Vegan Japanese Sake Food Experiences(38)

Explore vegan delights and Japanese sake experiences, highlighting plant-based dishes and sake pairings in Japan for a taste of its culinary culture.
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TOKYO

The Midnight Diners Tour: Cherry Blossom Edition (2025)

For a limited time, enjoy a special cherry blossom 2025 tour version of the popular Midnight Diners tour! See beautiful sakura trees blooming along Inokashira Park’s lake and then hit up local bars and izakaya in Tokyo’s Kichijoji neighborhood.

from¥22,500
(3)
Likely to sell out
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sushi Making Class & Sake Tasting in Asakusa, Tokyo

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.

from¥16,000
(9)
Regional food
Food Tours
KYOTO

Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto! This intimate tour takes you along the cobbled walkways of the geisha district of Gion, and along the historic streets of Pontocho, stopping for dinner and drinks at cool local restaurants and niche bars.

from¥13,125
(32)
Bestseller
Food Tours
FUKUOKA

Hakata Food Tour: 7 Dishes & 4 Drinks at 4 Yatai Stalls

In this private yatai-hopping tour, enjoy dinner and drinks at up to four yatai food stalls in Nagahama and Neo-Nakasu, two distinctive yatai areas in Hakata, with a local expert foodie guide. Hotel pick-up and transportation by taxi are included!

from¥29,800
(5)
Featured on YouTube
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sushi-Making Experience in Tokyo (Cooking Class in Asakusa)

Make authentic Japanese sushi from scratch at a cooking class in Asakusa, a historic district in Tokyo! Your expert hosts will guide you from rice to roll, teaching you about the history and culture surrounding sushi and the famed Asakusa district.

from¥13,000
(7)
Regional food
Tastings
TOKYO

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.

from¥8,850
(5)
Has a gift
Food Tours
TOKYO

Toshimaya Shuzo Sake Brewery Tour

Unlock the secrets of Japanese sake during a visit to one of Tokyo’s oldest sake breweries. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the meticulous brewing process, enjoy a sake pairing, and learn about the history of this beloved national drink.

from¥14,000
(13)
With sake
Tastings
TOKYO

Unlimited Sake Tastings at a Private Sake Salon in Tsukiji

Enjoy unlimited sake tastings at a private sake salon in Tsukiji. A sake sommelier will help you discover your perfect type of sake.

from¥6,500
(3)
Nomihoudai
Food Tours
TOKYO

Shinjuku Nightlife: Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai, & Kabukicho

Eat and drink your way through Shinjuku–Tokyo’s renowned nightlife district–alongside an English-speaking Japanese guide. Discover hidden bars, local izakayas, make friends, and lifelong memories during this quintessential nightlife experience.

from¥14,500
(9)
With sake
Private Experience
Tastings
TOKYO

Guided Sake or Shochu 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¥5,000
(5)
Near station
Food Tours
OSAKA

Bar Crawl and Nightlife in Downtown Osaka

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.

from¥18,000
(2)
With sake
Private Experience
Tastings
TOKYO

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
(2)
Tastings
TOKYO

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.

from¥12,300
(1)
Has a gift
Food Tours
TOKYO

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.

from¥33,000
(2)
Food Tours
TOKYO

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.

from¥38,500
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Asakusa Sushi-Making Class Near Sensoji & Kaminarimon

Make a whopping 16 pieces of sushi topped with fresh salmon, scallops, shrimp and more ingredients handpicked by seasoned sushi masters in this fun and engaging class in the heart of Asakusa. Vegan and vegetarian options are available upon request.

from¥15,000
(8)
Nomihoudai
Cooking Classes
YAMANASHI

Yamanashi Cooking Class: Make Hoto Noodles by Lake Kawaguchi

An iconic dish of Yamanashi, learn how to make hoto—a type of flat, wide noodles—from scratch during this cooking class. Swimming in an umami broth, hoto is a classic Japanese comfort food that you’ll want to make again and again.

from¥3,300
(3)
Near station
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Tokyo Ninja Food Experience

A fun time for the whole family, you’ll dress, train, and eat like a ninja during this immersive experience in Asakusa! Test out your shuriken, blowgun, and sword skills, then refuel with a ninja-themed menu followed by a casual tea ceremony.

from¥6,200
(1)
With 1 drink
Tastings
NAGANO

Nagano Sake Tasting Walking Tour

Sake lovers, this tour is made for you! Join a sake tasting & sake factory tour in Nagano. Try a range of sake, amazake, enjoy small dishes (like pickles & Nagano miso), & explore the streets of Nagano & the Zenkoji Temple area.

from¥8,800
(4)
Food Tours
SHIZUOKA

Glamping Eco Tour with Mount Fuji Views

Unwind during a 2-day glamping experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji. You’ll harvest local veggies, enjoy a yakiniku BBQ, tour a sake brewery, and take a trek to the scenic waterfalls nearby, during this sustainable eco-tour.

from¥137,500
(1)
byFood Original
Private Experience
Food Tours
SHIGA

Unveil the Secrets of Sake & Soy Sauce in a Brewery Town

Venture off-the-beaten path to Kinomoto, a picturesque town in Shiga prefecture. Tour local breweries (sake and soy sauce), interact with the townspeople, visit a Buddhist temple, and stop by charming shops along the way.

from¥8,000
(1)
Private Experience
Tastings
TOKYO

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¥39,050
(2)
With sake
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Sushi-Making Class in Dotonbori (Osaka)

Dress like a sushi chef and learn to make sushi (both nigiri and gunkan rolls) in this sushi-making class right by Osaka’s glittering Dotonbori River, only a few minutes from Namba Station. Halal, vegan and gluten-free options available!

from¥11,000
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

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.

from¥15,000
Tastings
TOKYO

Taste Seven Traditional Japanese Sake in Shinjuku

Through this experience, your guide will teach you about Japan's relationship with sake throughout its history and culture, serve 7 different sakes, and explain how each sake is prepared, should be enjoyed, and which foods have complimentary tastes.

from¥8,000
(1)
With sake
Tastings
TOKYO

Sake Masterclass & Tasting with a Sommelier in Shibuya

Discover Japan’s National Drink in this all-you-can-drink sake tasting led by an English-speaking sake sommelier in a modern bar near Shibuya Station. Learn the history and culture of sake as you sample your choice from 60 bottles.

from¥8,000
(2)
Nomihoudai
Food Tours
OKAYAMA

Private Japanese Tea Ceremony With a Tea Master (Okayama)

Experience a private Japanese tea ceremony with a Tea Master in Kurashiki, a charming city in Okayama. Witness a traditional tea ceremony, enjoy fresh matcha and wagashi, then make matcha yourself under the guidance of your Tea Master.

from¥6,000
(1)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Asakusa Bar Hopping Tour (Tokyo)

Join a bar-hopping tour and experience Asakusa like a local. A local guide will show you a side of Asakusa that most visitors do not get to experience. Enjoy food and drink while seeing a unique side of one of the most famous areas of Japan.

from¥22,000
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Hugo was an incredible guide: he was knowledgeable, interesting, and funny. We learned so much about Kyoto and about Japan on our tour and got to see areas of the city that we would not have explored on our own. We loved the bars and the variety of foods that were selected for us as well. We highly recommend Hugo and this tour for anyone visiting Kyoto.
Sarah Ledbetter
February 08, 2025
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Small Group, All-Inclusive Kyoto Night Food and Culture Tour
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We had a fantastic time at our tasting thanks to Hayato, the man who led our experience!! He was very knowledgeable and generous with his time, including sharing recommendations for bars and things to do during the rest of our stay. We had a lot of fun learning about the history of Japanese whiskey and experiencing the nuances in taste among the different makers and bottles. Would highly recommend!!!
Rachel Gallegos
February 07, 2025
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High-Quality Japanese Whisky Tasting in Shibuya
Tastings
Highly Recommended! A Unique Vegan & Sake Pairing Experience Finding great vegan food in Japan can be tough, but this experience was exceptional! The expertly paired sake enhanced each dish, from the rich soy meat Peking duck to the flavorful tan-tan noodles. The sommelier was incredibly knowledgeable, making the tasting both delicious and educational. Plus, the masu sake cup souvenir was a great touch! For sake lovers and plant-based food enthusiasts, this is a must-try in Tokyo. Don’t miss it!
Emil S.
February 05, 2025
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Sake Tasting with Sommelier and Vegan Chinese Lunch in Tokyo
Tastings
Our experience was fantastic! Bruce and Tomoko were exceptional. This is a must do when in Fukuoka. We wanted to experience the Yatai stalls but felt a little intimidated doing them by ourselves so we booked the tour and we’re so glad we did! We highly recommend to book this to get the real local experience. We made two new friends who helped us enjoy delicious food and were delightful company! 10 out 10. It was an unforgettable evening and an extra-special birthday for my wife.
Harrison Lam
February 04, 2025
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Hakata Food Tour: 7 Dishes & 4 Drinks at 4 Yatai Stalls
Food Tours
This was a very informative and excellent experience. The folks at the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center are very knowledgeable and represent the community of Sake and Shochu makers professionally and with respect for the integrity of the art. We learned so much in one hour and we walked away with meaningful and valuable gifts that we were not expecting at all. The presentation packed enough information that gave us an appreciation for the complexity of the characteristics of sake and left us inspired to learn more. Definitely choose to learn from these industry experts. You won’t see sake the same after this.
Sheila Street
February 03, 2025
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Guided Sake or Shochu Tasting in Central Tokyo (Shimbashi)
Tastings

Discover Unique Vegan and Sake Experiences in Japan

Welcome to your ultimate guide to exploring the best vegan-friendly and Japanese sake food experiences in Japan. Whether you’re a dedicated vegan traveler or a sake enthusiast looking to expand your palate, these curated experiences promise an unforgettable culinary journey. Japanese cuisine, celebrated worldwide for its rich flavors and meticulous preparation, offers a wealth of options for those adhering to a plant-based diet. When paired with the delicate and nuanced beverages like sake, these culinary adventures can become truly transcendent. Dive in to discover where vegan meets tradition in the heart of Japan.

Vegan Delights: A Taste of Japan

In a country known for its meat and fish-rich dishes, you might wonder about the availability of vegan options. Fear not! The Japanese have mastered the art of using plant-based ingredients like tofu, seaweed, and seasonal vegetables to craft delicious vegan meals. From savoring traditional dishes such as vegetable tempura, mushroom hot pots, and seaweed salads to enjoying modern vegan iterations of classics like ramen and sushi, there are abundant options across the nation. These vegan dishes highlight fresh local produce and time-honored culinary techniques, ensuring that your meal is as authentic as it is delicious. Discover vibrant food scenes in bustling metropolitan areas or quaint countryside towns, each offering a unique twist on vegan dining.

The Art of Japanese Sake

No culinary tour of Japan is complete without immersing yourself in the world of sake. Known as "nihonshu" in Japan, sake is a versatile beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold, depending on the season. It is brewed through a process of fermenting polished rice, water, and koji mold, and comes in a variety of styles and flavor profiles. When paired with vegan dishes, sake enhances the dining experience by complementing the natural flavors of the food. Attend sake tastings, visit traditional breweries, and learn how to pair different types of sake with a menu designed to unfold a spectrum of flavors. Gain insights into the artistry behind sake brewing and discover which sake type tickles your taste buds the most.

Combining vegan food with Japanese sake opens up a world of exquisite taste experiences, highlighting the best of Japan's culinary arts. As you plan your journey, remember that each region offers its own unique vegan and sake delights, inviting you to explore and savor new gastronomic horizons.