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Japanese Tea Tasting, Matcha, & Wagashi in Tokyo 2
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Japanese Tea Tasting, Matcha-Making & Matcha Sweets in Tokyo

Join Chisei, a professional tea instructor, for a Japanese tea-tasting & matcha-making experience in Tokyo. You’ll try & compare 5 varieties of tea, enjoy Japanese sweets (wagashi), & then make matcha with a bamboo tea whisk.

from$61.68
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Tokyo Bay Private Lunch or Dinner Yakatabune Boat Cruise 1
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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.

from$167.08
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Vegan Buddhist Shojin Ryori Cooking Class in Setagaya, Tokyo 3
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Vegan Shojin Ryori Buddhist Cuisine Cooking Class in Tokyo

Have you heard of shojin ryori, vegan Buddhist Japanese food? Take this casual cooking class hosted by Yuka in Setagaya, Tokyo, where you’ll transform seasonal, vegan & gluten-free ingredients into a fresh and delicious meal.

from$84.12
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Tempura Cooking Experience at Tempura Ono 10
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Make Tempura With a World Famous Chef in Tokyo

Make tempura with a world renowned chef in Tokyo! Join Chef Koichiro Shimura at his high-end tempura restaurant to learn valuable culinary skills, hear industry stories, make fresh tempura, then a tempura omakase lunch course.

from$588.85
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Tokyo Bars and Mixology with Whisky, Sake, and Food Pairings 8
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Tokyo Bars and Mixology with Whisky, Sake, and Food Pairings

Experience the best of Tokyo nightlife with an expert-guided tour of the bars of Shinbashi and Ginza. Learn about whisky, sake, and food pairings, as well as Japanese drinking etiquette and customs.

from$273.74
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Traditional Nihonbashi: Lunch, Tea Ceremony & Tatami Making 1
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Traditional Nihonbashi: Lunch, Tea Ceremony & Tatami Making

Immerse yourself in traditions of time past in this cultural experience in the heart of Tokyo! You’ll enjoy a traditional tofu lunch prepared Edo-period style, a tatami coaster making workshop and a tea ceremony in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district.

from$105.15
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Sushi-Making Class with Professional Chef in Tokyo 1
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Sushi-Making Class with Professional Chef in Tokyo

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.

from$138.80
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Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room 1
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Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room

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.

from$49.07
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Online Cooking Class: Cute Character Bento Making Class 1
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Online Cooking Class: Cute Character Bento Making Class

Think outside the (bento) box during this fun online cooking class! Using easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll make an adorable themed bento featuring cartoon characters. These packed lunch boxes are as cute as they are delicious.

from$21.03
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Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo 4
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Solo & Family-friendly! Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in a Tokyo Neighborhood

Make wagashi sweets with a certified instructor at her home in Tokyo. Learn the cultural significance of mochi, make fruit daifuku and hanami dango, decorate a delicate nerikiri confectionery, whisk matcha, and enjoy your sweets with tea.

from$84.12
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Local Food Tour in Fun & Friendly Sugamo 1
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Local Food Tour in Fun & Friendly Sugamo

An old-school shopping street that’s a bit of a local secret, Sugamo is popular among the older demographic, but offers delights for all ages. From charming sweets shops to eclectic handicrafts, explore the “Harajuku for Old Ladies” on a guided tour!

from$169.64
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Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher 1
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Rolled sushi & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn how to make two of Japan’s most iconic foods — sushi rolls and gyoza — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience teaching English.

from$98.14
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Homestyle Ramen & Gyoza Making w/ Tokyo English Teacher 1
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Easy Tonkotsu Ramen & Gyoza Making w/ Tokyo English Teacher

Level up your Japanese cooking skills with this hands-on tonkotsu ramen and gyoza cooking class based in the trendy area of Jimbosho, and learn everything you need to know to recreate the dishes back home.

from$98.14
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Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo 1
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Solo & Family-friendly! Make Nerikiri & Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo

Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal nerikiri to enjoy with freshly made matcha tea.

from$56.08
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Backstreets of Shibamata Private Bike Tour w/ Lunch & Coffee 2
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Backstreets of Shibamata Private Bike Tour w/ Lunch & Coffee

Step out of the Tokyo tourist circuit and explore the quaint neighborhood of Shibamata by bike. Cycle through nostalgic retro shops and enjoy delicious local specialties in this private tour that includes lunch and coffee.

from$140.20
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Private Tokyo Miso Ramen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour 1
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Private Tokyo Miso Ramen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

Feel right at home in this home cooking lesson with a Tokyo local specializing in hospitality. Tour a local market, learn to make miso ramen from scratch, and prepare a homemade Japanese mochi sweet (fruit daifuku) for dessert.

from$91.13
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Tokyo: Tea Ceremony Experience in a small tea room 3
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Traditional Tea Ceremony Near Nishi-Nippori Station (Tokyo)

Experience a Japanese tea ceremony and learn insights on how to whisk matcha the traditional way from a tea master with over 20 years of experience only a few minutes from Nishi-Nippori Station in central Tokyo.

from$56.08
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Tea Ceremony w/ a Master in a Traditional Teahouse (Tokyo) 1
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Tea Ceremony w/ a Master in a Traditional Teahouse (Tokyo)

Step inside a traditional tearoom in the tranquil Otaguro Park in Tokyo’s Ogikubo district. Here, take part in a Japanese tea ceremony held by a master and enjoy authentic matcha while learning more about Japanese culture.

from$105.15
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Historical Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting in Western Tokyo 16
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Historical Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting in Western Tokyo

Take a break from the bustle of the city in a historical sake brewery in western Tokyo where you can learn about the production, history, and culture of Japan’s national drink while sipping on fresh brews with producers and a sake expert.

from$91.13
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Tokyo Halal Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class & Supermarket Tour 5
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Tokyo Halal Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class & Supermarket Tour

Enjoy a halal Japanese cooking in Tokyo! Learn to read labels and find ingredients in a Japanese supermarket, and enjoy a cooking class where you’ll make delicious ramen and gyoza with halal-certified ingredients to enjoy with green tea pudding.

from$98.14
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Tokyo Kaiseki Cuisine Cooking Class 8
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Tokyo Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

Discover the refined flavors of Japanese cuisine during this kaiseki cooking class in Tokyo. Learn traditional techniques and recipes to create a multi-course meal that’s colorful, elegant, and balanced.

from$75.70
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UNESCO Recognized Washoku Cooking Class 4
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UNESCO Recognized Washoku Cooking Class

Learn how to make the UNESCO-recognized “washoku” (traditional Japanese cuisine) during a cooking class in central Tokyo! Learn the fundamentals of Japanese cooking while making 4 different dishes with an English-speaking culinary instructor.

from$98.14
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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class With a Chef in Ikebukuro 4
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Homey Ramen & Gyoza Class with a Japanese Chef in Ikebukuro – Includes Matcha and Wagashi

Prepare and enjoy two of Japan’s favorite dishes, gyoza dumplings and ramen noodles, in this family-friendly class only a few minutes’ walk from Ikebukuro Station! Learn the methods and recipes to make these classic dishes with a pro chef.

from$94.63
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Nature Walk & Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: Ramen & Gyoza 2
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Nature Walk & Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: Ramen & Gyoza

Join a nature walk through serene gardens in Tokyo, then embark on a ramen & gyoza cooking adventure guided by a certified Japanese cooking instructor! Lunch includes your handmade ramen & gyoza along with side dishes, dessert, & drinks.

from$105.15
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Gluten-Free/Vegan Ramen Made from Scratch at a Japanese Home 4
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Chicken/Gluten-Free/Vegan/Halal Ramen Making Class in Tokyo

Enjoy making a hot bowl of ramen from scratch, using only the best, high quality and organic ingredients! Learn from a friendly host at a lovely private home in Kunitachi, Tokyo. Vegan, gluten-free, halal-friendly and chicken ramen options available.

from$90.43
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Eat and Drink Like a Tokyo Salaryman in Shinbashi 9
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Eat and Drink Like a Tokyo Salaryman in Shinbashi

“Work hard, play hard” embodies the mentality of many Japanese workers. This mentality is epitomized in the food scene of Shinbashi, the raucous “salaryman” district of Tokyo where business meets pleasure. Explore the area’s gastropubs on this tour!

from$185.06
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Guided Sake or Shochu Tasting in Central Tokyo (Shimbashi) 1
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Guided Sake Tasting in Central Tokyo (Shimbashi)

Sip a drink of Japan’s national beverage — sake! Learn its brewing methods, culture and history from a sake expert while tasting six different varieties in Shimbashi, central Tokyo. Wrap up with a fun tasting quiz. Shochu tastings are also available!

from$35.05
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Customizable Vegetarian Washoku Home Cooking Class (Tokyo) 1
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Customizable Vegetarian Washoku Home Cooking Class (Tokyo)

Learn the secrets of washoku home cooking in this customizable class in Setagaya, Tokyo! Stroll through lush gardens with your host, and prepare a healthy and delicious meal designed taking into consideration your dietary needs and preferences.

from$105.15
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Yuko was a fantastic host—gentle, kind, and incredibly generous with her knowledge. Our family of five thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese sweets-making session, learning skills we're excited to bring back home. Her hospitality truly went above and beyond, making this an unforgettable memory. We highly recommend this expereince!
Henrique Manuel Goncalves
July 22, 2025
Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo 10
Solo Friendly! Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo
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We absolutely loved our gluten free ramen class with Nahoko. Nahoko made us feel at home from the very start of the cooking class, getting to know each other and teaching us about the different types of umami that help to make a dish. We prepared and cooked each element of ramen - broth, noodles, chilli oil and toppings from scratch. I now can understand my husband’s love for ramen, it tasted so unbelievably good - still dreaming of it! 100% recommend to everyone who wishes for delicious ramen.
Inga Quill
July 21, 2025
Gluten-Free/Vegan Ramen Made from Scratch at a Japanese Home 4
Chicken/Gluten-Free/Vegan/Halal Ramen Making Class in Tokyo
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I can say how much my friend and enjoyed this class, you will learn so much from one of the nice instrutor, whom truly loves Wagashi, it was amazing
Brandon reamer
July 19, 2025
Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo 4
Solo Friendly! Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo
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We took this private mochi class with Sakura-san! What an amazing fun day it was! Sakura-san was very kind, hospitable, and knowledgeable! The history and every step to making the mochi was very detailed. Both sweet and savory mochi were delicious and I can’t wait to try these recipes when I get home! Thank you much Sakura-san! I will definitely take another class from you if ever I am back in Japan!
Kristy Gomez
July 16, 2025
Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo) 1
Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)
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This was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed making our own lunch as a family accomodating our need for GF food. Our host was so generous and kind. We were able to get recommendations for other GF places to eat. We are looking forward to cooking our ramen at home.
Katherine Russell
July 12, 2025
Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking Class: Make Udon Noodles 7
Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking Class: Make Udon Noodles
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Discover the Best Vegetarian Food Experiences in Tokyo

Tokyo, a vibrant city known for its culinary prowess, surprisingly offers a wide array of vegetarian food experiences. Whether you're a committed vegetarian, transitioning to plant-based, or simply exploring curious culinary paths, Tokyo has something for everyone. From traditional Japanese dishes to innovative fusion creations, these experiences showcase the versatility and creativity of vegetarian cuisine in Japan's capital.

Dive into local vegetarian delights by exploring food tours or dine-in experiences, where each dish tells a story rooted in Japanese tradition with a modern twist. Often, these experiences highlight seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, making every meal a unique journey. As you wander through different neighborhoods, you'll encounter vibrant markets and quaint eateries that capture Tokyo's eclectic food scene, all while catering to your dietary preferences.

Unique Vegetarian Dishes You Must Try

Tokyo prides itself on a rich array of vegetarian choices, ensuring that even the most discerning palate will leave satisfied. One must-try dish is the revamped "Shojin Ryori," a traditional Buddhist form of dining that excludes meat and fish. This meal typically includes fresh tofu, seaweed, and seasonal vegetables artfully prepared to please both the eye and the stomach.

For those with a sweet tooth, Tokyo offers "Anmitsu," a delightful dessert made from agar jelly, sweet azuki bean paste, and seasonal fruits, often served with matcha green tea for a complete experience. Or sample the enticing "Tempura," where an assortment of vegetables are lightly battered and fried to golden perfection, offering a light yet satisfying crunch.

If western-style food brings you comfort, you won't want to miss the vegetarian pop-up restaurants and cafes. They serve innovative dishes such as plant-based sushi, ramen with vegan broth, and umami-rich miso-glazed roasted vegetables. Each bite is a testament to Tokyo's embrace of vegetarianism with open arms.

Immerse Yourself in Tokyo's Vegetarian Food Culture

One of the best ways to truly experience the vegetarian delights of Tokyo is through guided food tours, which offer insights into the cultural significance behind each dish. These tours often take you to hidden gems and classic spots known only to locals, helping you appreciate the depth and breadth of Tokyo's vegetarian offerings.

The city's dynamic mix of old and new is reflected in its food scene. Japan's historical practices of vegetarian eating, mainly linked to cultural and religious practices, marry with contemporary culinary methods. Many venues even teach visitors how to prepare iconic vegetarian dishes, allowing you to take a piece of Tokyo's food culture back home with you.

While exploring Tokyo's vegetarian cuisine, it's easy to see how traditional flavors are harmoniously blended with modern trends, crafted by chefs who are passionate about sustainability and health. Beyond just meals, these experiences promote a thoughtful approach to eating that resonates with the global movement towards plant-based diets, creating memorable moments in every bite.