Vegetarian Food Tours(120)
Wasabi Farm Tour in Okutama, Tokyo
Join your guide, an Aussie journalist-turned-farmer, and discover Japan’s precious fresh wasabi, tasting the real deal for yourself. A rare treat, come and learn how one of the world’s most expensive crops is cultivated in Okutama.
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!
Osu Street Food Tour in Nagoya
Explore Nagoya’s Osu Kannon Temple and Osu Shopping Street, learning about the area’s history and cultural traditions from a local tour guide. Stop by 5 street food stalls for some tasty local bites, and even draw your omikuji fortune at the temple!
Shioya Food Tour in a Local Fishing Town
On this tour, your guide will introduce her hometown, a fishing village in Kochi that’s sandwiched between mountain and sea. Explore the harbor, sample nori (dried seaweed paper), and snack your way through a local market!
Gion Night Walk and Japanese Whisky Tour
The atmospheric Gion district of Kyoto is home to traditional “machiya” houses and geisha culture. Avoiding the tourist crowds, your tour guide will take you through the quiet alleys to experience a calmer atmosphere, before checking out a local bar.
Osaka Night Life: Eating and Drinking Tour
Experience Osaka nightlife like a local with guidance from an English-speaking guide. You’ll stroll through Tenjinbashi, an entertainment district that’s mainly frequented by locals, for quintessential Japanese street foods and drinks.
Temple Walk and Buddhist Cuisine Experience in Shimane
At a designated national Cultural Property, explore the grounds of a temple in Shimane. Then, at a restaurant specializing in Shojin Ryori, the vegetarian Buddhist cuisine, experience a sumptuous feast of vegetables, grains, seaweed, rice, and tofu.
Farm to Table in Okinawa: Brown Sugar and Banana Dessert
Join a local organic farmer in the sugarcane fields of Okinawa, try freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, tour the banana farm, and make a delicious dessert of caramelized bananas. Fun and interactive, this tour is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Hidden Eateries)
With Andy, your Japanese-Australian cultural guide and interpreter, you’ll experience Osaka like a local. Hop between food stalls and eateries, drinking and eating your way through the city’s best hidden gems.
Deep Backstreet Osaka Tour (With Dinner)
During this unfiltered tour of Osaka, get to know the cuisine of “Japan’s Kitchen,” trying 8 local dishes at authentic eateries with a Japanese-Australian guide. Between food stops, hear stories about Osaka’s retro area, yakuza presence, and more!
Naturally Cultivated Shiitake Mushroom Picking in Yokohama
This rain-or-shine family fun activity involves mushroom hunting in an all-natural greenhouse in a Yokohama farm. Pick lots of shiitake mushrooms and enjoy a delicious barbecue with vegetables flame-grilled in a pizza oven.
Refreshing Morning Walk and Brunch Around Meiji Shrine
Experience Japan’s sacred atmosphere and kawaii culture with a morning walk through Meiji Shrine and Harajuku! Get lost in the surrounding nature, and make wishes at the shrine. End your morning with brunch in Harajuku, Tokyo’s fashion hub.
Eat and Drink Like a Local in Ueno
Just outside of the restless Tokyo city center, there are bars, restaurants, and shops that are seldom frequented by tourists. During this tour, your guide will give you the opportunity to have an authentic and local experience in Ueno.
Tsukiji Outer Market Tour and Unlimited Sake Tasting
Explore the Tsukiji outer market with a fish expert and sake seminar guide. Buy a variety of food from the market to enjoy at a private sake salon with unlimited sake tastings.
Hakata Yatai Hopping: Fukuoka Street Food Tour
Take to Hakata’s streets and numerous yatai food stalls with a local expert and fellow food lover! Experience the various foods, from ramen and gyoza to international cuisine, and enjoy some special stalls popular with the locals.
Historic Samurai House Tour in Fukuoka with Tea and Lunch
Take a morning stroll around Yusentei Park, the historic home of a samurai. Explore the park’s gardens and waterfalls, feed the lake’s koi fish, and relax with a cup of tea. End the tour with Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki or delicious sushi.
Relaxing Stroll and Tasty Lunch with a Hakata Food Lover
Enjoy a stroll around Hakata, and enjoy a tasty lunch at a restaurant recommended by an experienced local foodie. The type of lunch can be chosen from any cuisine offered in Hakata. Hang out with a local, learn about the area, and enjoy great food!
Takaoka, Toyama: Shokoji Temple Tour and Shojin Ryori Lunch
Enjoy a Shojin ryori vegetarian Japanese bento lunchbox by a famous regional shop. Explore the renovated temple grounds of Shokoji in Toyama Prefecture with a guide, and learn about the fascinating history of one of Japan’s national treasures.
Uncovering Uji: Premium Tea, Shrines & Spirituality in Kyoto
Uncover the intricacies of Japanese tea via a road less traveled in Uji–Kyoto's most famous tea-producing region. You'll learn the nuances of regional teas, soak up Uji's history, and journey to cultural landmarks alongside a knowledgeable host.
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.
Retro Tokyo: Trams, Street foods & Cat Temples in Setagaya
Take a nostalgic tour of Tokyo’s charming Setagaya ward! With the guidance of your knowledgeable host (KT), you’ll hop on a retro tram, stop by local cafes, sample tasty street foods and sweet snacks, and visit Gotokuji Cat Temple.
Tokyo Backstreets: 3kg Parfait & 800-Meter Shopping Street
Tour a charming residential neighborhood in Tokyo and soak up the atmosphere in Musashi-Koyama! Stop by a supersized (3kg) parfait shop, sample savory delicacies at a standing yakitori bar, and engage with the locals alongside your host.
Asakusa Day Tour: Japanese Food, Kimono and Culture
Discover Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district with an English-speaking guide by your side! Join this walking tour to feast on authentic Japanese food, participate in a traditional kimono experience, and explore the famed Nakamise Shopping Street.
Mountaintop Tea Ceremony & Breakfast in Hiroshima
Embark on a nature lover's adventure in Hiroshima with a mountaintop tea ceremony experience! Hike through serene forests, savor a traditional Japanese breakfast, matcha tea with a breathtaking city view alongside your knowledgeable guide.
Hiroshima Hike: Mountaintop Tea Ceremony & Shrines
Embark on a nature lover's dream in Hiroshima with a breathtaking mountaintop tea ceremony & hike! Ascend Mt. Futaba, bask in the forest air, sip on matcha tea with a breathtaking city view, & explore ancient shrines with passionate guides.
Ultimate Karaoke, All-You-Can-Drink, & “Depachika” Food Tour
Join this whirlwind Tokyo nightlife experience to explore the wonderland of "depachika" food halls, grab some tasty bites, then belt it out at a karaoke room (all-you-can-drink package included).
Kanazawa Geisha Districts Tour With Dinner
Learn about the world of geisha in Kanazawa! This guided night tour will take you to Higashi Chaya & Kazue Machi geisha districts, where you’ll learn about geisha culture. End the night at a local restaurant with a full-course Japanese meal.
Kyoto’s Kitchen: Nishiki Market Food Tour With Hiroshi
Join Hiroshi–your adventurous guide–for an private tour of Nishiki Market in Kyoto! You’ll learn about the market’s history, tour the stalls, sample foods, learn how the famed tsukemono (pickles) are made, then toast with a shot of sake.
