions they come from in an immersive tasting session.

from ¥11,000

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Tastings

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Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting With Sake Sommelier in Okutama

A certified sake sommelier presents a personalized menu crafted by his mentors at the 300-year-old sake brewery, Ozawa, in the calming nature of Western Tokyo. What better way to discover the world of Japanese sake?

from ¥18,000

Food Tours

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Ryogoku Sumo Town: Walking Tour & Chanko Nabe Lunch

Peel back the curtain of Japan’s national sport on a walking tour of Ryogoku Sumo Town! Visit local landmarks, view the training stables, learn about the history of sumo, then stop for a Chanko Nabe (hot-pot) meal at a primo local restaurant.

from ¥15,600

With lunch

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Tokyo Mystery Tour: Bike Ride, Unusual Museums, and More

Explore oddities and curiosities in Tokyo’s Meguro ward! With a guide by your side, hop on a bike & visit a mysterious museum, curious vending machine, climb a mysterious mountain, & enjoy some treats at a cool cafe.

from ¥19,500

With transport

Cooking Classes

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Takoyaki Cooking Class Near Shinjuku Station

No need to travel all the way to Osaka to enjoy takoyaki, the city’s iconic sizzling octopus dumplings! Learn how to make this Japanese comfort food in a class only a few minutes from Shinjuku Station, right in the heart of Tokyo.

from ¥3,500

Tastings

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Shibuya Guided Sake Tasting with 10 Sake Varieties

Learn the difference between daiginjo and junmai in a sake masterclass led by a sake-loving restaurant manager only 5 minutes from Shibuya Station. Taste 10 distinct varieties paired with light bites, while learning all about Japan’s national drink.

from ¥9,500

Tastings

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Tsukiji Guided Sake Tasting with 10 Sake Varieties

Discover the captivating world of Japanese rice wine while tasting 10 different kinds of sake paired with light bites. Learn all about sake brewing methods and differences in this masterclass led by a sake-loving restaurant manager.

from ¥9,500

Dining Experiences

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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.

from ¥22,000

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Cooking Classes

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Homemade Udon and Traditional Calligraphy Class in Tokyo

During this Japanese culture class in Tokyo, learn how to make the satisfyingly thick and chewy udon noodles from scratch, and use traditional Japanese calligraphy tools to write a kanji character of your choosing.

from ¥15,000

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With recipe

Private Experience

Food Tours

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Back to Edo: Sensoji and Asakusa Food Tour

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.

from ¥24,300

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Recent Reviews from Guests

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This was such an amazing experience! Our hosts were so kind and helpful, and gave us so many helpful instructions. The structure of the class is wonderful as well, you’re never bored or static!! Highly highly recommend!

Peta Morton

May 01, 2024

Tokyo Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

Cooking Classes

Absolutely amazing, chef nobu is a rare gem , market tour so informative and fun and then the sushi making experience will be hard to beat ...must do when in Tokyo

MEGAN HOSKEN

May 01, 2024

Tsukiji Market Tour and Sushi-Making Class with Chef Saisho

Cooking Classes

Guide had good communication and full of personality. The night was a ton of fun!

Kyle Doel

April 30, 2024

Shinjuku Nightlife: Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, & Kabukicho

Food Tours

We really had a good time. The shop owner does this since several decades. It was so much fun. We know now everything about japanese food Sample making, the right temperature and all the tricks. Thank you so much! ❤️

Janina Pape

April 30, 2024

Japanese Fake Food: Food Sample Making Workshop in Tokyo

Cooking Classes

I couldn't recommend the experience more! It was a very pleasurable time and delicous meal.

Michelle Rabia

April 28, 2024

Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Asakusa

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Neon lights, skyscrapers, fantastic food — Tokyo needs no introduction. This is the city with the most Michelin stars in the world, spread across everything from traditional tempura restaurants to glitzy teppanyaki grill houses. Whatever gastronomic delight you’re craving, Tokyo has it in abundance.

Just check out the sheer range of food experiences this city has to offer, and you’re certain to find some to suit you. There are vegan ramen tours, sushi masterclasses, refined Japanese sake tastings, nighttime drinking tours — the list goes on and on. With byFood’s lineup of trusted local experts, you can navigate your way into whichever niche of the Japanese food scene takes your fancy.

Not only do our Tokyo food experiences offer the chance to make some great memories and new friends, they’re also the best way for foodies to maximize their time in Japan. Forget the language barriers and restrictive entry policies; these Tokyo food experiences are your chance to get right to the heart of the city’s food scene with zero fuss.