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Dining Experiences
TOKYO
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.
from ¥48,667
(3)
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
Seasonal Home Cooking Class in Kyoto
Delve into Japanese home cooking at a family house located only 10 minutes from the Kyoto Botanical Gardens. Guided by a local cooking instructor, you’ll prepare an appetizing lunch using seasonal and organic ingredients.
from ¥8,000
(3)
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 ¥3,000
(2)
With sake
Cooking Classes
TOKYO
Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)
Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!
from ¥8,000
(7)
With matcha
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO
Grain Quest: Onigiri-Making and Amazake Tasting in Tokyo
In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.
from ¥10,000
(4)
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO
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 strawberry daifuku and hanami dango, decorate a delicate nerikiri confectionery, whisk matcha, and enjoy your sweets with tea.
from ¥12,000
(1)
With matcha
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO
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.
from ¥3,500
(6)
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO
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 ¥19,000
(9)
Dining Experiences
TOKYO
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
(1)
Personal chef
Food Tours
OSAKA
Absolute Osaka Food Tour
Join this tour in Minami Osaka, where gleaming lanterns light the path from restaurant to restaurant, and larger-than-life food signs indicate glorious gyoza and seafood within. Explore 4 food stops and a local restaurant with a knowledgable guide.
from ¥25,200
(5)
With 1 drink
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
Traditional Kyoto Udon Making from Scratch
Experience making Kyoto udon and savoring it in the same prefecture where the dish’s name originates. Fun, family-friendly hands-on cooking class.
from ¥5,900
(1)
byFood Original
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto)
Learn how to make traditional Japanese food at a washoku cooking class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.
from ¥18,000
(1)
Food Tours
KYOTO
Experience a Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Tearoom in Kyoto
Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a 130-year-old townhouse in Kyoto! Learn about the history, culture, and etiquette of this ancient ritual, enjoy matcha with traditional Japanese sweets, and learn how to make matcha the traditional way.
from ¥4,000
(1)
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
KANAGAWA
Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home
A popular coastal town and sightseeing location, Kamakura is just a short train ride from Tokyo. Join Yoko in her Kamakura home and learn how to make makizushi (rolled sushi) and 3-4 side dishes. As a bonus, you’ll also join a calligraphy lesson!
from ¥8,000
(1)
Regional food
Cooking Classes
HIROSHIMA
Okonomiyaki Cooking Class at Hiroshima Station
There’s no better place to learn how to make okonomiyaki than Hiroshima, the birthplace of the dish. At the Otafuku okonomiyaki sauce studio, join this cooking class and make a savory pancake using your favorite toppings and mix-ins!
from ¥6,600
(2)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO
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
(3)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
OSAKA
Make Ramen and 2 Types of Gyoza in Osaka
Ramen or gyoza? Why not both? In this fun class in Osaka, you'll learn to make these two cherished Japanese dishes from scratch and cook them to perfection! Once you have a taste, you'll understand why locals enjoy eating these two dishes together!
from ¥10,000
(1)
Near station
Food Tours
KYOTO
Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony near Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this traditional tea ceremony is held in Kyoto, the city where tea culture first emerged in Japan. Amid all the sightseeing, take a moment to slow down with a bowl of matcha.
from ¥1,000
(2)
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
OSAKA
Vegan Cooking Class: Saeko’s Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza
A vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class in Osaka? Look no further! Join Saeko–a pro chef, food stylist, and recipe developer–for a vegan cooking class. Develop cooking skills, make ingredients from scratch, then enjoy your handmade meal.
from ¥9,000
(1)
With dessert
Food Tours
TOKYO
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
TOKYO
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
FUKUOKA
Japanese Fake Food Samples: Plastic Cake Workshop in Fukuoka
During this workshop in Fukuoka, make an incredibly realistic plastic food sample that’s far too pretty to eat (and good thing, too!). Decorate your own cookie cake with “cream” and “fruits,” and take it home as a memorable souvenir from your trip.
from ¥1,650
(1)
Food Tours
FUKUOKA
Fukuoka at Night: Izakaya Foods & Local Ramen in Hakata
Enjoy a fun night in one of Japan’s ramen capitals — Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture! Make new friends over food and drinks at a local izakaya, then head to a hidden ramen spot that is loved by locals for a late night bowl.
from ¥23,000
byFood Original
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
Food Tours
TOKYO
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
Tastings
TOKYO
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
TOKYO
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
Cooking Classes
NAGANO
Soba Noodles Making Class Near Karuizawa Station (Nagano)
Next to Karuizawa Station, learn all about Nagano’s aromatic soba noodles. Helped by experienced instructors, mix, knead, stretch and cut noodles, and enjoy them served the traditional Shinshu way with tempura and walnut sauce.
from ¥6,000
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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
My tour guide is friendly and very knowledgable, I hope can been her next time I go Osaka.
Darren Ng
May 01, 2024
Bar Hopping in Downtown Kyoto
Food Tours
A charming experience! Enjoyed learning as we made the noodles which were the basis for a delicious ramen lunch. A Great way to see behind the scenes and learn secrets of Japanese food preparation. Thank you!
Julia Oh
May 01, 2024
Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto
Cooking Classes
The bars were well chosen and all had an elegant and edgy ambience, felt clean & great mix of modern and classic quality. The tour leader was great at her job, very informative and open, putting each participant at ease with a great relationship with each bar. Excellent way to see some of the fineness of Kyoto compared to other cities in Japan
Genevieve Broadley
April 30, 2024
Bar Hopping in Downtown Kyoto
Food Tours
Such a lovely guide. We learned so much about Kyoto! Loved the tour but would have loved to learn more about the food particular to Kyoto.
Nichola Patterson
April 30, 2024
Evening in Kyoto Pontocho Food Tour
Food Tours