Tokyo Vegetarian Japanese Tea Food Experiences(28)
All-You-Can-Drink Sake Tasting in Shibuya (+30 Bottles)
Join enthusiastic sake experts for a 2-hour unlimited sake tasting in Roppongi. Explore a hand-picked selection of sake from all over Japan, enjoy unique sake appetizers, and learn the history and production processes behind each variety.
Traditional Tea Ceremony in Ginza
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.
5-Course Tea Tasting Experience Near Meiji-jingu (Tokyo)
This meditative tea experience near Meiji-jingu Shrine in Harajuku hopes to transport you out of Tokyo’s hustle and bustle and into a tasting of selected tea sourced from Mt. Ryuso in Shizuoka served in five different ways.
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.
Tea and Drinks: Tokyo Tea-Based Izakaya Bars Tour
Venture into unique Tokyo bars that serve tea-based cocktails (chawari) in this alternative exploration of Tokyo’s unique nightlife in this guided tour in Gakugeidaigaku in Meguro. Three tea-based foods and three drinks are included.
Premium Tea-Based Dining Experience in Tokyo with Drinks
In this unique guided dining experience, enjoy tea-based beverages and fine dining in two trendy Tokyo restaurants with a knowledgeable guide. You’ll enjoy a course meal, take part in a tea-making workshop and enjoy tea-based drinks.
High-Quality Japanese Whisky Tasting in Shibuya
In this whisky tasting in Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, sip on 10 varieties of whisky from across Japan while learning about their flavors, history and background from a local whisky expert.
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.
Asakusa Matcha Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets
Level up your love of matcha with this matcha-making class in Asakusa that pairs the rich flavor of green tea with elegant Japanese confectioneries in an unique experience led by friendly English-speaking staff.
Flavors of Japan Food Tour with Wagashi
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.
Wagashi: 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.
Make 2 Kinds of Mochi Sweets in Tokyo: Dango & Daifuku
Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionery class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal fruit daifuku and sanshoku dango.
Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options)
Try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets in Setagaya, Tokyo! Choose from 5 classes and make your wagashi of choice: fruit daifuku, nerikiri, hanami dango skewers, and more, with certified wagashi instructor Kaoru.
Friendly Wagashi Making and Tea Ceremony in Central Tokyo
The perfect tea ceremony experience for beginners! Enjoy making seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) and learning the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. The tea master will perform the ceremony, and then you’ll get to prepare the matcha yourself!
Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo
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.
10 Kinds of Matcha Tasting & Matcha-Making Session (Tokyo)
Deepen your understanding of matcha tea with a former tea farmer and matcha expert. Try eight kinds of tea from across Japan, each with different colors and aromas, learn the best way to whisk frothy matcha and enjoy matcha latte and sweets.
Onigiri Bento-Making Class in Yanaka (Tokyo)
In this onigiri-making class in Tokyo’s Yanaka area, craft an adorable selection of unique onigiri before arranging a delicious bento box with your onigiri alongside an array of local staples like fried chicken and Japanese-style omelets.
Yanaka Food Tour, Bento-Making & Cultural Workshop (Tokyo)
Discover Yanaka, a Tokyo gem near Nippori and Ueno, in this unique experience led by locals. On this day tour, you’ll explore the area, visit Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Ginza, try local snacks, make your own lunch and take part in a cultural workshop.
Japanese Wellbeing: Tea, Miso, Regional Food, & Soba (Ginza)
Discover the secrets of Japanese health & wellbeing with a guided tour in Ginza! Join Kawada-san, your host, as you learn about & taste superfoods (matcha, miso, regional products, soba) at specialty locations. End the tour with a soba noodle lunch.
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.
Tempura Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)
Fry an assortment of tempura to crisp perfection in this home cooking class in Shinagawa. You’ll complete your meal with Japanse-style rolled omelet, miso soup, and a side dish, and indulge in a Japanese seasonal dessert with tea.
Traditional Table-Style Tea Ceremony in Tokyo (Setagaya)
A professional tea master leads this experience in Setagaya, Tokyo, where you can experience a traditional Japanese ceremony and sip on a refreshing cup of sencha green tea comfortably using tables and chairs in a traditional tatami room.
Tokyo Food & Culture Tour: Yanaka Ginza, Yanesen, & Nezu
Embark on a walking tour through the charming districts of Yanaka Ginza, Yanesen, Nezu, & Sendagi. Visit cultural sites & try street foods like roasted sweet potato, yakitori, croquettes, & chestnut ice cream.
Vegan Maki Sushi Home Cooking Class in Setagaya, Tokyo
Make and enjoy a healthy lunch in Yuka's kitchen in Setagaya (Tokyo)! In this fun home cooking class, roll vegan and low-gluten maki sushi and prepare side dishes with seasonal vegetables.
Private Tsukiji Market Visit & Sushi-Making in Ikebukuro
Learn all about sushi-making with a certified guide interpreter, from choosing fresh ingredients to enjoying a delicious sushi meal, in this private Tsukiji Outer Market visit followed by a sushi making class in Ikebukuro.
Ikebukuro Sushi Making Class (Vegan & Vegetarian Options)
Fall in love with sushi making in this fun and engaging home cooking class in Ikebukuro. Cut tuna, prepare sushi rice, grate wasabi and assemble three kinds of sushi to enjoy with a steamy bowl of miso soup. Vegan and vegetarian options available!
Private Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Cooking Class in Tokyo
Learn how to cook traditional home-cooked Japanese dishes with vegetarian and gluten-free modifications in this home cooking class in Tokyo. Pick from a menu of dishes like onigiri and gyoza to build your balanced Japanese set meal.
Nerikiri Wagashi-Making & Tea Tasting in Yanaka (Tokyo)
Unleash your creativity as you make a beautiful nerikiri wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet). Enjoy your wagashi alongside a tasting of three types of Japanese green tea in this wagashi-making and tea-tasting experience in Yanaka (Tokyo).
Discover Tokyo's Best Vegetarian Food Experiences
Tokyo, a city renowned for its vibrant food scene, offers a plethora of vegetarian options that will delight both locals and travelers alike. With a growing appreciation for plant-based diets, many eateries across Tokyo are now innovatively incorporating vegetarian dishes into their menus, and blending these offerings with authentic Japanese tea experiences. These culinary adventures promise not only to tantalize your taste buds but also provide a refreshing insight into Japanese culture.
Start your journey by exploring the serene atmosphere of traditional tea houses, where you can indulge in vegetarian treats that pair perfectly with freshly brewed Japanese tea. Imagine one-of-a-kind opportunities to interact with local chefs who are passionate about creating delicious vegetarian ramen bowls, sushi, and tempura, all infused with seasonal ingredients. These experiences are set against the backdrop of Tokyo’s lively cityscape, allowing you to savor the harmonic balance of simplicity and elegance characteristic of Japanese cuisine.
Experience the Art of Japanese Tea
No food journey in Tokyo is complete without experiencing the centuries-old tradition of Japanese tea. As part of these food experiences, guests are invited to partake in authentic tea ceremonies, where the art of brewing tea is performed with grace and precision. Here, the focus is not only on the taste but the meditative process involved in making the perfect cup of tea, using revered varieties such as matcha and sencha.
The interplay between vegetarian dishes and Japanese tea presents a symbiotic relationship that enhances the flavors on your palate. Picture savoring a crisp and flavorful seaweed salad alongside a bitter yet refreshing cup of matcha. These experiences allow you to truly appreciate the subtle yet profound relationship between tea and vegetarian cuisine, and how they complement each other in enhancing the overall dining experience.
Unforgettable Culinary Adventures in Tokyo
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or simply exploring plant-based options, Tokyo offers diverse culinary adventures that are not to be missed. Each food experience invites you to witness the skillful crafting of vegetarian dishes, allowing you to gain insights into the creativity of Japanese chefs. Enjoy a flavorful miso soup rich with umami, or indulge in perfectly balanced soba noodles paired with a delicate green tea that highlights the authentic flavors.
These food adventures are not limited to traditional flavors. Many innovative chefs are reinterpreting classic Japanese dishes with a modern twist, utilizing locally sourced ingredients to provide menus that are as diverse as they are delicious. This offers both a feast for the eyes and the stomach, bringing together the perfect fusion of taste, health, and artistry.
Embark on these unforgettable vegetarian and Japanese tea food experiences in Tokyo and create lasting memories of your culinary journey. Discover the exquisite taste and cultural depth that lie in the heart of Japanese vegetarian cuisine—an adventure in dining that marries health with indulgence, tradition with innovation.